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VCT, EIS & SEIS · Explainer

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EIS tax relief explained: the 30% rate, CGT reliefs and 2026 changes

The Enterprise Investment Scheme still gives 30% income tax relief on up to £1m a year, or £2m with knowledge-intensive companies. Budget 2025 doubled what companies can raise from April 2026, and Budget 2026 made only technical fixes. The reliefs hinge on a three-year holding period.