SEIS & EIS Guides
Free guides, explainers, and practical advice to help UK founders and investors navigate advance assurance, tax relief, and startup funding. Every number sourced from HMRC data.
SEIS & EIS Basics
Essential guides to the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and Enterprise Investment Scheme — what they are, who qualifies, and how they work.
EIS Eligibility: Complete Guide to Qualifying Companies, Investors & Trades
Full EIS eligibility rules for companies and investors. Qualifying trades, excluded activities, knowledge-intensive criteria, and common pitfalls explained.
SEIS Eligibility: The Complete Guide to Qualifying for the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme
Full breakdown of SEIS eligibility rules for UK startups: company conditions, investor limits, qualifying trades, and the 70% spending requirement.
SEIS vs EIS: Which Scheme Is Right for Your Startup?
SEIS vs EIS compared side-by-side: tax relief rates, eligibility, investment limits, and which scheme is right for your startup. Updated April 2026.
SEIS Advance Assurance: The Complete Guide for UK Founders
How to apply for SEIS advance assurance from HMRC. Step-by-step process, common rejection reasons, timelines, and what investors expect. Updated April 2026.
Tax Relief & Compliance
How SEIS and EIS tax reliefs work for investors, compliance requirements for companies, and what happens after approval.
EIS CGT Deferral Relief: How to Defer Capital Gains Tax with EIS
How EIS CGT deferral works: defer capital gains by investing in EIS companies. Worked examples, time limits, and qualifying conditions.
EIS Income Tax Relief: How to Claim 30% Back on Your Investment
How EIS income tax relief works: claim 30% back, carry back to the previous year, knowledge-intensive limits, and worked examples. Based on HMRC guidance.
EIS Loss Relief: How to Claim and Calculate Your Allowable Loss
How EIS loss relief works: calculation method, income tax vs CGT offset, worked examples, time limits, and common mistakes. Based on HMRC guidance.
EIS Tax Relief Explained: A Complete Guide for UK Investors
Complete EIS tax relief guide: 30% income tax relief, CGT deferral and exemption, loss relief, and carry-back rules. Worked examples included.
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Advance Assurance
Everything you need to know about the HMRC advance assurance process — timelines, documents, and how to maximise approval chances.
Investor Readiness
Prepare your startup to attract angel investors and SEIS/EIS funds. Advance assurance is just one piece of the puzzle.
Startup Funding
Funding options, strategies, and guides for UK startups — from pre-seed to Series A and the role of tax-efficient schemes.
Legal & Compliance
Company structure, shareholder agreements, qualifying trade rules, and regulatory requirements for SEIS/EIS eligibility.
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