Tax & Execution Guides

    EIS, SEIS, VCT, BPR and SIPP/ISA wrappers — how UK investors access private markets with the right tax treatment and execution route.

    5 guides

    Intermediate
    16 min

    EIS and SEIS: A Complete UK Investor's Guide for 2026

    How the Enterprise Investment Scheme and Seed EIS work — income tax relief, CGT deferral, IHT relief, and the practicalities of building an EIS/SEIS portfolio.

    Intermediate
    15 min

    VCT Investing in 2026: A UK Investor's Guide to Venture Capital Trusts

    How Venture Capital Trusts work in 2026 — 30% income tax relief, tax-free dividends, sunset clause extensions, and how to build a VCT portfolio.

    Advanced
    14 min

    BPR and IHT Planning with AIM: A Practical UK Guide

    How Business Property Relief on AIM-listed shares works for inheritance tax planning — qualifying conditions, two-year hold, and 2026 reform implications.

    Intermediate
    13 min

    SIPP and ISA Wrappers for Private Market Exposure

    How UK investors use SIPPs, ISAs and Innovative Finance ISAs to access private markets — what's permitted, custody constraints, and practical execution.

    Beginner
    12 min

    Can You Invest in Alternative Investments Through an ISA?

    Which alternative investments qualify for a Stocks & Shares ISA or an Innovative Finance ISA, which do not, and why the legal structure of the investment decides the answer.

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