Investment Ready? SEIS/EIS approval explained

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme is a United Kingdom government scheme to encourage investors to finance start-ups by providing tax breaks for backing projects they may otherwise view as too risky.

But before you get too excited about this support, you need to know:

• What conditions must be met for a company to be eligible to issue shares under the SEIS / EIS?
• How can it help with investment – what are the tax benefits for the investor?
• What are the first steps in securing SEIS / EIS approval?
• What will it mean for my business in the longer term?

This webinar is part of a new programme of ‘Investment Readiness’ support coordinated by OxLEP Business and supported by some of Oxfordshire’s leading innovation and investment experts.

By attending this workshop and joining this programme, you will equip yourself with the knowledge to position your business as an irresistible investment opportunity, setting the stage for success in Oxfordshire and beyond.

This Webinar is being delivered by:

Kathy Potter

is a partner in the Oxford office of Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP and head of the corporate tax team, advising on the tax position for corporate acquisitions and disposals, reorganisations and restructurings, and corporate finance. She also regularly advises on tax efficient investments such as EIS, SEIS and VCT, and provides tax structuring advice for a planned exit including advising on the availability of Business Asset Disposal Relief.

Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme

The Growth Hub programme operates a Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme. All SMEs which receive support under this programme are being aided under the UK Subsidy Control Act (2022) and The Subsidy Control (Gross Cash Amount and Gross Cash Equivalent) Regulations (2022 No. 1186).

MFA allows a beneficiary to receive up to £315,000 of Subsidy over a three-fiscal year period (i.e. the current and previous two fiscal years). The value of MFA given is the gross cash amount or the gross cash equivalent of the subsidy. The MFA value of this webinar is £361.70.