id assume options get consolidated too, all classes of shares...

How would they be evading taxes if they enter a contract for services and payment is in the form of options?

they would have to declare any capital growth when they sell the shares as part of their business income. For a company it's all taxed at the same rate, no CGT discounts etc.

its very likely a mix of fees plus options - but there's no way around the tax if they exercise their options and make money.

If there is a way to optimise it let me know because I hold a bunch of shares via a company.

id assume options get consolidated too, all classes of shares consolidated and price converted?? Otherwise the market cap would change