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YPOG advises Rematiq on implementing a modern employee participation program

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Cologne/Berlin/Hamburg, March 24, 2025 - YPOG has provided comprehensive legal advice to the emerging startup Rematiq on structuring and implementing a modern employee participation program. Rematiq leverages artificial intelligence to automate regulatory processes in the medical technology sector, helping businesses achieve market approvals faster and more efficiently.

The model chosen by Rematiq allows employees to obtain real, indirect ownership in the company’s shares—an attractive and sustainable alternative to traditional virtual stock option plans (VSOPs). A key advantage of the program is the tax benefit under Section 19a of the German Income Tax Act (EStG), which was specifically introduced to support young companies and their employees. This framework enables startups like Rematiq to strengthen long-term employee retention while offering them a real stake in the company’s financial success.

With this initiative, Rematiq is laying the foundation for further growth and plans to enhance its technology to make regulatory processes in the medical technology sector even more efficient while expanding internationally.
 

Team

Dr. Johannes Janning (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Köln
Dr. Sebastian Schwarz (Tax), Partner, Berlin
Nina Ahlert (Transactions), Senior Associate, Köln
Dr. Jannik Zerbst (Funds), Associate, Hamburg
Elena Lessing (Funds), Associate, Berlin
Laura Franke (Transactions), Senior Project Lawyer, Köln

About Rematiq

Rematiq is an innovative startup that uses artificial intelligence to automate regulatory processes in the medical technology sector. The company helps manufacturers streamline approval procedures and accelerate their market entry. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Rematiq reduces bureaucratic barriers and strengthens the industry's innovative potential.

Further information: https://rematiq.com/ 

 

About us

YPOG stands for You + Partners of Gamechangers. As a leading law and tax firm, YPOG supports founders, investors, companies and funds in Germany and internationally in bringing visionary ideas to life in the tech ecosystem and dynamic future markets.
YPOG advises on the structuring of venture capital and private equity funds, financing rounds and complex transactions, as well as on regulatory and tax matters relating to digital assets and financial innovation. As a strategic partner, YPOG develops practical solutions of the highest legal standard. 
The firm combines legal and tax expertise with legal tech, digital workflows and AI-based systems to provide efficient and scalable advice.
YPOG and its professionals are regularly recognised by JUVE, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Leaders League. More than 380 lawyers, tax advisers, tax specialists, one notary and business professionals work for YPOG across its offices in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Munich. 

Further information: www.ypog.law/en/ and www.linkedin.com/company/ypog

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