{"id":1264,"date":"2025-11-26T09:52:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-articles\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:14:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:14:02","slug":"esop-in-banglaesh-a-regulatory-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-articles\/esop-in-banglaesh-a-regulatory-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"ESOP in Banglaesh – A Regulatory Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.esop-tab-content.active {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> @keyframes fadeIn {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .esop-grid-2 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: grid;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 32px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* CTA Section *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .esop-cta-section {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background-color: var(--bg-hero);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 100px 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .esop-cta-content {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 1000px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin: 0 auto;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> text-align: center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .esop-cta-content h2 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 2.5rem;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> letter-spacing: -0.03em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--text-main);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-subtitle {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 1.25rem;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--text-secondary);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 800px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin: 0 auto 32px;<!-- 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1.5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-link {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--link-blue);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 500;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> text-decoration: none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> transition: color 0.2s;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-link:hover {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--link-blue-hover);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> text-decoration: underline;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* Responsive Design *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> @media (max-width: 960px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .esop-container {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> flex-direction: column;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 50px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 60px 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .esop-nav-sidebar {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> position: static;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 24px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .esop-grid-2 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> grid-template-columns: 1fr;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .ls-esop-wrapper .banner-left h1 { font-size: 2.75rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .ls-esop-wrapper h2 { font-size: 2rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-grid {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> grid-template-columns: 1fr;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .esop-cta-content h2 { font-size: 2rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/head><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><body><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- SCOPED WRAPPER: Prevents styles from bleeding into the parent website --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ls-esop-wrapper\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- HERO SECTION (Full Width) --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<header class=\"esop-hero\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-hero-banner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Left Side: Text Content --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"banner-left\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"banner-badge\">Practice Notes<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h1>ESOP in Bangladesh<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"banner-divider\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"banner-subtitle\">An Exhaustive Legal Guide to Structuring, Policy, and Compliance for Startups & SMEs<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"banner-author\">LegalSeba LLP<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Right Side: 3D CSS Book Graphic --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"banner-right\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"css-book\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"book-logo\"><span>Legal<\/span>Seba<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"book-title\">ESOP in<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Bangladesh<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"book-subtitle\">LAW IN BANGLADESH<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"book-footer\">Practice Notes &<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Compliance Guide<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/header>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- MAIN CONTENT & NAVIGATION WRAPPER --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-container\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- CONTENT NAVIGATION MENU --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<nav class=\"esop-nav-sidebar\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">1. The Legal Obstacle<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#statutes\">2. Statutory Deep Dive<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#structuring\">3. Structuring Your ESOP<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#drafting\">4. Drafting the Deeds<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#agreement-concerns\">5. Key ESOP Agreement Concerns<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#resources\">6. Essential Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/nav>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- MAIN ARTICLE --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <main class=\"esop-main-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Section 1 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<section id=\"overview\" class=\"esop-section-block\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>1. The Legal Obstacle: Capital Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>The primary legal hurdle for ESOPs in Bangladesh stems from the <strong>Capital Maintenance Doctrine<\/strong>. This principle ensures that a company’s capital remains intact for the protection of creditors.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">In practice, this means companies cannot freely return money to shareholders or buy back shares. This creates a significant challenge for ESOPs, which often require a mechanism to recycle shares when employees leave. The governing law is <strong>Section 58<\/strong> of the Companies Act, 1994.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Section 2 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<section id=\"statutes\" class=\"esop-section-block\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>2. Statutory Deep Dive: Decoding Section 58<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>To structure a compliant ESOP, one must understand the specific prohibitions and exemptions within the law. Here is the breakdown of the relevant statute.