EIS/SEIS applications
SEIS and EIS applications for creative startups. The schemes that make angel investment attractive. Applied for properly, they're also what makes your raise possible.
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) are government approved tax schemes.
They offer an investor some very generous tax savings, not just on income tax but capital gains, loss relief and gains on the investment themselves. We can help you gain HMRC advanced assurance to show investors and then issue the relevant documents to investors for their tax returns. For more information book a consultation or check out our guide.
Who can use EIS and SEIS in the creative sector?
SEIS and EIS are UK government schemes offering income tax and capital gains tax reliefs to individuals who invest in qualifying early-stage companies, making investment more attractive by significantly reducing the investor’s risk.
WallsMan Creative prepares and submits SEIS and EIS advance assurance applications for UK creative startups, and handles the compliance statements and investor certificates required after a round closes.
Early-stage creative startups raising a first round: SEIS is usually the relevant scheme, and most angel investors expect advance assurance before they’ll commit.
Growing companies raising a larger round: EIS extends similar relief to larger, slightly later-stage raises.
Founders who’ve already had informal interest from investors and need the scheme applications sorted before the conversation becomes concrete.
Frequently Asked Questions about EIS and SEIS applications
EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) are UK tax reliefs that incentivise investment into smaller companies by offering significant income tax, CGT and investor benefits.
They make your business more attractive to investors by reducing investor tax risk and increasing potential returns, which can help you raise funding more easily.
Eligibility depends on factors such as your company's size, age, trade type, and share structure; we assess your business against HMRC criteria to determine if you qualify.
We assist with assessing eligibility, preparing the application, compiling supporting documentation, and filing with HMRC.
It's often recommended to secure advance assurance or pre-approval before investor discussions to improve confidence and speed up the investment process.
We advise on next steps, help respond to HMRC inquiries, and can revise and resubmit documentation if needed to address issues.