Welcome

I am proud to chair the EIS Association which I believe fulfils a much needed role in encouraging private investment into growing British companies and fostering the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit that drives private enterprise.

During my tenure, the EIS Association has increased its membership fivefold and can count many successes in enhancements to the Scheme as a result of its representation of the industry. State Aid approval from Europe cements the EIS’s position as an intrinsic part of the enterprise landscape in the UK. The EIS is a vital element in the flow of funds from the private sector into small companies. The cost to Treasury is more than offset by the employment created by SMEs and the UK leads the venture capital industry in Europe. This is never more important than in times of economic difficulty where, traditionally, small companies lead the country out of recession.

We hope to continue our efforts in promoting the EIS and increasing its efficacy on all levels into a challenging future.

We are recognised by the Treasury and HMRC as the official trade body for the EIS industry and enjoy a positive and communicative relationship with both government bodies. We will continue our work to improve and simplify the EIS tax regime and look forward to you joining our efforts to promote and encourage this excellent tax efficient scheme.

Howard Flight

The material set out in this website is directed only at persons in the UK. It is not to be regarded as an offer or invitation to buy or sell an investment, nor does it solicit any such offer or invitation, nor does it seek to endorse any particular investment product. Any information set out on this website is given in good faith, but no reliance should be placed upon the same. Applications to invest in any investment product referred to on this website should be made to the relevant promoter. Users are recommended to take appropriate financial advice before entering into any investment transaction.

Whilst EISA endeavours to ensure that its members are suitably qualified to advise on the EIS, the Association neither endorses any particular member, product or company/firm wishing to raise money under the EIS nor does it accept any liability for advice given.