EIP (§ 19a)
Get the new EIP now
Together with our partner PXR, we help startups introduce the new employee incentive plans under § 19a EStG in Germany, and GAIA Equity tracks all necessary data points.
Illustrative screens with sample data.
100+ European companies run legal on GAIA
We offer you the full package to implement the new EIP without any hassle on your side
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Seamless implementation
Together with our partner PXR, we offer a seamless implementation of the new EIP. PXR takes care of the legal setup, from the pooling vehicle to transferring existing ESOPs, and GAIA Equity handles the roll-out. So you have the EIP in place in days instead of months.
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Ongoing tracking
Once your EIP is in place, you have to track all necessary data points to keep up with your obligations. GAIA Equity gives you the system to do it with ease.
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Best employee dashboard
Get the most out of your EIP. With GAIA, your employees always see the current value of their participation and their vesting progress.
Flexible pricing for your size
The all-in EIP package, in collaboration with PXR.
Starter
Below 15 participants
- Annual fee
- 5,599€
- Setup fee
- from 7,500€
- With the EIP as your initial program
Grow
Between 15 and 64 participants
- Annual fee
- 12,000€
- Setup fee
- from 15,000€
Scale
Between 65 and 150 participants
- Annual fee
- 18,999€
- Setup fee
- from 20,000€
Included in every package
- 01Digital infrastructure for administration and tracking
- 02Contractual setup (by PXR)
- 03GAIA Equity Management
- 04Binding ruling from the tax authorities (by PXR)Optional
- 05Termination of the trust structure by employees
Annual fee plus a one-off setup fee. Book a demo for an offer for your company.
Check your numbers before you start
Tool
Are you eligible for a § 19a EIP?
Four quick questions to see whether your company can offer a real-share Employee Incentive Plan under § 19a EStG.
Tool
EIP vs VSOP calculator
Enter your numbers and see the after-tax difference between a § 19a real-share EIP and a VSOP on the same exit.
Guide
The EIP Advantage
A practical walkthrough of how a § 19a-compliant EIP works, why it beats a VSOP on tax, and what it takes to put one in place.
Ready to start?
Implement a highly competitive, hassle-free EIP at your company. Start with the eligibility check, then book a demo and we'll walk you through the package.
You have questions, we have answers
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Cap table
Every stakeholder and outstanding option in one accurate overview, with the full history behind each position.
Employee portal
A personal view of holdings, vesting and documents for every participant, with a what-if calculator.
Governance
Create shareholder and board resolutions in minutes and track every vote, integrated with your cap table.
Integrations
Connect your HRIS or ATS so agreements are prepared on hire and vesting stays current.
GAIA Equity overview
Cap table, equity plans, governance and employee portal in one place.
Pricing
Plans for every stage of your equity journey.