Remote Equity
Grant stock options to international employees
Plan, manage, and grow your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) everywhere you hire with less complexity, less cost, and less risk.
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Eliminate the long process of granting equity to global employees. Do in seconds what takes most companies weeks.
Tools for your team to stay up to date with what their equity means for them — and how to use it.
Get all the insights you need to understand who has equity and how much, where vesting schedules stand, and more.
Grant equity faster, everywhere
Issue equity to employees across the world in a few clicks. Spend less on legal fees, save time, and ensure team members are eligible for your plan.
Build equity grants specific to your employees in every country. Just enter the information, then get your documents.
Build an equity plan that scales with your business. Decide who should get what and when, then execute when the timing is right.
Your board can approve new equity grants right in the app, anytime. No more waiting for the next meeting or marathon consent sessions.
Grant equity faster, everywhere
Issue equity to employees across the world in a few clicks. Spend less on legal fees, save time, and ensure team members are eligible for your plan.
Keep employees informed
Worried about tax treatment and withholding in different countries? Remote’s equity experts provide you (and your team) with detailed, country-specific guidance at your fingertips.
Learn what you need to know on a local level with the easy-to-digest legal and tax information you need to take action.
Show team members exactly what equity they’re getting and what it means for their wallet with always up-to-date equity and vesting information.
Make equity a real incentive by helping your team see the true value in the equity you grant them.
Keep employees informed
Worried about tax treatment and withholding in different countries? Remote’s equity experts provide you (and your team) with detailed, country-specific guidance at your fingertips.
Make smarter equity decisions
Determine who should get what and when, then execute when the timing is right. Your board can approve new equity grants quickly, even between meetings, and employees can check the status of their equity at any time.
Stay informed with the latest updates on global equity and taxation laws.
Access a wealth of data on your employee stock option plan to understand the impact it has on your team
Get answers to the most complex of questions with clarity and speed.
Make smarter equity decisions
Determine who should get what and when, then execute when the timing is right. Your board can approve new equity grants quickly, even between meetings, and employees can check the status of their equity at any time.
Transparent pricing, no surprises
No hidden fees, just clear upfront pricing
Pay for what you use
Built for global teams
- Fully compliant equity for your global team
- Instantly synced with your cap table
- Transparent, trustworthy equity processes
- Tax handling and reporting obligation assistance
- Deep insights into your equity program
- Simple equity knowledge accessible on-demand
Expert resources at your fingertips

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Frequently Asked Questions
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that provides employees with ownership interest in the company, typically through the distribution of stock options. It’s a tool used by businesses to motivate employees, align interests with company performance, and offer a financial benefit tied to the company's success.
To grant stock options to international employees, you need to consider local employment laws, tax regulations, and currency exchange factors in each country where the employee is based. Partnering with a global payroll and compliance provider like Remote can help ensure you're meeting local legal requirements while administering the ESOP
The tax implications of stock options for international employees vary by country. Some nations may tax stock options when they are granted, vested, or exercised, while others may impose taxes only when shares are sold. It's crucial to consult local tax advisors to navigate the complexities of international taxation.
Yes, international employees can participate in an ESOP, but the structure and execution may differ depending on local regulations and employment laws. Some countries have specific rules regarding employee ownership, so it's important to adjust the plan accordingly for compliance.
Managing an ESOP for international employees can be complex due to varying regulations, tax laws, and administrative challenges across different countries. Ensuring compliance with local laws, providing accurate financial reporting, and handling currency differences are some of the key challenges. Working with an experienced global partner can streamline the process.