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Seed schemes, grants, loans and the paperwork of getting a UK company off the ground — what the rules actually say and how founders use them.

SEIS explained: the tax scheme that de-risks backing a brand-new UK company — photograph by Gonzalo FacelloStartups & Funding / feature

SEIS explained: the tax scheme that de-risks backing a brand-new UK company

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme lets early-stage companies offer investors some of the most generous tax reliefs in the UK. Here is how it works, what the limits are at the time of writing, and what trips founders up.

30 October 2026 · 4 min read · BusyBusiness Editorial Team