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EMI option schemes: HMRC statistics and why they matter in 2025

A practical overview of HMRC's 2025 statistics on employee share schemes, with a focus on the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme. This article breaks down the latest data on usage, tax benefits, and option trends—explaining why EMI remains the most popular and tax-efficient choice for UK startups and scale-ups looking to attract, retain and motivate key talent.

Rebecca Gibson

22nd July 2025