VCTs / EIS

In general, the five tax breaks available under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) make it one of the most attractive vehicles for private investment available in the current environment - 30% up front tax relief, freedom from Capital Gains and Inheritance...

Chris Hutchinson, fund manager at Unicorn Asset Management, outlines the risks and benefits of investing in unlisted companies...

The FSA today warned firms promoting enterprise investment schemes (EISs) and venture capital trusts (VCTs) to beware marketing the products primarily on their tax incentives.

Albion Ventures' Patrick Reeve explains how VCTs can be a good strategy for retirement income.

David Nash, of the Chancery Partnership, takes a look at how Enterprise Zones can offer high-end clients tax-efficient investment opportunities.

The VCT industry expects to raise significantly more than last year's total of £340m as demand for investments to mitigate higher tax rates and pension-top up vehicles increases.

Patrick Reeve, managing partner of Albion Ventures, explains why private equity VCTs are a good option for income seekers. 

There is more of a need than ever for good EIS investments, writes Susan McDonald, chairman of Calculus Capital.

The Government is to introduce the final changes to VCTs which were agreed with the European Union.

VCT and EIS funds offer a good route into enterprise investing and have the added attraction of offering tax relief, writes Julian Hickman, partner, Longbow Capital LLP.