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Budget 2021

3 March 2021

Following today’s Budget, our note in respect of the venture capital tax reliefs (and certain other reliefs and measures regarding investment in business) can be found here

Business Secretary launches consultation for new UK subsidies system

3 February 2021

Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has today published a ministerial statement and launched an 8 week consultation on a proposed new subsidy control system following the UK’s departure from the EU.

EIS Association Awards – Best EIS/SEIS Tax Adviser 2020

16 October 2020

Philip Hare & Associates were proud to receive the award for ‘Best EIS/SEIS Tax Adviser’ last night at the EIS Association’s Chairman’s Reception and Awards. It is the fourth year that the firm has won the award since the firm was founded in 2014. We’re delighted that our contribution to the industry and the small business community is recognised in this way.

Finance Bill 2020 – Royal Assent

Royal Assent of the Finance Bill 2020 was given on 22 July 2020.

The Future Fund: EIS and SEIS relief – Finance Bill 2020

30 June 2020

The Government has tabled a further series of amendments to the Finance Bill 2020 ahead of its report stage this week.

EIS, SEIS and SITR Statistics: May 2020

29 May 2020

HM Revenue & Customs have published the latest Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) statistics for period up to the 2018-19 tax year.

COVID-19 support loan schemes, the Venture Capital Schemes and EU State aid limits

13 May 2020

We have sought HMRC’s confirmation on the impact of the various support schemes that have been announced by the Government following the COVID-19 outbreak, on the annual and lifetime EU State aid investment allowances for the Venture Capital Schemes (VCTs, EIS and SEIS).

Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2020 – Philip Hare & Associates named as finalist

7 April 2020

We are delighted to announce 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 2020.

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.