--- title: Three most common mistakes on the EMI valuation description: After reviewing hundreds of valuation applications, the team has some tips on how to avoid the three most common mistakes. As each EMI Valuation is unique to a company, it is important that you provid --- [Skip to content](https://help.seedlegals.com/en/5214352-three-most-common-mistakes-on-the-emi-valuation#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![special-case-sl-logo.png\]](https://help.seedlegals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/special-case-sl-logo.png?width=165&height=18&name=special-case-sl-logo.png) - [Blog](https://seedlegals.com/resources/?nr=1) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Blog](https://seedlegals.com/resources/?nr=1) - English Show submenu for translations - [Home](https://seedlegals.com/) [Home](https://seedlegals.com/) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Centre (UK)](https://help.seedlegals.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. 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For example, for each discount that is applicable to you, we recommend you add supporting details or evidence where applicable. ![](https://help.seedlegals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-03-2025-04-20-02-6934-PM.png?width=2328&height=1404&name=image-png-Dec-03-2025-04-20-02-6934-PM.png) Take our Market Impact discount for example, it is important that your explanation is specific to your company and is as detailed as possible. As far as possible, any claims should be evidenced with data and explanations as to how it has affected your company specifically, as opposed to the market in general.  ![](https://help.seedlegals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-03-2025-04-21-14-8076-PM.png?width=2324&height=1396&name=image-png-Dec-03-2025-04-21-14-8076-PM.png) ### 2) Not having the right accounts or balance sheet It’s really important to have the right set of accounts and a recent balance sheet or else HMRC might have some questions on your application. For the accounts: - If you’ve been trading for 3 years or more, please provide the last three years’ worth of accounts - If you’ve been trading for less than 3 years, then provide what you have - If you are pre-revenue, no need for accounts *If your last filed accounts are older than 9 months, then also include your most recent management accounts* For the balance sheet: - The more recent, the better - we suggest within 1-2 months from today - If you’ve had a recent investment round, then the balance sheet must be from after that round ### 3) Incorrect answers to these questions: ![](https://help.seedlegals.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/seedlegals.intercom-attachments-7.comio334100352a68b7bec8337b20518947190h6nv1rHX4GkqTrSEqEb_mTXi8rVxvlwzdXZD1nbdREGe0jz3vGle-zG880_d0uzae6Q95iU7-1.png) For the first question, please include share allotments that have occurred since your last company accounts were filed at Companies House. These share allotments include investment rounds and other share issuances. Exclude share transfers. 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