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Everything here is free and ungated, including for people who will never qualify to invest through us. Each piece names its author and its compliance reviewer.

All investors6 min

SEIS explained in plain English

How the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme works, what relief is available, and the conditions that have to be met.

Barney Patel · reviewed by Compliance, Sterling Gold Securities

All investors5 min

EIS vs SEIS: which is right for you?

A side-by-side comparison of the two schemes, the relief rates, the annual limits and the type of company each one supports.

Barney Patel · reviewed by Compliance, Sterling Gold Securities

All investors7 min

EIS for additional-rate (45%) taxpayers

What the schemes are worth to someone paying income tax at 45%, with a worked example and the common pitfalls.

Barney Patel · reviewed by Compliance, Sterling Gold Securities

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