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How can we raise money via EIS?

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How can we raise money via EIS?

EIS for companies

There are many ways to raise money via the Enterprise Investment Scheme, from equity crowdfunding to angel investors.

There are literally hundreds of firms in the UK that provide access to private investor capital, including:

  • Equity crowdfunding sites
  • Angel syndicates
  • Family offices
  • Wealth managers
  • and other investor networks

In order to maximise your chances of raising capital, you will need to ensure that your business is eligible for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) before you begin fundraising.

Some of these firms will provide a degree of assistance with ensuring that your fundraise is EIS eligible, but most would expect you to engage your own legal advice and to submit the EIS application to HMRC yourselves.


More information:

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What can EIS money be used for?

What trades are excluded?

Does my company qualify for EIS?

What is EIS?

How much can we raise?

Do we have to be a UK company?

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PLEASE NOTE:

To qualify for EIS relief, investors must be UK resident for tax purposes (or have UK tax liabilities) and subscribe cash for new shares in qualifying companies. Tax treatment is dependent on individual circumstances and may be subject to change. This content is written in general terms and you are strongly recommended to seek specific advice before taking any action based on the information it contains. No responsibility can be taken for any loss arising from action taken or refrained from on the basis of this content. It is also important to realise that investing in small companies always carries risks, including the loss of capital, illiquidity (the inability to sell assets quickly or without substantial loss in value), lack of dividends and share dilution. Investments should still be made as part of a diversified portfolio.