Published: April 8, 2026 at 11:48 am
New tax changes implemented this week will back founders to the tune of £100 million a year, according to the Government.
The changes implemented at the start of the new tax year include significantly expanding the number of companies eligible for the Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) scheme, further supporting companies to attract and reward talent.
They also include doubling the amount a company can raise through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) to boost investment through additional tax relief.
The changes, announced in Rachel Reeves’ Budget last year, are expected to support around £100m of additional investment a year.