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SEIS and EIS

• Where UK Startup Equity Money Actually Goes: SEIS and EIS by Sector and Region

  HMRC's SEIS/EIS statistics show which sectors and regions raise tax-advantaged equity, dominated by Information and Communication and London/South East.

• EIS3 and SEIS3 Certificates Explained: What Founders Issue After the Compliance Statement

  After HMRC accepts an EIS1 or SEIS1 compliance statement it issues EIS3 or SEIS3 certificates. What they are and how the company distributes them.

• How to Apply for SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance: A Founder's Walkthrough

  Step-by-step guide to preparing and submitting an SEIS or EIS advance assurance application to HMRC. Document checklist, timeline, and common rejection causes.

• Does Your Company Qualify for SEIS? The Founder Checklist

  Pass/fail checklist for every SEIS company test: £250k raise cap, £350k gross assets, fewer than 25 FTE, 3 years of trade. Worked examples for edge cases.

• SEIS vs EIS Explained: Which Venture Capital Scheme Fits Your Raise?

  SEIS and EIS compared on every axis: company raise limits, gross assets, employee count, investor relief rates and hold periods. Sourced from HMRC guidance.

• SEIS1 and EIS1 Compliance Statements: The Post-Round Filing That Unlocks Investor Relief

  After an SEIS or EIS round, the company must file a compliance statement before investors can claim relief. The SEIS1/EIS1 to SEIS3/EIS3 process.