Can a founder self-issue EIS certificates to investors without paying a third-party service provider?

Yes. Members have successfully self-issued EIS certificates through the HMRC process without paying third-party fees (typically £500+).

- **Self-issuing via HMRC** — Two members confirmed they completed the process independently. One received HMRC authority to issue certificates directly to investors after learning the stages and following the process. The other described it as straightforward and not difficult. This approach eliminates the need to pay external firms for certificate issuance.