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We provide expert legal and tax advice for EIS and SEIS investment scheme

The EIS and SEIS is a government-backed scheme to help young and high-risk companies raise investment, grow and develop. When UK investors invest in an EIS or SEIS qualifying company, they can potentially benefit from generous tax reliefs.

Benefits for startups & investors:

  • You can enter funding round by showing investors you are SEIS / EIS approved by HMRC.

  • Investors like them as they reduce the risk of investing in startups and SMEs by offering tax relief.

  • But before they commit, most investors want to know if your business is eligible for SEIS or EIS.

We help founders with the application form, cover letter & HMRC eligibility checklist to ensure the best possible chance of a successful application for SEIS & EIS advanced assurance, giving confidence to your investors ahead of investment rounds.

Alternatively call us on 02076860000 or send your enquiry to ask@dragonargent.com

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Apply for SEIS & EIS Advance Assurance before going to an investment round

  • Investors seeking to invest in SEIS and EIS need to know the company they are investing in is eligible for the appropriate scheme, if not they won’t get tax breaks.

  • Businesses can obtain proof of their eligibility for SEIS or EIS by seeking Advance assurance from HMRC.

  • Applications for Advance Assurance can be filed by the company secretary, a director, or a trustee if it the social enterprise is a charitable trust.

Dragon Argent expert legal and tax team can help you complete application form, cover letter and HMRC checklist for your SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance application. Get a fully compliant, expert-checked application to ensure a speedy approval from HMRC.

 

Speak to our (S)EIS Experts

Misha Patel

Head of Tax

Nilojana Nirmalan

Trainee Solicitor

SEIS vs EIS QUALIFYING CONDITIONS

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme

SEIS targets investment for early-stage companies:

  • Period from first commercial sale to investment - <3 years

  • Maximum number of staff - <25

  • Maximum inward investment eligible - £250,000

  • Company maximum gross assets when shares issued - <£200,000

  • Tax relief on investment for the investor - Can claim 50% of investment made

  • Tax relief for the investor on any losses made - Yes, at highest rate tax paid for net investment

Enterprise Investment Scheme

EIS supports larger and more established businesses:

  • Period from first commercial sale to investment - <7 years

  • Maximum number of staff - <250

  • Maximum inward investment eligible - £5,000,000 (tax period) and £12,000,000 (company life time)

  • Company maximum gross assets when shares issued - <£15,000,000

  • Tax relief on investment for the investor - Can claim 30% of investment made

  • Tax relief for the investor on any losses made - Yes, at highest rate tax paid for net investment

 
 

Hear what our clients think:

“Brilliantly executed all the legal stuff when I raised £150k SEIS/EIS round. The investors were super pleased as was I!”

Joy Foster | Founder, TechPixies

 
 
 
 

APPLY FOR SEIS/EIS SCHEME TODAY

Dragon Argent are an experienced tax and law firm, based in the heart of central London.

Get your professional advice about (S)EIS by reaching out to our expert.

 

Alternatively call us on 02076860000 or send your enquiry to ask@dragonargent.com