Thanks for reading<\/h3>\nProviding employee share schemes, such as Save As You Earn, is an effective way to incentivise and reward staff in a tax-efficient way, whilst attracting new talent and encouraging employee retention.<\/p>\n
We hope that this post has given you a little insight into how the SAYE scheme works, and the many benefits it can offer to your business and employees.<\/p>\n
If you have any questions or feedback about this post, please leave a comment below or get in touch with our company formation team.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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