ESOP Valuation in SEEPZ, Mumbai

Quick answer: Virtual Auditor values employee stock options for companies in SEEPZ, Mumbai, from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West: the grant-date fair value for Ind AS 102 or the ICAI guidance note, the share value behind grant and exercise prices, and sweat-equity valuations under the Companies Act.

SEEPZ: the local picture for ESOP Valuation

SEEPZ is the SEEPZ special economic zone in Andheri East. SEEPZ lies in Mumbai Suburban district, Maharashtra. Its business mix is typical of an industrial and manufacturing area. Nearby areas we also serve include Marol, Andheri East, Chakala and Andheri. We serve clients in SEEPZ from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. Manufacturing companies here use ESOPs mainly for senior management, often alongside a promoter buy-back plan. Companies with a registered office in SEEPZ come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai (Mumbai-I), for Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. Income-tax appeals from SEEPZ go to the Commissioner (Appeals) and then to the ITAT Mumbai Benches; writs lie to the Bombay High Court.

What is ESOP valuation?

ESOP valuation estimates the value of stock options given to employees. Accounting, company law and income tax each look at a different value at a different date, so one plan usually needs more than one number.

What does the Companies Act require?

An unlisted company grants ESOPs under section 62(1)(b) and Rule 12 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, with a special resolution and a minimum vesting period of one year. The exercise price is set by the company within its accounting policies. Sweat equity shares, by contrast, must be valued by a registered valuer. Listed companies follow the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.

What about income tax on exercise?

When an employee exercises options, the difference between the share's fair market value on the exercise date and the price paid is taxed as a perquisite. For unlisted shares, the perquisite rules have long required that value to be determined by a SEBI-registered Category I merchant banker (Rule 3(8) of the 1962 Rules); we check the corresponding provision of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 for each engagement and coordinate that report where it is needed.

Employees of eligible DPIIT-recognised start-ups can defer the tax payment on this perquisite under the deferral provision, which we factor into plan communication.

Full details of ESOP valuation, including the law, the process and our method: https://virtualauditor.in/esop-valuation

What you get from Virtual Auditor in SEEPZ

• Share value behind grant and exercise prices
• Expense schedule for the accounts
• Sweat-equity registered-valuer report

Documents to keep ready

• Employee exercise history
• ESOP scheme document and shareholder resolution
• Grant letters and vesting schedule

Indicative Fee Structure

*Prices are indicative and exclude government fees and taxes. Actual fees depend on scope and complexity; contact us for a fixed quote.

Engagement terms — reviewed 25 October 2026

• Fee: From ₹35,000 + 18% GST per grant date, including the Ind AS 102 expense schedule for that grant. No government fee applies.
• Extra / not included: Each new grant date is a separate valuation; the perquisite FMV at exercise under section 17(2)(vi) is a separate certificate when needed.
• Turnaround: 5 working days from receipt of complete information and the advance payment.
• Who signs: The report is signed by V. Viswanathan, IBBI Registered Valuer (IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333).
• Entity: Engagement letter and invoice are issued by V Viswanathan & Associates (proprietor V. Viswanathan, IBBI Registered Valuer, IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333); the Registered Valuer is appointed and signs in his personal capacity, not through a company.
• What to send first: Send ESOP scheme and board/shareholder approvals, grant letters with vesting schedule, cap table, and latest accounts.
• Next step: Send your enquiry on WhatsApp to +91 99622 60333; we confirm the scope, fee and timeline in writing before work starts.