How Tina Fernandez, Founder & CEO of Consolidocs, set up a fully compliant EMI scheme with unlimited grants and every vesting variation — for one fixed annual fee.

Unlimited EMI & unapproved grants All vesting variations included HMRC-compliant valuations

Tina Fernandez

Founder & CEO, Consolidocs

£1,495

Per year

∞

Grants

Vesting types

“I'm a technology lawyer by background so I test a lot of technology all the time and FounderCatalyst is very easy to use. When you're starting out, cash is tight, but their fixed fee gave us unlimited EMI and unapproved options, plus every vesting variation we needed — time based, conditional, exit only. I didn't think twice!”

Tina Fernandez

Founder & CEO, Consolidocs

How it happened

From sign-up to unlimited option grants — here's how Consolidocs set up their share options scheme with FounderCatalyst.

Step 1

Purchased share options scheme

Tina purchased the share options scheme for £1,495/year fixed. This included unlimited EMI and unapproved option grants, HMRC-compliant valuations, and every vesting variation needed — time-based, conditional, and exit only.

Step 2

HMRC EMI scheme authorisation submitted

We submitted the EMI scheme notification to HMRC on behalf of Consolidocs, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements from day one.

Step 3

Option grants and vesting schedules prepared

All EMI and unapproved option agreements were drafted with bespoke vesting schedules — covering time-based, conditional, and exit-only variations across the team.

Step 4

Unlimited grants, one fixed fee

With FounderCatalyst, Consolidocs can issue unlimited EMI and unapproved option grants year after year — with no per-grant fees and full ongoing support.

What's included

Everything you need to set up and manage a share option scheme, handled end-to-end by our team.

Expert strategic set up and review

Our experts guide you through every element below — from initial set up to ongoing management.

Authorisation of the scheme

We handle the full authorisation process with HMRC to get your share option scheme set up and approved, so you can start granting options with confidence.

Production of scheme rules

We draft comprehensive, tailored scheme rules that govern how your share options work — covering grants, exercise, vesting, and leavers.

Unlimited EMI valuations per year

Get as many HMRC-compliant EMI valuations as you need throughout the year — no hidden fees, no limits. Perfect for fast-growing companies where valuations change often.

Unlimited EMI and Unapproved share option grants

Grant EMI share options to your staff and unapproved share options to your advisors and contractors — with no cap on the number of grants. A flexible way to attract, retain, and reward your team.

Flexible vesting schedules

Choose from time-based, conditional, or exit-only vesting to match your company's goals. We help you design the right structure to align incentives with performance.