You will normally claim EIS tax relief when you complete your tax return. You will be asked some information which is included in your EIS3 certificates. These are certificates you receive from each of the companies you invested in, typically a few months after the investment.

When can EIS loss relief be claimed?

You must make the claim within one year of the 31st January following the end of the tax year in which the loss occurred. For example, for a loss which occurred in the 2019/2020 tax year you would need to make your claim by 31st January 2022.

How do I claim back EIS relief?

Income Tax Relief

It is possible to 'carry back' all or part of the investment to the preceding tax year as long as the limit for relief is not exceeded for that year. An individual may carry back current year EIS investments to the previous year, provided that the limit in the previous year is not exceeded.