Employee Participation Schemes for Start-ups – Legal & Tax Insights | Wenger Vieli

Workshop Description:
Attracting and retaining top talent is a key challenge for start-ups. Employee participation schemes – from real equity to virtual options – offer a strategic way to motivate teams and foster long-term commitment.

In this practical workshop, Patric Eggler and Dominique Mattmann from Wenger Vieli’s Start-up Desk will share legal and tax insights on how to design and implement employee equity plans in Switzerland.

Participants will learn about the differences between real and virtual participation, key legal structures, and tax implications – including how to avoid common pitfalls and align incentives with company growth.

Speaker:
Patric Eggler, Partner at Wenger Vieli, specializes in tax law and advises start-ups and investors on structuring equity plans and transactions.

Dominique Mattmann, Senior Associate, focuses on corporate and start-up law, guiding founders through financing rounds, employee incentive schemes and legal strategy.