How long does the whole process take?

The process can take up to 14 weeks to complete and is made up of the following stages:

1. Apply for advance assurance (response times from HMRC are 4-6 weeks). This stage is optional.
2. Issue shares and share certificates to investors (1 week).
3. Send SEIS1 forms to HMRC (response times are 4-6 weeks).
4. Receive the SEIS 2 and 3 forms and send the SEIS 3 forms on to the investors (1 week).