EIS

enquire today »
The process for a company to get approved to issue EIS shares involves a fair degree of work. However, the process itself is relatively straightforward once the company meets the necessary qualifying conditions.
There are a number of conditions that a company must meet in order to be confident of EIS qualifying status. This includes ensuring that the money raised is used for a qualifying business activity. The money raised must be spent within 2 years of the investment or the date the business started trading. The money must be used to grow or develop the business and cannot be used to buy all or part of another business.

Under the EIS scheme, a company can raise up to £5 million each year, and a maximum of £12 million in the company’s lifetime. This includes amounts received from other venture capital schemes. The company must also receive the investment within 7 years of making their first commercial sale.

As part of the Autumn 2017 Budget, there was an introduction of different rules for knowledge-intensive companies that carry out a significant amount of research, development, and innovation. These rules allow up to £20 million (rather than £12 million) to be raised in the company’s lifetime and increases the 7 year limit for the first commercial sale to 10 years.

How can we help?

If you are looking to raise money using the EIS, we can help. We are very experienced in ensuring that the process is handled effectively and that the right structures are in place. This is to ensure the scheme in question is compliant with the legislation and HMRC’s rules, thus helping your company to raise investment and offering investors a valuable investment opportunity.

Get in touch with us via the contact form or call 020 3728 2848.
Interested in our services?
Fill in your details and a member of our experienced team will be in touch shortly to discuss your needs.
Contact Form Demo (#1)
We adhere to strict GDPR rules and do not reveal or sell your data to any third-parties. For more, please read our Privacy Policy.

EIS Insights

December 9, 2020
How Do I Claim An EIS Loss Relief On My Taxes?

One of the many benefits of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is the availability of loss...

December 3, 2020
Can I Raise SEIS and EIS Funding At The Same Time?

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) have both been designed to...

November 19, 2020
How to Claim EIS Income Tax Relief: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has been designed to increase investment in the early development of...

July 7, 2020
EIS And SEIS Tax Schemes Investments Fall For 2018-19

The latest EIS and SEIS statistics for the year 2018-19 have been released by HMRC, revealing...

January 8, 2020
EIS Knowledge Intensive Companies

HMRC has a venture capital scheme designed for knowledge intensive companies. In this article, we’ll explain...

January 2, 2020
Can a Non-Domicile Benefit From EIS

Enterprise Investment Schemes aren’t just for full-time UK residents. With a few restrictions, even non-UK domiciled...

November 5, 2019
EIS Risk To Capital

As with any investment, if you participating in a share issue, make sure you are aware...

October 8, 2019
EIS and Brexit

Brexit is almost here! The UK is scheduled to leave the EU and move to a...

April 23, 2019
Use The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) To Raise Money For Your Company

The process for a company to get approved to issue EIS shares involves a fair degree...

Get the latest UK tax & business news and guidance delivered straight to your inbox
Newsletter Form (#2)
We care about the protection of your data. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Copyright © 2022 Key Business Consultants LLP. Reg: E&W OC389322
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram