You don't have to go it alone, the Sapphire team are here to help. We will complete the application, answer your questions, help you get to grips with what is required for a successful SEIS and/or EIS Advance Assurance application, and help answer any follow-up questions HMRC might have
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Bronagh makes sure your application complies with the latest HMRC guidelines to get you the most reliable approval possible. She is always on-hand to help, and answer any questions you may have. Bronagh has helped countless entrepreneurs apply for SEIS and EIS. Bronagh also specialises in resolving SEIS and EIS problems, whether they are as a result of complicated applications or problems caused by other consultants.
Bronagh is passionate about helping early-stage companies get access to investments that can help them grow. She works with various companies and funds, and is always happy to help.
Payable 50% upfront and 50% on success
Everything you need to get your SEIS/EIS approval from HMRC
Everything you need to get your SEIS/EIS approval from HMRC
If you're still looking for investors or are in the early stages then Advance Assurance will help you when you are pitching to potential investors. Most S/EIS investors require the company to have Advance Assurance from HMRC before they invest. If your investors are willing to invest regardless of tax relief, then you don't need to worry about applying for Advance Assurance.
The Advance Assurance process should all be complete within 3 weeks but is often much quicker.
As a minimum you'll need to send your: Business Plan / Pitch Deck, 3 year projected Financials, Share Register, Application form, Cover letter & Checklist. You should also be prepared to send your: Company accounts/Bank statement, details of previous investment & De minimis aid, letter of engagement from your crowdfunding/investment partner, Articles of Association, and Investment Proposal / Termshee
This is a long list but the most common are: legal services, financial services, leasing / renting, energy, property development and agriculture.
Yes! For SEIS you just need to prove that you have not been 'trading' for longer than two years and for EIS you have to be within 7 years of your first commercial sale.
Our experts are here to support you at every stage. You can call or email us or book a meeting below.
HMRC offer advance assurance to companies seeking to claim R&D credits in the future.
We will help complete the application, answer your questions, help you get to grips with what is required for a successful R&D Tax Credit Advance Assurance application, and answer any follow-up questions HMRC might have.
The Start-up and Innovator visa categories are for non-European Economic Area nationals wishing to set up a business in the UK.
To qualify for a visa, applicants must obtain an endorsement from an approved endorsing body - such as Sapphire Capital Partners LLP.
We are here to help you get started.