How does EIS work for jointly held shares?

Your guide to tax efficient investing



Home / EIS Guide

How does EIS work for jointly held shares?

EIS for investors


Where shares are issued to joint owners, they are treated as if each of them had subscribed the same amount for an identical number of shares.


For example, if £2,000 is subscribed for 2,000 shares in the name of a married couple, each is regarded as having subscribed £1,000 for 2,000 shares. That is so even if one of them paid the whole amount. To claim relief, each joint owner should get form EIS3 from the company.



More information:

An EIS example

Step by Step Guide

What kind of companies can I invest in?

What are the benefits?

What is EIS?

Do I qualify for EIS?

What are the risks of EIS?

How do I invest using EIS?

Where can I find EIS opportunities?

When can I claim my EIS tax relief?

How do I claim for a previous year?

How do I defer a capital gain?

EIS Infographic

  Join the Growthdeck network   


Send us your questions on EIS:


By submitting this form you are confirming acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.


Share this article


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.