Employee Share Schemes
Equity, without the complexity.
Administer employee share and option plans with precision, all from one connected platform.
Built for the way equity plans actually work.
Grants, vesting, participants and reporting, managed in one place by people who understand the detail.
Administer your plans with complete precision.
Grants, vesting schedules and exercises are tracked accurately from the moment a plan is created, so the record stays correct no matter how it evolves. That means less time reconciling spreadsheets and more confidence that every number is right when someone asks.
Keep participants engaged in their equity.
Employees see their holdings, vesting progress and plan documents whenever they need to, through communications that reflect your brand. A clearer view of their equity builds trust in the program and takes the routine questions off your plate.
Handle ownership structures of any complexity.
Multiple plan types, tranches and participant categories sit within a single cap table, accurate at every level. As your structure changes, whether through new grants, departures or a new plan altogether, the record stays complete and nothing needs to be reconstructed later.
Meet every reporting obligation, without the manual work.
Our team ensures ESS statements reach participants, annual reports are prepared, and reports are lodged with the ATO. Your obligations are met on time, backed by data you can stand behind at audit.
Grow your program without growing the administration.
Add participants, plans and complexity as your business expands, without adding to the workload it takes to run them. The platform grows with your program, so a bigger scheme never means a heavier burden on your team.
Explore the platform.
Every part of the investor lifecycle, connected in one system.
Easy onboarding.
We're with you from the first conversation. Our team handles the setup and guides you through every step, so the move to Registry Direct is smooth from day one.
Registry Direct manages more than 220,000 investors across 1,500+ funds and companies.
ISO Certified
Certified to ISO 27001, the international standard for information security management.
GS007 Audited
Independently assessed under GS007, the Australian standard for organisations providing investment management services.
Bank-grade Security
The same security standards trusted by financial institutions, protecting your data and your investors' at every layer.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions.
How does Registry Direct handle complex plans with multiple tranches or participant types?
Every plan type, tranche and participant category sits within a single cap table, so the full structure stays accurate as it changes. Whether your scheme has one plan or several running in parallel, the record reflects the true position at any point in time.
What should I look for in ESS administration software?
Look for software that tracks grants, vesting and exercises, handles several plan types and tranches in one cap table, gives participants a view of their holdings, manages dividend payments and generates tax statements. Registry Direct does all of these, and can provide ESS statements and ESS annual reports.
What is the difference between ESS administration and ESS reporting?
ESS administration tracks grants, vesting and exercises within the scheme. ESS reporting is the annual tax reporting: employees must receive their ESS statement by 14 July and the ESS annual report must reach the ATO by 14 August. Registry Direct provides both.