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-statute-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-statute-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Subsection (1): Buyback Prohibition<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"esop-badge\">Restrictive<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-statute-text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> “58. (1) A company limited by shares shall not purchase its own shares, nor the shares of any public company of which it is a subsidiary, unless the reduction of capital resulting from such purchase is carried out and approved in accordance with the procedures set out in sections 59 to 70.”<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Legal Analysis<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>This is the most critical clause for ESOPs. The double negative (“neither a private company…”) effectively means <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/rjsc-company-registration-in-bangladesh\/\">Private Companies<\/a> ARE permitted<\/strong> to provide financial assistance for the purchase of their own shares.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">This allows a Private Company to lend money to an <strong>Employee Welfare Trust<\/strong> (ESOP Trust) to acquire shares, a mechanism that is illegal for Public Companies.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-grid-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Subsection (3): Penalties<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">While the monetary fine seems low, the real risk is <strong>regulatory non-compliance<\/strong>, which can block future fundraising, IPOs, or result in the cancellation of the ESOP scheme.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Subsection (4): Preference Shares<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Redeemable Preference Shares are exempt. However, ESOPs typically involve Ordinary Shares, so this exception is rarely applicable.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Section 3 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<section id=\"structuring\" class=\"esop-section-block\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>3. Structuring Your ESOP<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Choosing the right legal vehicle is critical. Based on the analysis of Section 58 above, here are the four compliant models available in Bangladesh.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Apple Style Segmented Controls --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-segmented-control\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <button class=\"esop-segment-btn active\" onclick=\"switchTab('direct')\">Model A: Direct<\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <button class=\"esop-segment-btn\" onclick=\"switchTab('trust')\">Model B: Trust<\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <button class=\"esop-segment-btn\" onclick=\"switchTab('phantom')\">Model C: Phantom<\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <button class=\"esop-segment-btn\" onclick=\"switchTab('founder')\">Model D: Founder<\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Tab Contents --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div id=\"direct\" class=\"esop-tab-content active\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Direct Subscription<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>The company increases its Authorized Capital and issues <strong>new shares<\/strong> directly to employees. This is a primary market transaction.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Legal Logic<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Since Section 58(1) bans buying back shares, issuing new shares avoids the buyback prohibition. However, once issued, these shares are hard to recover if the employee leaves.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Implementation Workflow<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<ol><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Board Resolution:<\/strong> Allocate a percentage of Authorized Capital.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>EGM & Sec 155 Waiver:<\/strong> Shareholders pass a Special Resolution to waive Pre-emption Rights.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Vesting:<\/strong> Grant Option Letters with a standard schedule.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Execution:<\/strong> File Form XV (Return of Allotment) with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roc.gov.bd\/\" target=\"_blank\">RJSC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div id=\"trust\" class=\"esop-tab-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Employee Welfare Trust<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>This is the most robust structure. An independent Trust is formed to hold shares. The Trust acts as a “warehouse,” holding shares for employees and buying them back when employees leave.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Legal Logic<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Section 58(2) exempts Private Companies from the ban on financial assistance. The Company lends money to the Trust to acquire shares. The Trust buys back shares, bypassing the Section 58(1) ban.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Implementation Workflow<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<ol><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Trust Deed:<\/strong> Register an irrevocable Trust under the Trusts Act, 1882.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Loan Agreement:<\/strong> Company executes an inter-company loan to the Trust.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Share Acquisition:<\/strong> Trust subscribes to shares or buys secondary shares.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Transfer (Form 117):<\/strong> Trust <a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-services\/share-transfer-in-bangladesh\">transfers shares<\/a> upon exercise.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div id=\"phantom\" class=\"esop-tab-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Phantom Equity (SARs)<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Also known as Stock Appreciation Rights. A contractual arrangement where no actual shares are issued. Employees receive a cash bonus equivalent to the appreciation in the company’s value.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Legal Logic<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Since no equity is exchanged, this falls entirely under Contract Law. It avoids all RJSC filings and Section 58 issues. It is treated as deferred compensation by the NBR.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Implementation Workflow<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<ol><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Contract Addendum:<\/strong> Add clauses to Employment Contracts.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Valuation Formula:<\/strong> Define the “Strike Price” and “Exit Value”.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Payout:<\/strong> Process payout as <a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bangladesh-personal-tax-guide\/\">salary income, deducting TDS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div id=\"founder\" class=\"esop-tab-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Founder Transfer<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>A Founder personally holds the “Pool” shares in their name. A binding Tripartite Agreement obligates the Founder to transfer specific shares to the employee upon vesting.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Critical Pre-emption Waiver<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Normally, when a Founder sells shares, they must offer them to existing shareholders first. For this to work, all other shareholders must waive their pre-emption rights.