--- title: Guanxi Global SEIS & EIS approval description: Guanxi Global Limited SEIS and EIS advance assurance image: https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/guanxi-global-meeting-1.jpg --- [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) - [About us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#about) - [Services](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#services) - [Why Us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#why-us) - [Contact](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#contact) - [Pricing](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/pricing) - [Blog](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog) Boyd Carson ###### 14TH October 2026 ![\Guanxi Global SEIS & EIS approval\](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/guanxi-global-meeting-1.jpg?width=671&height=460&name=guanxi-global-meeting-1.jpg) ![\Guanxi Global SEIS & EIS approval\](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/guanxi-global-meeting-1.jpg?width=671&height=460&name=guanxi-global-meeting-1.jpg) # Guanxi Global SEIS & EIS approval Boyd Carson ###### 14TH October 2026 - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/twitter-black.svg)](https://www.twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk%2Fblog%2Fguanxi-global-limited-seis-and-eis) - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/facebook-black.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk%2Fblog%2Fguanxi-global-limited-seis-and-eis) - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/linkedin-black.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/guanxi-global-limited-seis-and-eis) ![guanxi-global-meeting.jpg](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/guanxi-global-meeting-1.jpg?width=320&name=guanxi-global-meeting-1.jpg "guanxi-global-meeting.jpg")   > "Boyd and the team at Sapphire went the extra mile to ensure we achieved our SEIS and EIS compliance. It was a hassle free process from start to finish." Kathya Santos, Director ### Description: Sapphire provided London based Guanxi Global Limited, with regulatory, corporate and SEIS and EIS tax structuring advice. The company seeks to identify investment projects according to the requirements of their Chinese investor clientele. Guanxi Global will also provide feasibility studies and assist investors from China in negotiations and assist in the entire process, to ensure a smooth and hassle free experience. The company will vet all projects presented. Guanxi Global will charge the client a service fee according to the services the client requires. ### Sector: Advising. ### Classification: SEIS and EIS advance assurance. 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He is an Honorary Professor of Venture Capital, teaches on Harvard University's graduate venture capital course, and holds Sapphire's FCA compliance oversight role. ![Boyd Carson](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20(Old%20Portal)/Boyd%20Carson.jpeg?width=593&height=697&name=Boyd%20Carson.jpeg) Boyd is a co-founder of Sapphire and a leading voice in the venture capital industry, recognised for his expertise in designing, launching, and managing LP/GP, property, BR and SEIS and EIS funds. Over the past three decades, Boyd has helped future investment managers turn their ideas into successful, FCA-compliant venture capital funds. His practical, educational approach has made Sapphire a trusted partner for future fund managers building new investment vehicles and for startups seeking growth capital. When he’s not advising on fund structures or making investments in investee companies, Boyd shares his knowledge as an Honorary Professor of Practice in Venture Capital and as a faculty member at Harvard University, teaching Venture Capital. Boyd Carson CONNECT ### Related Insights EIS , Business Plans , Investor Documents ##### [Tamla Construction obtains EIS approval](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/tamla-construction-limited-eis-advance-assurance) EIS ##### [Film production company BristowHouse engages Sapphire](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/bristowhouse-productions-limited-eis-advance-assurance) EIS , Investor Documents ##### [Watch manufacturer EIS advance assurance](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/duo-watches-uk-eis) ## Let’s talk about what you’re working on. 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