Earnr AI, your new tax assistant, is here. Check it out now!
Stressed by tax?
Get Earnr Pro
Taxionary

Equity Crowdfunding

[ˈɛkwɪti Crowdfunding]

Term

Summary:

Equity Crowdfunding is a form of Crowdfunding that allows smaller businesses to receive funding from a large population in return for shares in the company.

More detail:

Equity Crowdfunding is a form of Crowdfunding which allows a large amount of people to own a small share in the business they are investing in.

Smaller, younger businesses are more likely to undertake Equity Crowdfunding so it can be a risky investment. With modern platforms, it is now possible for more people to get involved in Equity Crowdfunding. But in certain cases, the opportunity can be only available to accredited investors.

If the company is young, investments might be eligible for tax-relief via the Enterprise Incentive Scheme or the Seed Enterprise Incentive Scheme (SEIS). This can make encourage investors as it can make the investment more tax-efficient.

Back to Taxionary

You might also like...

decorative image for a blog

Submit your 22/23 Tax Return Before January 31st

January 31st is the deadline for submitting 2022/23 tax returns. It's a good idea to complete your tax return ahead of this deadline to avoid mistakes and potential penalties. This article shows why its a good idea to submit your tax return early and how Earnr can help you if you are stuck.

Read more
decorative image for a blog

We asked Earnr AI why you should use Earnr…. here’s what it said…

We recently introduced our newest addition to the Earnr team; our AI chat bot, Earnr AI. In this article we put Earnr AI to the test and asked it why you should use Earnr as your tax companion, bookkeeping tool and tax return assistant. Read it's excellent response!

Read more
decorative image for a blog
December 20, 2023
Tax essentials

Why should you submit your tax return over the Christmas period?

The festive period is often thought of as the busiest time of the year with the run up to Christmas and New Year. Whilst this period can feel hectic at times, it can also be seen as the perfect time to complete your tax return. In this article we explain why this Christmas time is the best time to submit your 22/23 tax return.

Read more
Earnr logoDownload earnr