Equity
Grant equity
to EOR hires
Compliantly offer equity to your EOR team members. Understand country-specific considerations, track grants and events in one place, and get help processing taxes and reporting.
Guidance in
80+ countries
Carta integration
Equity event
support
Equity tax calculator
Global equity, the right way
Understand how to grant and manage equity compliantly.
Assess feasibility in 80+ countries
Review the type of equity you can offer, the securities laws, and tax obligations in each country.
Identify
potential risks
Surface country-specific considerations that may affect the plan, grant, or team member.
Record equity plans and grants
Upload company equity plans and log team member grants on Oyster for compliant processing.
Connect Carta
Automatically sync equity grant and event information through the Oyster x Carta integration.
Process tax withholding
Coordinate required tax withholding through payroll in supported countries.
Process equity events
Complete employer reporting tied to equity events where required and supported.
Compliant tax with holding
Register events early so tax calculations and payroll timing can be coordinated.
Oyster has helped us grow and scale the business by enabling us to hire from a wider pool of candidates. It’s transformed the way we work. We now have a team based in 10 countries around the world, which has enabled us to provide a wider range of services to our clients.
Emily Gallagher
Head of Operations and HR at Standing on Giants
FAQs
How does Oyster support global equity?
Oyster provides country-specific equity guidance, lets customers record plans, grants, and events, and supports payroll tax withholding and employer reporting for eligible equity events in supported countries.
Does Oyster create or issue equity grants?
No. Your company creates the equity plan, secures approvals, and issues grants through its cap table. Oyster helps record information and coordinate supported employment, payroll, and reporting obligations.
Which equity plans does Oyster support?
Oyster supports eligible stock option plans and restricted stock units in supported countries. Cash and phantom plans may be alternatives where traditional equity support is unavailable.
How does the Oyster x Carta integration work?
The integration syncs relevant equity information for Oyster team members so grants and events can be connected to Oyster’s workflow. Customers still manage their equity plan and approvals in their cap table.
Does Oyster provide legal advice on issuing equity?
No, Oyster does not provide legal advice on equity. Our equity assessment tool holds the knowledge you need to offer a compliant equity plan. However, you should consult a tax advisor or a legal professional whenever you’re unsure or need additional guidance.
Getting started: Equity compensation for global and remote teams
Getting started with global equity compensation — What to consider before offering equity across borders.
Employee stock options (ESOs): A full guide
Employee stock options — Explore how options work and the considerations for international employees.
Equity incentive plan: Benefits + how they work
Equity incentive plans — Learn how they work and how they can support recruitment and retention.
What taxes do employees pay on equity?
Taxes on employee equity — Understand common tax considerations associated with equity awards.
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