Fixed fees. Money back if you’re not approved.
Every startup should be able to afford to be funding-round ready. So we charge one-off fees, with no subscription, no hourly billing and no surprises.
SEIS or EIS advance assurance
- Choose SEIS or EIS
- Full application written for you
- 100% money back guarantee
SEIS + EIS advance assurance
- Both schemes in one application
- Covers your whole round
- 100% money back guarantee
The full bundle
- Everything in SEIS + EIS
- SEIS1 or EIS1 compliance statement filed
- SEIS3 or EIS3 certificates for investors
- 100% money back guarantee
Approved within 60 days, or your money back.
That’s how confident we are. If HMRC hasn’t approved your advance assurance within 60 days of us submitting it, you get 100% of your fee back.
The 60 days start on the day we submit to HMRC and pause if HMRC ask for further information. See how the guarantee works.
Same HMRC approval.
A fraction of the cost and effort.
Accountants, law firms and platforms can all get you advance assurance. Here’s what each usually costs, and how much of the work stays with you.
| Feature | Solara | Accountant | Law firm | SeedLegals | Founder Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIS or EIS advance assurance | £149 | £500+ | £1,000+ | £499 + £649 a year subscription, plus VAT | £1,495 + VAT package |
| SEIS and EIS together | £199 | £500+ | £1,000+ | £499 + £649 a year subscription, plus VAT | £1,495 + VAT package |
| Compliance statement | £199 | Quoted separately | Quoted separately | £599 + £649 a year subscription, plus VAT | Part of their package |
| No subscription needed | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pitch deck edits for HMRC included | Yes | Varies by firm | Billed by time | Feedback only | Varies |
| Instant eligibility answer from your deck | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| 100% money back if not approved in 60 days | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Accountant and law firm prices are typical starting fees. SeedLegals prices are from seedlegals.com/pricing, and Founder Catalyst’s is their published fixed-fee fundraising package, both checked October 2026. Our prices are one-off fees with no subscription and no VAT to add.
Pricing questions.
Are there any extra fees?
No. The price you see covers the eligibility review, pitch deck edits, the written application and all correspondence with HMRC for that service. HMRC doesn’t charge for advance assurance or compliance.
Is there VAT on top?
No. We’re not VAT registered, so there’s no VAT to add. The price you see is exactly what you pay.
How does the money back guarantee work?
If HMRC hasn’t approved your advance assurance within 60 days of us submitting your application, we refund 100% of what you paid for it. The 60 days start on the day we submit to HMRC, and the timer pauses while HMRC are waiting on further information from you. To claim, just email us within 14 days after the 60 days end. Full terms apply.
Can I apply for SEIS and EIS advance assurance at the same time?
Yes. Lots of companies do, because they plan to use their £250,000 SEIS allowance first and then raise more under EIS. One combined application covers both, which is why our SEIS and EIS bundle costs £199 rather than £298.
What’s your success rate with HMRC?
Our team has worked on thousands of SEIS and EIS applications, and 98% of the applications we submit are approved. That track record is why we can offer a 100% money back guarantee.
Ready to raise with SEIS or EIS?
Find out if you qualify in under a minute. If we take you on and HMRC doesn’t approve within 60 days, you get your money back.