Reminder: Upcoming July 6 Deadline to Register Share Plans in the United Kingdom

July 6, 2015 is the deadline to register and self-certify share-based incentive plans or schemes, whether tax-advantaged or non-tax-advantaged, that are sponsored or maintained by companies for the benefit of their employees in the United Kingdom ("U.K."). The registration and self-certification can be completed online with U.K. tax authorities (HM Revenue and Customs). Failure to meet the July 6, 2015 deadline may result in losing tax advantages and incurring penalties. For more information on the U.K. share registration requirement, please see our prior post here.