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Feed in tariffs and solar energy

21st October 2011

We have been looking at the Octopus Enterprise Investment Scheme and think that it may be of interest to sophisticated investors. The Octopus EIS will invest in a portfolio of five or more companies, from the solar energy sector, with a focus on capital presrevation.

EIS schemes offer 30% up front income tax relief, CGT deferral, tax free growth and up to 100% IHT relief.