At AccounTax Zone, we work closely with ambitious tech founders who are building innovative IT and software businesses, and we know that raising money at the right time can make or break growth.

One of our clients, a London-based SaaS business, had just developed a promising platform. The product was strong, early users were excited, and the vision was clear. But to take it to the next level — grow the team, market the product, and invest in infrastructure — they needed outside funding.

The Problem: Great Product, No Capital

They were confident about their pitch, but they kept running into hesitant investors. Why?
Because early-stage investing is risky. And for many angel investors, that risk outweighs the reward — unless there’s a tax benefit.

That’s when we stepped in and suggested making the company eligible for the SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) and EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme).

The Solution: Making the Business SEIS/EIS-Ready

We supported them in:

• Assessing their eligibility for SEIS/EIS based on HMRC rules
• Prepared a comprehensive business plan along with financial projections
• Securing Advance Assurance from HMRC — giving investors confidence
• Prepared a pitch deck for the investors
• After raising investment through SEIS/EIS, sent a compliance statement to HMRC
• Received UIR from HMRC
• Issuing restructuring of share capital
• Completing the necessary paperwork so investors could claim their tax relief easily

With SEIS, their early investors were eligible for up to 50% income tax relief — and if the investment paid off, no Capital Gains Tax on profits. EIS offered 30% relief for bigger investments, again with CGT exemptions.

The Result: Investment Secured + Long-Term Tax Benefits

With this structure in place, the company:

• Attracted new investors who were drawn by the tax advantages
• Raised enough capital to launch a full-scale product rollout
• Retained control without having to offer huge equity chunks
• Built trust with investors by showing their business was structured properly

SEIS/EIS aren’t just for fintech or big-budget startups. If you’re building something valuable in the IT or software space, these schemes can make your business a far more attractive option for investors — while keeping things tax-efficient for everyone involved.

At AccounTax Zone, we specialise in helping businesses like yours get investment-ready the smart way.

Thinking of raising funds? Let’s talk.