Business Expansion Scheme


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Business Expansion Scheme

Also called the BES. A structure in the United Kingdom that assisted new and small businesses in raising capital. Individuals and companies received tax incentives to invest in new companies and other high-risk ventures. It resulted in a large increase in investment in new companies. The BES was introduced in 1983 and was replaced by the Enterprise Investment Scheme in 1994.

Business Expansion Scheme

see ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SCHEME.
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