Venture Capital Reliefs

Tax-efficient investment support for early-stage opportunities

As part of a government initiative to drive innovation and economic growth, SEIS and EIS offer attractive tax reliefs to investors

Investing in early-stage businesses comes with both opportunities and complexities.

We provide expert guidance to help you: 

  • Identify and evaluate suitable investment opportunities. 
  • Ensure full compliance with SEIS/EIS regulations. 
  • Maximise tax reliefs and mitigate risk. 
  • Applications for Advanced assurances 

Whether you are looking to invest for growth or seeking tax-efficient ways to diversify your portfolio, we can help you navigate the SEIS/EIS landscape with confidence.  

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) provide tax-efficient opportunities for individuals looking to invest in early-stage and start-up companies, while supporting British businesses.

Income Tax Relief

Through SEIS and EIS, qualifying investors can significantly reduce their income tax liability — up to 50% for SEIS and 30% for EIS — subject to annual limits.

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Exemption

Gains on qualifying SEIS and EIS shares are exempt from CGT upon disposal.

Additional Tax Advantages

SEIS and EIS investments may also benefit from CGT reinvestment relief and inheritance tax (IHT) advantages, making them one of the most generous tax incentives available in the UK.

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Investing in early-stage businesses comes with both opportunities and complexities. We provide expert guidance to help you identify and evaluate suitable investment opportunities, ensure full compliance with SEIS/EIS regulations, maximise available tax reliefs, and mitigate potential risks. Our team also supports applications for Advance Assurance, giving investors greater confidence and clarity from the outset.
Stephen Lynch
Personal Tax Senior Manager
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Whether you are looking to invest for growth or seeking tax-efficient ways to diversify your portfolio, we can help you navigate the SEIS/EIS landscape with confidence. 
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