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Implementation Workflow<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<ol><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Designate Pool:<\/strong> Founder designates X% of personal holding via Board Minute.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Tripartite Agreement:<\/strong> Sign agreement between Founder, Employee, and Company.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Pre-emption Waiver:<\/strong> Execute a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-articles\/shareholder-agreements-in-bangladesh\/\">Shareholders’ Agreement<\/a> waiving Sec 155 rights.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Transfer:<\/strong> Founder executes Form 117 to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-services\/share-transfer-in-bangladesh\">transfer shares<\/a>.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Section 4 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<section id=\"drafting\" class=\"esop-section-block\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>4. Drafting the Deeds<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-grid-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Articles of Association<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>To legalize the ESOP, you must amend your AoA via Special Resolution.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"background: var(--bg-page); padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-top: 24px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Clause: Waiver of Pre-emption<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\">“The rights of pre-emption conferred by Section 155 of the Companies Act shall NOT apply to the allotment of shares under the ESOP Scheme…”<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>The Grant Letter<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>The contract between Company and Employee defining the rights.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"background: var(--bg-page); padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-top: 24px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Tax Consideration<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0;\">Offering shares at Face Value when Market Value is higher creates a taxable benefit. Consult on Fair Market Value (FMV) to manage tax liabilities.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Section 5: Key Concerns --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<section id=\"agreement-concerns\" class=\"esop-section-block\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>5. Key Concerns of an ESOP Agreement<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>A well-drafted ESOP agreement (often formulated as a Grant Letter and Scheme Document) protects both the founder’s cap table and the employee’s rights. Here are the critical clauses that require meticulous legal attention:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-grid-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Vesting Schedule & Cliff<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Options shouldn’t be granted all at once. The agreement must define a clear vesting timeline (e.g., standard 4-year vesting) and a <strong>“Cliff”<\/strong> (typically 1 year). If an employee leaves before the cliff period expires, they walk away with zero options.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Good Leaver vs. Bad Leaver<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">This categorization is crucial for retaining equity control. A <em>“Good Leaver”<\/em> (e.g., retirement, medical discharge) typically retains their vested options. A <em>“Bad Leaver”<\/em> (e.g., terminated for cause, breach of NDA, joining a competitor) usually forfeits all options, both vested and unvested.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Exercise Period<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Once an employee leaves the startup, how long do they have to pay the strike price and exercise their vested options? Standard startup agreements allow a window of 30 to 90 days. If left unexercised within this window, the options lapse and return to the company’s ESOP pool.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Exit & Liquidity Events<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">What happens if the company is acquired (<a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/blog\/mergers-and-acquisitions-ma-regulations-in-bangladesh\/\">M&A<\/a>) or goes public (IPO)? The agreement should clearly outline whether there is <strong>Accelerated Vesting<\/strong> (where unvested options immediately vest) or if the options are substituted with the acquiring company’s stock.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- Resources Section --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<section id=\"resources\" class=\"esop-section-block\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>6. Essential Resources<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-grid-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Government Authorities<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roc.gov.bd\/\" target=\"_blank\">Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (RJSC)<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nbr.gov.bd\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Board of Revenue (NBR)<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sec.gov.bd\" target=\"_blank\">Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investbangladesh.gov.bd\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bb.org.bd\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bangladesh Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>LegalSeba Guides & Tools<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; font-size: 1.05rem;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-articles\/startup-fundraising-mechanics-in-bangladesh\/\">Startup Fundraising Mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-articles\/shareholder-agreements-in-bangladesh\/\">Shareholder Agreements in BD<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-articles\/term-sheet-regulation-in-bangladesh\/\">Term Sheet 101 for Startups<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-articles\/transfer-of-shares-and-repatriation-of-sales-proceeds-for-non-residents-in-bangladesh\/\">Fund Repatriation & Share Transfer<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-resources\/personal-tax-calculator-bangladesh\/\">Personal Tax Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bangladesh-company-tax-guide\/\">Company Tax Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/main><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- BOTTOM CTA SECTION (Full Width) --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<section class=\"esop-cta-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"esop-cta-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>Ready to Scale? Consult a Top Corporate Lawyer in Bangladesh.<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"cta-subtitle\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> Connect with a dedicated <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-services\/startup-lawyer-in-bangladesh\/\">startup lawyer in Bangladesh<\/a><\/strong> who understands the speed, precision, and strategy required for <a href=\"https:\/\/legalseba.com\/bd-articles\/startup-fundraising-mechanics-in-bangladesh\/\">venture capital transactions<\/a> and ESOP structuring.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-assist-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin: 0;\"><strong>How LegalSeba LLP Assists:<\/strong> We handle the complete legal lifecycle\u2014from drafting the Trust Deed and formulating vesting schedules, to amending your Articles of Association and executing seamless regulatory filings with the RJSC.<\/pee><!-- 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