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Taxation of Employee - RS/RSU

Tax at grant likely for RS; tax at vesting for RSU. Taxable amount is fair market value of the shares on the tax event.

Tax on sale.

Sub Deduction - RS/RSU

Likely allowed if subsidiary reimburses parent under a written agreement, award income is treated as cash remuneration and the general requirements of deductibility are satisfied.

Withholding and Reporting - RS/RSU

Income Tax:
Likely no, unless subsidiary reimburses parent.

Social Insurance Contributions:
No, unless subsidiary reimburses parent and the award income is treated as cash remuneration and part of the employees' base salary.

Securities Restrictions - RS/RSU

No, provided no cash consideration paid by employees.

Exchange Controls - RS/RSU

Foreign exchange activity and statistical reporting requirements apply.

Plan Entitlement - RS/RSU

Not generally, but disclaimer recommended to reduce risk of equity income being included in termination indemnities.

Data Privacy - RS/RSU

Written consent from employees for the transfer of data abroad is strongly recommended.

Companies are advised to check with their data privacy counsel to determine any other requirements (such as notification or registration obligations).