How to get SEIS relief

SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) is a tax break designed to help new companies in the UK. This one, however, is not targeted at the companies themselves, but at investors in new companies. If they invest in qualifying companies, they can get a significant tax break - up to 78% of their money back in the year that the company starts trading.

Most startups launching today will want to get SEIS status. Professional investors will often expect it and will disregard a startup that doesn't know whether it will qualify for SEIS. Non-professional investors will be easily incentivised by the promise of recovering most of their money right away.

The articles below are a good starting point to understanding SEIS, but please do get in touch if you'd like to learn more.

> How does SEIS work?
> Can I get SEIS approval in advance?
> SEIS and tax avoidance
> Can I issue shares before getting confirmation?
> HMRC Guidance (HMRC)
> SEIS Forms: Assurance Advance (EIS-AA) Compliance Statement (EIS1) (HMRC)

R&D Tax Credits

> What are R&D Tax Credits?
> What kind of startups can claim R&D Tax Credits?
> How to file R&D Tax Credits yourself
> Does my project qualify?
> Accountants: Should you file tax credits with them? How much should they charge?
> What are HMRC audits like?
> What are the exact rates to apply?
> Is my company an SME for tax credits?
> How to claim tax credits if you're unprofitable