Start with the company and proposed investment
Explain what the company does, its trading and funding history and the proposed use of the investment. SEIS and EIS have separate conditions. This guide helps organise the financial information for a specialist discussion; it does not establish eligibility or replace legal documentation.
What HMRC advance assurance does and does not mean
HMRC describes advance assurance as an indication concerning certain scheme conditions based on the information supplied. It does not confirm an individual investor’s eligibility or endorse investment performance. Investors still need to assess their position and undertake appropriate due diligence.
Keep forecasts consistent with the business plan
Explain how funding supports activities, hiring, operating costs and milestones. Connect the cash forecast to the proposed amount and timing of investment. Identify assumptions and distinguish committed work from uncertain sales. Financial statements, ownership information and investment terms must tell a consistent story.
Do not stop at the application
A funding exercise can involve company eligibility, share terms, investor conditions and later compliance steps. Agree which adviser handles each part. Share legal or recipient instructions when defining the scope, and revisit the position if the company or proposed investment changes.
A useful first information pack
Prepare the company structure, current cap table, funding history, business plan, forecast assumptions and proposed investment timetable. Keep tax and legal questions visible. Financial preparation can be scoped with Consult EFC, with any specialist eligibility or legal work identified separately.