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Find out how venture capital schemes work, who can apply and what tax reliefs are available for your investors.
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Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money, and how to submit your compliance statement.
Find out about tax reliefs available to individuals who invest in certain companies, social enterprises, or Venture Capital Trusts.
Find out if your proposal to raise investments could qualify for a venture capital scheme and what you need to apply for advance assurance.
What information needs to be on ISA application forms if you're an ISA manager.
Find out which stocks and shares you can purchase, make or hold in an investor's stocks and shares ISA.
We drive the government’s policy of increasing the number of exporters and inward investors to the UK.
Understand what to expect from the Regulator as an investor.
Find out which investments qualify for Innovative Finance Individuals Savings Accounts (ISAs).
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money and how to submit a compliance statement.
Information and guidance on Social Outcomes Partnerships (also known as Social Impact Bonds) and the Life Chances Fund.
Use this helpsheet to find out if you’re entitled to Investors’ Relief.
Check the rules on ISA subscriptions and what counts towards the subscription limit if you're an ISA manager.
Find out if your social enterprise meets the conditions of the social investment tax relief (SITR) scheme for investments made on or before 5 April 2023.
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