How do I invest using EIS?

There are literally hundreds of firms in the UK that enable private investors to take a stake in EIS-qualifying businesses, including:

• Equity crowdfunding sites
• Angel syndicates
• Family offices
• Wealth managers
• Other investor networks

Becoming an investor is usually simply a case of:

1. Registering with an investment platform or network
2. Confirming that you qualify as an investor under the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) standard terms
3. Conducting your own due diligence to asses the quality of business and confirming that it is EIS eligible
4. Confirming an investment into that business

The provider will then provide you with the necessary paperwork to claim your EIS tax relief from HMRC.