By Rachel Efetha, Chartered Financial Planner. What are Enterprise Investment Schemes? The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is a UK government initiative designed to encourage investment in small, early-stage companies by offering tax benefits to investors. Here’s a simple explanation of its key benefits: Income Tax Relief: If you invest in an EIS-qualifying company, you [...]
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are investment companies that are listed on the London Stock Exchange and are run by a Fund Manager. They offer investors the chance to invest in small firms, not quoted on the stock exchange, who are looking for further investment to help them grow. A VCT, is highly tax-efficient, as the [...]
I am often asked about Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). Often people are aware that they are a way of saving tax but are not sure if they are right for them. So here is a simple, straightforward guide. The Enterprise Investment Scheme is a tax- efficient investment that was introduced by the Government back in [...]
