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EIS and SEIS in the UK

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Speed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) are UK government initiatives designed to encourage investment in early stage companies, by offering attractive tax benefits to investors. Below are the key advantages:

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Income Tax Relief

Investors can reduced their Income Tax liability by a percentage of the amount invested:

  • SEIS: 50% relief on investments up to £200,000 per tax year.

  • EIS: 30% relief on investments up to £1 million per tax year, extendable to £2 million if at least £1 million is invested in knowledge-intensive companies.

Capital Gains Tax Exemption

Profits from the sale of shares are exempt from CGT, provided the shares are held for a minimum of three years. Furthermore:

  • CGT Deferral (EIS): Investors can defer CGT on gains from other assets by reinvesting those gains into EIS-qualifying companies.

  • CGT Reduction (SEIS): Investors can reduce their CGT liability by up to 50% on gains reinvested into SEIS-qualifying companies.

Loss Relief

If the investment doesn't perform as expected, investors can offset losses against their Income Tax or CGT liabilities, reducing the financial impact.

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How can Blue Peak help you take advantage of EIS and SEIS?

  • By leveraging EIS and SEIS, your (potential) investors not only support your growth but also the growth of innovative UK businesses

  • They also benefit from significant tax incentives

  • Blue Peak are well versed on how to advise you and existing/potential investors on how to benefit from these schemes.

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