Consider other tax efficient investments

Date posted: 3rd Mar 2020

If you are looking for tax efficient investment opportunities, have you considered the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)? These investments in certain qualifying companies allow you to set off 30% of the amount invested against your tax bill as well as the ability to defer capital gains tax (CGT) until the shares are sold.

An even more generous tax break is available for tax efficient investment in a qualifying Seed EIS company where income tax relief at 50 percent is available and in addition, it is possible to obtain relief against your 2019/20 capital gains. Shares in EIS and Seed EIS companies are risky investments and you should seek specialist advice before investing.

30% income tax relief is also available by investing in a Venture Capital Trust or by investing in a qualifying Social Enterprise.

If any of the updates in this article raise any issues for you or your business, please contact our Tax team here or call us on 01325 349700.

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