Don't forget that you need the names and addresses of prospective investors when applying to HMRC for advance assurance that your company is a qualifying company for the purposes of issuing shares under EIS or SEIS.
Many founders are still unaware and can end up wasting valuable time as HMRC will reject the application immediately.
The problem for many entrepreneurs is that it's a bit of a 'chicken and egg' situation - the investors will normally only express interest once the company has secured advance assurance from HMRC that it qualifies...
Per HMRC's guidance:
If you’re applying for EIS or SEIS and your company:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/venture-capital-schemes-apply-for-advance-assurance
- is raising money directly from investors: you must provide the name and address of any prospective investors
- is listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) - you do not need to provide investor information
- plans to list on AIM - you must provide the name and registration number of the nominated adviser that supports its listing
- seeks investment through a fund manager or business promoter - you must provide evidence that they’ve agreed to act on your behalf and will continue to work with you
- seeks investment through a crowdfunding platform - you must provide evidence that they’ve accepted your proposal and will continue to work with you
Posted from my blog with SteemPress : https://businessn2k.com/seis-eis-advance-assurance-investors/