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by cgb223 2171 days ago
How does equity or stock options work in Europe?

Is it as common as the US? What is normal for percentages/allotments?

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The problem with options and stock in Europe are Taxes: rules change from one country to another.

As a rule of thumb, usually you'll be taxed for your gross salary (including bonuses) + (value of stock received).

AFAIK in my country (Spain), you'll be also taxed by the value of the options. Some other countries allow you to deduct the option buy cost - if any.