Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has for the first time withdrawn the venture capital trust (VCT) status of a company, after Oxford Technology breached one of its investment rules.
Do advisers think VCTs are a suitable option for their clients?
Venture capitalist Octopus Investments has launched a tax planning microsite for advisers to help address clients' needs in the run up to tax year end.
Join us for a live webinar on 29 January about tax efficient investing, with a particular focus on venture capital trusts (VCTs) and Enterprise Investment Schemes (EISs).
The Venture Capital Trust (VCT) market is on track to generate a significant increase in new inflows this year, according to Albion Ventures managing partner Patrick Reeve, but it is not yet clear what role platforms will play.
Share buybacks carried out by Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) will no longer qualify for tax relief from April 2014, the government has said.
Tax-advantaged schemes for HNW clients deserve investigation