EIS / SEIS

Fuel growth. Unlock opportunity.

For early-stage businesses, raising capital can feel like the biggest hurdle. For investors, backing the right venture often comes down to balancing risk with reward.

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) are designed to bridge that gap, offering small businesses a vital pathway to growth while giving investors access to attractive tax incentives for supporting innovation.

These government-backed schemes make it easier for companies to raise early-stage funding by offering individual investors significant Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax reliefs.

The result? A win-win for ambitious founders and forward-thinking investors.

Why EIS / SEIS?

EIS and SEIS have become a critical part of the funding landscape in the UK. For businesses, they can unlock early-stage investment that might otherwise feel out of reach. For investors, they offer attractive tax reliefs and a framework that reduces risk while supporting real economic progress.

Key benefits include:

• 50% Income Tax relief under SEIS (up to £200,000 investment per tax year)
• 30% Income Tax relief under EIS (up to £1m per tax year, or £2m for knowledge-intensive companies)
• Capital Gains Tax exemption on disposals after three years
• Capital Gains Tax deferral (EIS) or reinvestment relief (SEIS)
• Loss relief to further reduce downside risk

It’s a compelling structure, but only when set up correctly.

Expert guidance. End-to-end support.

Navigating SEIS and EIS requires a firm grasp of technical rules, timings and ongoing compliance. Get it right, and you can maximise the benefits. Get it wrong, and you risk losing eligibility altogether.

At Wilson Partners, we specialise in SEIS/EIS from both sides of the table. We work with founders, investors and intermediaries to ensure everything is structured and managed for long-term success.

Our services include:

• Advance assurance applications with HMRC
• Investment structuring to meet SEIS/EIS criteria
• Investor compliance and certification
• Ongoing scheme compliance and reporting
• Commercial advice on funding, exit planning and tax strategy

A broader perspective

We understand that EIS and SEIS are just one part of the wider investment journey. That’s why our in-house Corporate Finance team works seamlessly alongside our tax experts to provide a holistic view from early-stage funding to scale-up and exit.

With a track record of raising equity and debt from £500k to £70m, we bring real commercial insight to every conversation, combining regulatory rigour with deep market experience.

So, whether you’re structuring your first raise, building a portfolio of EIS-qualifying investments, or scaling a high-growth venture, we’re here to help you make decisions with confidence.

Why Wilson Partners?

• Dedicated SEIS/EIS expertise, grounded in real-world funding experience
• Joined-up advice across tax, corporate finance, and business strategy
• Director-led service with a commercial, hands-on approach
• Proven experience supporting founders and investors across multiple sectors, including tech, life sciences and financial services

We’re not just here to tick boxes. We’re here to help you unlock the full potential of SEIS and EIS with clarity, precision, and a mindset focused on growth.