VCTs / EIS

George Osborne has widened the investment universe for venture capital trusts (VCTs), removing the £1m investment limit per company rule, it was announced in today's Autumn Statement.

Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled a new enterprise investment scheme (EIS), giving investors 50% tax relief for investing in business start-ups.

January to March is the traditional EIS and VCT fundraising ‘season'. Matthew Brow, partner at RAM Capital Partners which markets the investments, gives a rundown of the New Year benefits on offer.

Providers of Solar VCT investments have moved to close their latest schemes after the government proposed bringing forward the deadline for slashing subsidies.

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.