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Need more context here. Without more info, the smart move would be take unrestricted equity now. I’m assuming the value of the options would exceed guaranteed equity (potentially)? Are we taking about different classes of equity or all the same?
Usually stock options are better mainly because you will get taxed on equity as though it is income.
Getting taxed on an illiquid speculative investment isn’t so great
Equity is better though if you 100% believe it will be valuable.
Options the tax event can happen when you exercise them. It’s fairly complicated to explain on fishbowl and I don’t even understand it fully.
I’d Google stock options tax information to find more info and make the decision.