How do I file for SEIS investment?

To apply for SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme), your company must meet strict eligibility criteria including being a UK trading company less than two years old with gross assets under £200,000. You'll need to complete Form SEIS1 and submit it to HMRC along with supporting documentation to obtain advance assurance before issuing shares to investors.

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How do I file for SEIS investment?

How to apply for the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)

To apply for the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), you need to:

You may submit your application by email (enterprise.centre@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk), or via post.

The postal address is:

Venture Capital Reliefs Team

WMBC

HM Revenue and Customs

BX9 1BN

For further information, see HMRC's resource or the the SEIS section of the HMRC Venture Capital Manual.

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