The new Chancellor has given his support to the tax-advantaged Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) and said he sees the value of extending them in the future.

The vision is for the UK to be an entrepreneurial, share-owning democracy.

In relation to the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), the Treasury has confirmed that they are widening the criteria and will be allowing companies to raise £250,000 under the scheme, 66% more funding than previously.

The SEIS currently provides unconnected investors with an income tax deduction of 50% of the amount invested, up to £100,000 a year. There’s also generous capital gains tax relief for the investor.