Fundraising & Capital Strategy

SEIS and EIS advisory: advance assurance and compliance

Make your company investable under SEIS and EIS, and keep it that way after the money arrives.

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One working dayTypical reply time to every enquiry

Fixed feesAgreed in writing before work begins

FCCA-ledSenior, qualified oversight on every engagement

ConfidentialStrict confidentiality, NDA on request

Sound familiar?

The problems we are usually asked to solve

For UK angel investors, SEIS and EIS relief can be the difference between investing and walking away. For founders, it is a powerful way to open the door to early-stage capital. But the rules are technical, and a small mistake can cost investors their relief and cost you their trust.

Investors will only invest if you qualify

Angels ask for SEIS or EIS status up front, and you are not sure you meet the conditions.

How we fix itWe test your eligibility against the company, trading and share-structure rules before you promise anything.

HMRC advance assurance feels opaque

Applications are rejected or delayed by vague business descriptions and weak supporting evidence.

How we fix itWe prepare a clear application with the right documents so HMRC can reach a decision quickly.

A technical error could cost investors their relief

Using funds incorrectly, issuing the wrong share class or breaching a condition can invalidate relief.

How we fix itWe check each condition before and after the raise and keep a compliance file.

Compliance paperwork is overdue

After shares are issued, HMRC needs a compliance statement before investors receive their certificates.

How we fix itWe prepare and file the compliance statement and support investor certificates and claims.

What you get

Eligibility reviewCompany age, size, trade, control, independence and previous funding tested against SEIS and EIS conditions.
Advance assurance applicationPreparation of the HMRC submission with business description, plan and documents.
Share structure adviceOrdinary share structures and rights that satisfy relief conditions while meeting investor needs.
Use-of-funds planningTracking how money is spent so the qualifying conditions are met.
Compliance statement and certificatesFiling after allotment and supporting investor relief claims.
Ongoing monitoringAnnual checks that the company continues to meet conditions for the relevant period.

Best suited toEarly-stage UK companies raising from angels, including creative, technology, music and consumer ventures, and the investors backing them.

The outcomeA qualifying company, clean paperwork and investors who know their relief is protected.

How it works

StrategyWe establish what you need, the right instrument and the milestones the money must reach.
PrepareWe build the model, financial narrative, data room and compliance work.
ProcessWe support meetings, due diligence and negotiation, with authorised partners where regulated.
CloseWe help with terms, completion mechanics and the reporting that follows.

Questions we are often asked

What is the difference between SEIS and EIS?

SEIS is aimed at very early-stage companies and carries lower funding limits and higher investor relief. EIS suits slightly more established companies and allows larger raises. Some companies use SEIS first, then EIS.

Do I need advance assurance?

It is not compulsory, but most investors expect it. It gives HMRC's view of your eligibility before shares are issued.

Can you help if we raised money before applying?

Sometimes. Whether relief remains available depends on timing and how the shares were issued, so we review the position before advising.

Tell us what is on your mind. We will tell you honestly how we can help.

Send a short note. A senior member of the team replies by email, normally within one working day, and every first conversation is confidential.

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