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EIS and SEIS Statistics: May 2025

HM Revenue & Customs have published the latest Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) statistics for period up to the 2023-24 tax year.

Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025 – WINNERS!

9 May 2025

After being named as a finalist each year for the last 5 years, we are delighted to announce that Philip Hare & Associates have been named Best Independent Tax Consultancy Firm at the 2025 Tolleys Taxation Awards.

Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025 – Philip Hare & Associates named as finalist (again!)

27 March 2025

We are delighted that Philip Hare & Associates LLP have been announced as a finalist in the ‘Best Independent Tax Consultancy Firm’ category at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025.

Spring Statement 2025

26 March 2025

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement document includes positive language about the venture capital tax reliefs.

Autumn Budget 2024

30 October 2024

Our analysis following today’s Autumn Budget, which was the first Budget Statement of the new government, can be found here.

Extension of EIS and VCT ‘sunset clause’

4 September 2024

Further to our update of 21 August reporting that the European Commission had confirmed that it had no objections to the prolongation of the EIS and VCT schemes, we are pleased to advise that the relevant Treasury Order has been laid before Parliament in a Statutory Instrument dated 3 September 2024

European Commission Approves Extension to EIS, VCT Regimes Under UK State Aid Regime

We are pleased to announce that the European Commission has released its response to the UK’s notification in respect of the prolongation of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Venture Capital Trust scheme (VCT). The full response can be found here.

EIS Association Awards – Best EIS/SEIS Tax Adviser 2024

20 June 2024

We were delighted to receive the joint award for ‘Best EIS/SEIS Tax Adviser’ last night at the EIS Association’s Chairman’s Reception and Awards.

Expert, Impartial Advice

Tax relief schemes are a key part of the UK Government's strategy to help small and growing businesses raise much-needed capital. We advise businesses looking to raise money under these schemes and can deal with HMRC on your behalf.