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SMEs are the lifeblood of, and a significant contributor to, the UK economy
About EISA
Early stage SMEs can struggle to raise equity, EIS/SEIS is designed to help
About EISA
Facilitating the flow of risk equity capital from private individuals to SMEs
About EISA
Supporting, engaging and empowering UK investors and small businesses
About EISA

Welcome to EIS Association (EISA) – the official trade body for the Enterprise Investment Scheme. EISA is a highly effective not-for-profit organisation whose core aim is to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) obtain the funding they need to grow their business and help drive our economy forward.

This website has been designed to be the key information and educational resource for EIS and SEIS – your journey to achieving the investment you need starts here.

Seeking Finance

The first step is to obtain Advance Assurance from HMRC that your company, its trade and its shares qualify for EIS/SEIS purposes.
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Looking to invest

EIS/SEIS is appropriate for Investors who wish to include in their portfolio some higher risk based companies.
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Professional support

EIS and SEIS investing is becoming more and more popular. In this guide, we aim to help investors delve into the detail of these schemes, looking at the...
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