Blog13th Jan 2026Handling HMRC R&D Investigations: Transparency and AIOver the last three years, there has been a sharp rise in HMRC R&D investigations. With tighter scrutiny in place for R&D claims, it’s now essential to clearly demonstrate how your work advances technology. As AI adoption grows, more companies…By Mark GravesView more
Blog18th Dec 2025Do evidence-based R&D tax claims give you confidence?R&D tax relief exists to encourage innovation across the UK, and at its best, it delivers valuable support to companies pushing technological boundaries. Yet in recent years, as HMRC has increased the depth and frequency of its enquiries, many businesses…By Matthew MillyardView more
Blog18th Dec 2025Extracting value before sale: What owners need to knowYou’ve poured years of hard work into your business. At some point, you might be considering extracting value before sale, afterall it’s natural to want to take some money off the table, create security for your family and start to…By Liam HosieView more
Blog5th Dec 2025Is advance assurance the key to claiming with confidence?The Autumn 2025 Budget unveiled a new R&D advance assurance pilot to help SMEs gain certainty on their tax relief claims. The government’s commitment to innovation remains clear: R&D tax reliefs are central to achieving the OECD goals of improving…By Ross ParslerView more
Blog27th Nov 2025Is Patent Box Relief more valuable than ever?In today’s innovation-led economy, businesses developing intellectual property (‘IP’) have a valuable opportunity to reduce their corporation tax burden by claiming patent box relief. As one of the most effective – yet often underutilised – tax incentives available to innovative…By Andrew BlairView more
Blog12th Sep 2025Could EIS or VCT reliefs work for you?When it comes to raising funds for early-stage businesses, it’s easy to feel like the odds are against you. Investors want returns, founders need capital, and both sides are trying to manage risk while chasing growth. That’s where enterprise investment…By Liam HosieView more
Blog4th Jul 2025The EMI share scheme: 4 key benefits employers need to knowRetaining top talent in an increasingly competitive labour market isn’t a new challenge that UK businesses are facing. It is, however, a challenge that is becoming increasingly difficult, with more factors contributing to businesses’ struggles. Competitive pay and benefits are…By Liam HosieView more
Blog24th Jun 2025Are changes coming to UK transfer pricing rules?On 28 April 2025, HMRC announced a consultation period in respect of significant changes to the UK’s Transfer Pricing, Diverted Profits Tax and Permanent Establishment legislation as part of the government’s Spring tax update. In this article, we will review…By Erica FitchieView more