EIS vs VCT

A comprehensive guide explaining the differences between a Enterprise Investment Scheme & Venture Capital Trusts.

Returns

EIS

EIS Investors will not benefit from tax free dividends, as the objective of the EIS is to grow the businesses to sell for profit at the point of exit, but capital growth is capital gains tax free.

EIS investors benefit from all up side returns, with growth achieved on a company-by-company basis returned to the investor, subject to any performance fee charged by the fund manager.

VCT

VCTs potentially offer tax free dividends and tax free capital growth to investors throughout the investment, so the overall investment may make a return, on top of the 30% income tax relief, subject to any performance fee charged by the fund manager.

Growth achieved by companies within the fund will be pooled and shared across all investors by way of dividends, fund growth or reinvestment into other assets.

EIS | EIS Guide

A Guide to the Enterprise Investment Scheme & Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme.

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EIS: The Basics – On Demand

Our industry leading educational programme covers the basics on what you need to know to recommend an EIS.
If you’ve never recommended an EIS before, we suggest you start with episode 1.

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1. EIS Basis Modern World of EIS
EPISODE 1

The Modern World of EIS

An exploration into why EIS is more popular than ever, how early-stage companies are performing in the modern day climate and covering the basics of the tax reliefs.

45 mins

2. EIS Basics Trigger Points
EPISODE 2

Trigger Points

Investigating the types of clients where EIS is most suitable.

 45 mins

3. EIS Basics Due Diligence Research_01
EPISODE 3

Due Diligence & Research

Understanding the due diligence required by advisers who are recommending EIS to clients.

 45 mins

EIS: Advanced – On Demand

This is recommended for advisers who have completed the EIS—The Basics course, who already recommend EIS, or who are confident in tax-efficient investments.

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Academy Advanced Episode 1
EPISODE 1

Journey of an Investee Company

Investigating the journey of companies as they grow to the point of exit, and understanding how returns are achieved through an EIS investment.

45 mins

Academy Advanced Episode 2
EPISODE 2

More than just a tax tool

By analysing findings established in the Hardman & Co report, we discuss how you can add Venture Capital to a clients portfolio without impacting overall risk levels.

45 minutes

Academy Advanced Episode 3
EPISODE 3

Financial Planning Considerations

Understanding the due diligence associated with recommending an EIS, and a closer look at tax planning scenarios.

45 minutes

IMPORTANT: The views expressed in these webinars are the views of the individual and not necessarily of Deepbridge Capital LLP. Figures quoted by the presenter and/or guest may be approximations. The content of these videos should not be construed as financial advice. This video is a real-time financial promotion and, as a result, has not been approved as a financial promotion for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

RISK WARNING: Any decision to invest should be made only on the basis of the relevant documentation for the investment available in the accompanying company profile. Investments in unquoted companies carry high risks. Capital invested will be at risk and you could lose all of your investment. No established market exists for the trading of shares in private companies, making it difficult to sell shares.

Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each investor and may be subject to change in future. The availability of tax reliefs depends on the Company invested in maintaining its qualifying status. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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