Welcome to
BC&A Innovation
We’re Research & Development Tax Relief experts based in Southsea, Portsmouth. We help innovative UK businesses understand HMRC’s ‘Research & Development Tax Relief’ scheme and create robust, defensible and maximised R&D claims.
Our team is a mixture of accountants, technical experts and industry specialists: We’re ideally placed to ensure you get the tax relief you’re entitled to with minimal disruption to your business-as-usual. We work with your existing accountancy structure to ensure your claims are professionally written and encapsulate all R&D activity, claiming back the maximum relief available.
About BC&A Innovation
We've helped hundreds of businesses like yours secure millions in Research & Development tax relief
Our team recognises the importance of R&D in advancing UK businesses, big and small, and we understand the time burden, resources and complexities of claiming tax relief for that R&D. These constraints often leave companies failing to get the tax relief they’re entitled to or underclaiming significantly due to unclear, often confusing guidelines about what constitutes R&D. As experts in R&D tax relief, we’re here to unblur the lines and create robust, defensible and maximised claims on your behalf.
We’re experienced tax professionals, accountants and technical experts with a deep understanding of the R&D tax relief regulations. We’ve worked in many of the industries we now serve and are ideally placed to understand your business’ R&D Activities. As part of HMRC’s panel on R&D, we stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the guidance, to provide our clients with the most accurate and up-to-date advice.
At BC&A Innovation we take the burden of claim generation away from the business so you can do what you do best, while we do what we do best. We pride ourselves on our integrity, professionalism and commitment to our clients.
Our Process
What to expect when working with
BC&A Innovation
1. Discovery Call
Book your FREE 15 minute discovery call today to discuss your R&D activity and we'll guide you on best next steps and estimated claim value.
2. Information gathering
Our technical experts and industry specialists will work with you to uncover all areas of work activity eligible under the R&D scheme, ensuring we have everything we need to support a robust, defensible and maximised claim.
3. Create R&D Tax Claim
Our technical experts will write your claim and supporting documents with a clear assessment of your eligible activity and costs, ensuring compliance with the scheme's governance throughout.
4. Approval & Submission
We'll share, for your approval, the claim draft and supporting documentation. We'll explain in detail how we have arrived at our assessment of your claimable activity, costs and claim value. When you're happy, your claim can be submitted as part of your standard end-of-year processes.
5. Liaising with HMRC
Should HMRC require any further information or have queries regarding your claim, we'll liaise with them to ensure speedy payment without any reduction in claim value.
6. Payment
Once your payment is received, we'll send it across the same working day and advise you on processes that can be put in place to make future claims even more hassle-free. Don't worry about claims going forward, we'll be in regular contact to remind you what is needed and when.
How we operate
We’re committed to understanding of the unique requirements of each client. To that end, we begin with a comprehensive consultation to fully appreciate and understand your financial aspirations and specific requirements. Our services are deliberately designed to offer flexibility, acknowledging the demanding schedules of our professional clients and ensuring availability for face-to-face consultations as necessitated.
Kumar Associates is renowned for its adeptness in a comprehensive array of services, including but not limited to Audit & Accounts, Taxation Services, Bookkeeping & VAT, Payroll Services, and Company Secretarial tasks. Learn more about our services here.
Our profound expertise in the medical sector allows us to offer specialised guidance and strategic solutions tailored to medical professionals, thereby facilitating optimal financial efficiency and compliance.
Transparency
As a firm grounded in professionalism, we uphold the principles of integrity and honesty in every aspect of our practice. During our initial consultation, we will collaboratively determine the services you require and establish a fixed fee for each, ensuring transparency from the outset. Our commitment to clarity means we avoid unexpected charges, unforeseen tax liabilities, or overlooked issues. Moreover, we believe that open communication is fundamental; thus, inquiries from our clients are encouraged and never subject to additional fees.
Leveraging the latest technological advancements, we streamline routine tasks to maintain current and meaningful financial data. This efficiency enables us to conduct regular reviews and maintain open lines of communication, empowering our clients with the insights needed to make informed decisions. Such strategic advice is designed to enhance competitive positioning, reduce expenditures, minimise tax obligations, and increase profitability.
R&D Spotlights
Have a look at some examples of R&D in different industries
BC&A Businesses
BC&A Chartered Accountants
Tailored accountancy, taxation, payroll and management services in Hampshire and across the South Coast for over 20 years.
Kumar Associates
Providing accountancy and taxation services to a number of clients, specialising in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
BC&A Innovation
BC&A Innovation are the R&D tax specialist wing of our business. Our specialists will guide you through the whole process of claiming tax relief for innovative work and projects.
BC&A Romsey
BC&A Romsey is a firm of accountants, established for over 25 years. Our clients range from private individuals to limited companies.
BC&A Mergers
A specialised division of BC&A Chartered Accountants, established to cater to the unique needs of accountancy firms seeking to merge, buy, or sell. We have leveraged our extensive industry expertise to facilitate seamless and successful mergers and acquisitions.
Testimonials
What our clients say about us:
Head of Finance
Continental
“Competent work and agreed outcome delivered in time. [BC&A Innovation] have been our service provider for the RDEC (Research & Development Expenditure Credit) process for several years and the processes have run very smooth and quick. Furthermore, we appreciate their proactive communication about process flow.”
Not sure if you qualify for R&D tax relief? Book a FREE discovery call today.
Many of the businesses we work with were unsure if they qualified for R&D tax relief at first. A few had even been told by other agencies that they could not claim. Yet, with our help they were able to correctly identify eligible R&D projects and claim back vital funds.
As experts in HMRC’s definitions of Research & Development, we’ll be able to tell you if you should make a claim or not. We’re success fee based, which means it isn’t in our interest or yours to take forward claims that won’t pass HMRC’s stringent checks. If we say it’s worth doing, you can take that to the bank.
- We'll generate a claim based on the information you share.
- We'll submit the claim on your behalf.
- We'll defend your claim at no extra charge, should HMRC have further questions.
Ready for a discovery call? Think of it as a no-obligation chat where we can discuss the work you’ve undertaken and identify tax-saving opportunities. Our expert consultants are keen to speak with you.