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VCTs

Venture Capital Trusts ("VCTs") are tax-efficient investment companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. They were introduced by the Government in 1995 to incentivise investment into smaller UK companies. VCTs typically invest in about 20-30 companies, providing the investor with a degree of risk control through portfolio diversity.

VCTs also come with generous tax incentives which are subject to holding VCT shares for a minimum period, which is currenlty 5 years. These incentives are designed to offset the risk of investing in smaller companies.

  • Investors can claim back 30% of their VCT subscription against income tax.
  • All dividends and capital growth are tax free.
  • No capital gains tax on the sale of VCT shares by an investor

Since VCTs were introduced, investors have subscribed more than £3 billion into more than 140 VCTs.

If you wish to invest in a VCT, you may subscribe for new shares when they’re offered – please see the links to the left of this page for our current offers. You can also buy and sell VCT shares in the secondary market on the London Stock Exchange – we recommend that you speak to your financial adviser or stockbroker.

Foresight VCTs include the best performing of all VCTs. In challenging conditions, our active management combined with the VCT reliefs have provided a measure of protection for investors’ capital. You can find information on the Foresight VCTs inlcuding this year's new VCT investment opportunity by clicking on the links below.