SEIS & EIS Tax Relief London | Advance Assurance & Compliance | AcumenAGC

Venture Capital Tax Incentives

SEIS & EIS London —

Incentivize Investors & Secure Funding

We provide end-to-end SEIS and EIS support for high-growth startups. From securing HMRC Advance Assurance to drafting compliant articles, we ensure your business is tax-efficient and "investor-ready."

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Fundraising Readiness

Strategic Tax Support for Startups

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) are vital for UK startups. By offering investors up to 50% income tax relief, you significantly de-risk their investment. AcumenAGC ensures your structure meets the strict HMRC 'risk to capital' and 'qualifying trade' tests.

Ideal for:

Tech & SaaS Startups
Early-Stage Fintechs
SMEs Raising £150k - £12m
Founders seeking Angel Investment
Venture Capital Backed Teams
Green Energy & Innovation Projects

Our Expertise

SEIS & EIS Comprehensive Services

HMRC Advance Assurance

Drafting and submitting the full application to HMRC to give your investors peace of mind before they commit funds.

Compliance & SEIS1/EIS1

Managing the post-investment compliance process and submitting the formal statement once shares are issued.

Share Class Structuring

Ensuring your Articles of Association and Shareholder Agreements do not disqualify the scheme (e.g., avoiding preferential rights).

Investor Readiness Review

Auditing your current cap table and corporate structure to ensure eligibility for the "Knowledge Intensive Company" (KIC) status.

ASAs & Convertible Loans

Expert advice on Advanced Subscription Agreements to ensure they are structured correctly for SEIS/EIS qualification.

Ongoing Compliance

Advising on the 3-year holding period and avoiding "disqualifying events" that could lead to tax relief clawbacks.

The Acumen Method

Our 5-Step Funding Framework

Eligibility

Analyzing your trade and structure against HMRC qualifying criteria.

Application

Preparing the business plan, projections, and Advance Assurance pack.

Liaison

Handling all communication and queries from HMRC's Venture Capital Reliefs Team.

Issuance

Overseeing the share issue and ensuring certificates (SEIS3/EIS3) are generated.

Reporting

Managing annual filings to ensure the scheme remains compliant for the full term.

Common Questions

SEIS & EIS FAQs

What is the main difference between SEIS and EIS?

SEIS is for very early-stage companies (usually within 3 years of trading) and allows up to £250k in funding. EIS is for more established scale-ups and has much higher limits.

How long does Advance Assurance take?

HMRC typically processes applications within 4 to 8 weeks, though this can vary. We recommend starting the process well before your funding round closes.

Do investors get Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief?

Yes! If the shares are held for 3 years, any gain made on the sale of the shares is generally 100% free from Capital Gains Tax.