Seed Investment & Venture Capital

Fuel your startup's journey with SEIS, a government-backed initiative offering investors attractive tax reliefs and your company much-needed capital.

Benefits for Investors:

• 50% Income Tax Relief: Claim back half of your investment (up to £100,000 per year) against your income tax.

• Capital Gains Tax Exemption: Hold SEIS shares for at least three years and enjoy tax-free profits upon sale.

• Loss Relief: Offset potential losses against income tax.

• 50% CGT Reinvestment Relief: Redeploy 50% of gains from other assets into SEIS to further reduce tax liabilities.

Benefits for Your Company:

• Raise up to £250,000: Access vital funding for early-stage growth.

• Attract High-Net-Worth Investors: Offer a compelling investment opportunity with substantial tax incentives.

• Boost Confidence and Valuation: Demonstrate strong investor interest and potential.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Not carry out an excluded trade. This includes banking, insurance, accounting, legal, financial services, hotels, property development, and energy

• UK-Based: Operate and be incorporated in the UK.

• Pre-Market Listing: Not currently traded on a recognized stock exchange.

• Independent Operations: No control over or by other companies.

• Limited Assets and Employees: Gross assets under £350,000 and less than 25 full-time equivalents.

• Responsible Fund Usage: Invest raised funds within 3 years in:

• Qualifying trade

• Investment Risk: SEIS carries inherent risk, with investors potentially losing their capital. HMRC assesses this risk to ensure genuine investment opportunities.

Fuel high-growth startups (trading <7 years, <250 employees, <£15 million assets) with 30% tax relief for investors on up to £1 million invested per year.

Benefits:

• Investors: 30% income tax relief, capital gains tax exemption after 3 years, no inheritance tax after 2 years, potential capital gains tax loss relief.

• Companies: Raise up to £5 million annually, £12 million total, attract high-net-worth investors.

Eligibility:

• UK-based company

• Qualifying trade

• Trading <7 years (10 years for KICs)

• <£15 million gross assets

• <250 full-time employees (500 for KICs)

• Not publicly traded

• Independent operation

EIS offers a win-win situation for early-stage businesses and investors seeking tax-advantaged growth!

Allows retail investors to pool their resources and invest in a diversified portfolio of venture capital funds.

• Offers up to 30% income tax relief on investments and tax-free dividends.

• Minimum investment is typically £5,000 and investments in the underlying companies are spread across various sectors and stages

Supports businesses with a specific social or environmental purpose.

• Provides 30% income tax relief for individuals investing in qualifying companies.

• No limit on the amount invested per year but the company must have a clear social or environmental mission.