"[1] It's an 'except when' set of rules.... [2] Accounting (compensation expense) really matters.... 3) [E]very country has its own set of tax, security, currency and other rules.... [4] Plan design cannot be done in a vacuum.... [5] Stock administration systems are far more limited than your imagination.... [6] Taxes are hard. Really hard.... [7] You should join, or at least follow, these organizations.... [8] It's still worth the effort."  MORE >>