Investing in an EIS-qualifying business is straightforward and is available with a wide range of providers.
There are literally hundreds of firms in the UK that enable private investors to take a stake in EIS-qualifying businesses, including:
- Equity crowdfunding sites
- Angel syndicates
- Family offices
- Wealth managers
- Other investor networks
Becoming an investor is usually simply a case of:
- Registering with an investment platform or network
- Confirming that you qualify as an investor under the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) standard terms
- Conducting your own due diligence to asses the quality of business and confirming that it is EIS eligible
- Confirming an investment into that business
The provider will then provide you with the necessary paperwork to claim your EIS tax relief from HMRC.