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Please note that the below are not FCA-regulated services and are therefore not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Sapphire Business Advisers Limited carries out these services.
SEIS / EIS Advance Assurance

Apply for SEIS / EIS advance assurance

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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of UK angel investors only invest in SEIS/EIS eligible startups.

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success rate through Sapphire vs. 62% industry average (HMRC stats)

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Carefully reviewed by our expert

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.




Low flat transparent pricing

Payable 50% upfront and 50% only on success 

Perfect for UK companies
Standard SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance

Everything you need to get your SEIS/EIS approval from HMRC

£1,000 +VAT

What's included?
  • One on one guidance on SEIS and EIS
  • Dedicated expert support
  • Company document review
  • Bespoke cover letter
  • Application prepared and submitted by Sapphire
  • Ongoing liaison with HMRC for potential follow-up question
How it works
  1. Book a call and check your eligibility
  2. Send us your pitch deck & business plan
  3. Our SEIS/EIS expert will review everything
  4. Email it all to HMRC for fast approval
 
Perfect for Non-UK companies
Overseas SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance

Everything you need to get your SEIS/EIS approval from HMRC

£2,000 +VAT

What's included?
  • Everything from the Standard SEIS Advance Assurance plus permanent establishment condition assistance
  • Assistance registering the UK branch or UK agent.
  • Apply for the company's Unique Tax Reference (UTR)

 

How it works
  1. Book a call and check your eligibility
  2. Send us your pitch deck & business plan
  3. Our SEIS/EIS expert will review everything
  4. Email it all to HMRC for fast approval
 

Frequently asked questions

Do I need Advance Assurance?

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.

How long does Advance Assurance take?

The Advance Assurance process should all be complete within 3 weeks but is often much quicker.

What do I need to send to HMRC?

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

What are the excluded activities?

This is a long list but the most common are: legal services, financial services, leasing / renting, energy, property development and agriculture.

We incorporated over two years ago, can we still qualify?

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 seven years of your first commercial sale.

Does SEIS & EIS Advance Assurance services covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)?

No. This service is not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). As it is not a regulated activity. 

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