About EIS
ABOUT ME
Michael's Investing Journey
Michael's journey began with a Media Studies degree from the University of Bedfordshire, followed by ten years in print journalism. Throughout this period, he was actively building his investment acumen as a self-taught trader, developing the analytical skills that would become the foundation of his financial services career.
In 2005, Michael transitioned into financial services, establishing himself as a mortgage broker and investment strategist before discovering his calling in tax-advantaged investing. Since 2011, he has focused exclusively on Enterprise Investment Schemes, where he found the perfect intersection of income tax relief, capital gains deferral, and inheritance tax planning.
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Michael specialises in bespoke wealth and tax strategies for clients at all stages of their financial journeys, leveraging his cross-jurisdictional experience across the Isle of Man and UK markets. His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of EIS benefits - delivering up to 30% income tax relief, capital gains tax deferral, and potential inheritance tax exemptions for qualifying investments.
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Today, Michael sources and structures late-stage, high-growth EIS opportunities, focusing on established businesses with proven track records. This approach offers clients the substantial tax advantages of EIS investing while targeting companies with more mature business models and clearer paths to growth.
Michael's unique combination of journalistic communication skills, hands-on trading experience, and specialised EIS knowledge enables him to translate complex tax and investment strategies into clear, actionable wealth-building solutions for you.
ABOUT EIS
Get 30% Tax Relief While Investing in Tomorrow's Market Leaders
The Enterprise Investment Scheme offers some of the most generous tax incentives available to UK investors, designed to channel private capital into Britain's most promising early-stage companies. When you invest through EIS, you're simultaneously cutting your tax bill, backing the next generation of successful businesses, and creating opportunities for substantial long-term returns.
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EIS Wealth specialises in helping investors maximise these exceptional benefits while making informed decisions about risk and opportunity in the startup landscape.
ABOUT EIS
What is EIS?
EIS was created to fuel Britain's startup ecosystem by making early-stage investment irresistibly attractive to private investors. You get exceptional tax breaks for backing high-potential companies that are transforming sectors like technology, renewable energy, and healthcare — turning your investment into both a financial opportunity and a catalyst for UK innovation.
EIS BENEFITS
Key Benefits Of Eis Investments
30% Income Tax Relief
Claim 30% income tax relief on investments up to £1 million annually, with the limit rising to £2 million when you invest at least £1 million in knowledge-intensive companies.
Tax-free Capital Gains
Hold your EIS shares for at least three years and any profits from a successful exit are completely free from capital gains tax.
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Loss Relief
If a startup investment doesn't work out, you can claim the loss against your income tax or capital gains, significantly reducing your actual financial exposure.
Capital Gains Tax Deferral
Reinvest capital gains from other assets into EIS and defer the tax liability until you eventually sell your EIS shares.
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​Inheritance Tax Relief
EIS investments held for more than two years become exempt from inheritance tax.
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Why EIS Matters
EIS combines compelling tax advantages with the opportunity to invest in tomorrow's market leaders. You're not just reducing your tax burden – you're backing the innovative companies that are defining the UK's economic future, from breakthrough technology to sustainable solutions.
This makes EIS particularly powerful for investors who want to align their financial goals with meaningful impact. You can diversify beyond traditional assets, significantly reduce your tax liability, and play a direct role in supporting British entrepreneurship – all within a single investment strategy.
