VCTs offer investors access to some of the UK's most exciting, high-growth businesses, including unquoted companies. And of course, VCTs offer several tax incentives to help compensate investors for the risk they take with their money. This makes them a flexible planning tool that can be used to help a broad range of clients, including landlords, self-employed business owners and anyone bumping up against recent restrictions to pension contributions.
Please note that VCT investments put your clients' capital at risk. The value of their investment, and any income from it, can fall as well as rise, and they may not get back the full amount they invest. Tax treatments depend on individual circumstances and may change in the future. Tax reliefs depend on the VCT maintaining its VCT-qualifying status. VCT shares could rise or fall by more than other shares listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, and may also be harder to sell.
Before deciding whether to invest, your clients should understand the risks and read the product literature carefully.
Check out our range of venture capital trusts and get in touch with your local Octopus Business Development Manager to learn more about our products and how they may be able to help your clients.
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