A guide to SEIS and EIS

Overview

For businesses going through fundraising it can be quite difficult at times. Tax-advantaged schemes such as the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) will certainly attract investors. Here is a simple guide for both schemes and how to obtain clearance that will satisfy investors.

SEIS AND EIS guide - what’s included

• A guide to what the SEIS and EIS actually are, including what the investor receives
• How to prepare for SEIS and EIS
• Advance assurance and what you need to obtain it
• Tips for preparing your application
• How to gain full HMRC clearance
• Common pitfalls relating to the EIS and SEIS, including trade dates and issuing the shares
• Which investors can qualify
• The five ways an investor can gain SEIS and/or EIS relief
• Other important FAQs