Member Benefits

Expert Forum
The EIS Association provides members with informal guidance on interpretation of the EIS rules; information and technical knowledge on the EIS; expert briefings on possible future rule changes; and information on amendments to the legislation once they have occurred. The respective committees actively and successfully lobby for change and improvement to the rules to great effect. Members have the opportunity to provide input to the consultation process and budget submissions, as well as put forward specific areas of concern or difficulty.
Lobbying
Members are provided fast-track access to Government departments, the Treasury, HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs), MPs and key opinion formers with a view to amending, improving and simplifying the EIS legislation; representing members' views; and receiving members' concerns and complaints about the Scheme. Current initiatives seek to exempt management charges from VAT for EIS Funds and to lobby the FSA to lighten restrictions on marketing EIS Funds.
Networking and Contact
Members are automatically updated with legislative information and other articles of interest. Networking at member events is productive and enthusiastic, providing opportunities for cross-fertilisation of business between members and their clients. Membership also confers access to the 'Clubroom' and email access to other members to discuss EIS issues. These include sponsors, promoters, corporate financiers, accountants and lawyers. Invitations are automatically extended to all Association events including the Annual Chairman's Reception, the AGM and other events throughout the year including the Spring and Autumn Technical Seminars.
Exclusive Access to Information on EIS IssuesThe Members' Clubroom lists statistics on EIS issues, technical information such as Pre-Budget Report submissions and other technical issues.
Free Access to Events
Members are automatically invited to all our events. These include the flagship Chairman's Annual Reception at the House of Commons and two sell-out technical seminars plus other events during the year.
Education and Training
Access to education and training on the subject of the small cap economy and specifically on the EIS, by way of seminars, training programmes and technical briefings, via live events, email bulletins or through the Members 'Clubroom'. Technical seminars can be accredited for CPD points.
Member Marketing & Promotion
Membership ensures that the hundreds of enquirers have access to contact details in the relevant category, providing members with a source of potential clients interested in their respective services. A promotional feature is available on the website enabling member companies to advertise themselves and their services with a 200 word piece on their business in order to attract the right kind of enquiries from interested parties.
Event and Seminar Priority
Members and their guests have priority to limited attendance events.