EIS & SEIS
Understanding the UK's investment incentive schemes, created to encourage private investment into qualifying UK businesses.
What is SEIS?
Encourages investment into qualifying early-stage companies. Subject to legislation, investors may benefit from potential tax reliefs.
What is EIS?
Supports investment into qualifying growth companies — helping them develop products, recruit, expand and accelerate growth.
Potential benefits
- Income Tax relief
- CGT benefits
- Loss relief
- IHT benefits
SEIS
Earlier-stage companies
VS
EIS
Qualifying growth companies
Government-backed tax incentives
EIS and SEIS were created to encourage investment into smaller, growing UK businesses. Subject to legislation and eligibility, investors may benefit from a range of tax incentives.
Important risks
Tax relief is not guaranteed.
- Lose some or all of your investment
- Be unable to sell shares quickly
- Receive no dividends
- Experience a reduction in company value
SEC acts solely as an Introduction Intermediary Company. We do not provide tax advice or recommend EIS or SEIS investments. Investors should seek independent professional advice.
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Seed Enterprise Consulting Ltd is an introduction facilitator and does not provide financial advice, investment recommendations, or regulated financial services. We introduce HMRC-approved SEIS and EIS companies to private investors only. All investments carry risk. You could lose some or all of your capital. Tax reliefs depend on individual circumstances and are subject to change. Nothing on this website constitutes financial advice. Always seek independent advice before investing. Seed Enterprise Consulting Ltd is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
