Apply for Advance Assurance with Sleek and get a speedy approval from HMRC if your business is eligible.
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SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance is a government-backed statement that shows investors that investing in your business will allow them tax relief. Sleek helps get your company set up for investment, so you can start growing your business.
Essential insights
We provide you insights and share funding options to ensure SEIS or EIS are the right fit for your business.
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We diagnose whether your business meets the SEIS requirements. We guide you through every step of the process.
Raising funds
We help discuss the tax relief with any potential investors that are unaware of your business.
SEIS or EIS Advance Assurance
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What is SEIS and EIS advance assurance?
SEIS and EIS advance assurance is backing from HMRC that an organisation meets the criteria outlined by the schemes. This gives investors confidence to invest due to the tax reliefs. Financial organisations such as Sleek UK can help speed up the process of getting SEIS and EIS assurance.
Do you need advanced assurance for SEIS?
Just like with EIS, you need advance assurance with SEIS to give investors confidence that your business does meet the criteria outlined by the scheme. Since they will not get the relief until the investment is made, getting advance assurance from HMRC is an important step. Accountants such as Sleek can help you to secure advance assurance easily.
Do you need advanced assurance for SEIS?
Just like with EIS, you need advance assurance with SEIS to give investors confidence that your business does meet the criteria outlined by the scheme. Since they will not get the relief until the investment is made, getting advance assurance from HMRC is an important step. Accountants such as Sleek can help you to secure advance assurance easily.
How long does EIS advance assurance last?
EIS assurance does not have an expiry date. It can be used for as long as the company meets the outlined criteria. To find out whether your organisation meets the criteria, it is best to contact an accountants such as Sleek UK.
What’s the difference between EIS and SEIS?
The major difference between EIS and SEIS is the size of the organisation intended to use the scheme. Whilst EIS can be used by larger organisations, SEIS is aimed at startups and early stage companies. Organisations using SEIS must have fewer than 25 employees, whereas those using SEIS must also have been trading for 3 years, whereas it is 7 years for EIS. Sleek can assist organisations of all sizes with EIS and SEIS assurance.
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