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title: Surfing board manufacturer Skunk Works obtains R&D Tax Credit approval
description: Skunk Works Surf Company Limited SEIS and EIS advance assurance
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# [Surfing board manufacturer Skunk Works obtains R&D Tax Credit approval](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/skunk-works-surf-company-limited-seis-and-eis-advance-assurance)

 Written by [Vasiliki Carson](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/author/vasiliki-carson) | Oct 14, 2026, 9:00:34 AM

 

> "Sapphire Capital were very easy to work with, friendly, professional and had a great ability to explain complicated matters in simple, easy to understand terms. We would highly recommend them."  Ricky Martin, Skunk Works Surf Company Limited.

### Description:

Sapphire acted for Skunk Works Surf Company on advising and assisting with the R&D Tax Credits, corporate structuring and the attainment of advance assurance from HMRC for SEIS and EIS.

Skunk Works Surf Company manufactures soft surfboards and stand-up paddle boards in an ecologically friendly way using state of the art machinery to ensure offering the market the highest standard of performance boards. 

### Sector:

Design and manufacturing

### Classification:

R&D Tax Credits, corporate structuring and SEIS & EIS  

 

 

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