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Last updated on September 3rd, 2019 at 05:55 pm
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How to apply for advance assurance from HMRC for an EMI share option scheme
Published 7 days ago
To ensure that the EMI share option scheme being proposed meets the qualifying criteria it is important that you seek advance assurance from HMRC. This will enable HMRC to clarify any grey areas while reducing any uncertainty for the parties involved. Each advance assurance application is made by preparing and sending a letter to HMRC together with supporting documentation.
Advance Subscription Agreement: How they work and how to ensure SEIS/EIS compliance
Published 12 days ago
Early stage companies with high growth aspire to gain quick and stable investment in order to survive. Traditional mechanisms of fundraising, including debt and equity investment are becoming less popular given the time, documentation and often disproportionate costs incurred. With the increased availability of private capital and seed enterprise investment scheme (“SEIS”) and enterprise investment […]
Why and how growth share schemes are used
Published 26 days ago
The main rules relating to Entrepreneurs’ Relief which applies to the amount of Capital Gains Tax paid when some or all of a business is sold.
How To Get Entrepreneurs’ Relief On The Sale Of A Business Or Shares
Published 30 days ago
The main rules relating to Entrepreneurs’ Relief which applies to the amount of Capital Gains Tax paid when some or all of a business is sold.
HMRC SEIS and EIS checklists and other changes
Published 30 days ago
On 10 October 2019, HMRC introduced some rule changes relating to SEIS and EIS advance assurance applications. Below we have set out the main / significant changes that have come to our attention.