EIS / SEIS Qualification
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) offer generous tax reliefs to investors in qualifying early-stage companies. Securing advance assurance from HMRC that your company qualifies can be the difference between raising capital successfully and struggling to attract investment.
What are the benefits?
Attract More Investment
EIS investors receive 30% Income Tax relief, CGT deferral, and loss relief — making EIS-qualifying companies significantly more attractive to angel investors and venture capital. SEIS offers even more generous reliefs (50% Income Tax relief) for investments in very early-stage companies.
HMRC Advance Assurance
We apply to HMRC for advance assurance that your company qualifies before you approach investors, giving them certainty about the tax reliefs they will receive. This significantly increases investor confidence and accelerates fundraising.
CGT Exemption on Exit
EIS and SEIS investors who qualify for the Income Tax relief and hold their shares for three years benefit from complete CGT exemption on disposal — a powerful additional incentive for investors.
Loss Relief
Where an EIS or SEIS investment results in a loss, investors can claim loss relief against their Income Tax — limiting the effective downside and making early-stage investment far more attractive on a risk-adjusted basis.
How can Zenus Tax help?
We review your company structure and activities to confirm EIS/SEIS eligibility
We prepare and submit the advance assurance application to HMRC
We advise on any structural changes needed to achieve or maintain qualification
We prepare compliance statements (EIS3/SEIS3) for investors following the investment
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