If you’re launching a new product, improving how you work, or adopting new technology, you may be thinking about raising investment to move things forward.

The UK offers two government‑backed incentives designed to make early‑stage investment more attractive to individual investors, but many businesses don’t know they exist.

Join us for our How Government‑Backed Schemes Help You Attract Investors webinar on 9 September when Angela Mikola, Associate Partner of Tax at Clive Owen LLP, will explain these incentives in simple, practical terms:

• The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) – a government scheme that gives tax relief to individuals who invest in eligible growing businesses.
• The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) – similar support designed for earlier‑stage, smaller companies.

What you’ll learn

• What the EIS and SEIS are – explained in plain English
• Why investors care about EIS/SEIS status and how it can help you secure funding
• The key company requirements you need to meet
• How the two schemes differ, and which may apply to your stage of growth
• A simple overview of the process to apply and gain investor confidence
• Common pitfalls that can mean the EIS/SEIS tax status is lost

Who it’s for
Businesses planning a product launch, process improvement or tech adoption, or any early‑stage company (generally within its first 7–10 years) looking to raise investment in the next 6–12 months.

Speaker
Angela Mikola BSc (Hons), CA, CTA, Associate Partner of Tax at Clive Owen LLP — a specialist in guiding businesses through investor‑readiness and tax‑efficient investment structures.

Tuesday 9 Sep 10:00-11:00

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 This webinar provides general guidance and is not a substitute for advice tailored to your circumstances.

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