The French Ministry of Finance issued on 30 January 2012, two long-awaited decrees. The decrees significantly change the existing reporting requirements for stock options and extend the obligation to provide specific statements to beneficiaries. Although the reporting requirements are to apply to all stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest or exercise after 1 January 2012 (which will be reported on the employer year-end statement due 31 January 2013), transitional measures have also been implemented for tax year 2011, which will require immediate attention by impacted employers.”