Science and Technology

Richardsons has a strong reputation and a wealth of experience in dealing with technology companies, from start-ups to established businesses.

Some of the specialist areas in which we can assist are:

• Grant audits
• Calculations for Research and Development (R&D) and advice on claims submissions
• Making patent box claims
• Fundraising advice (grant, equity or loans)
• VAT planning & compliance
• SEIS & EIS legislation
• Capital allowance claims
• Capital Gains Tax

Many of our clients in this sector are technology start-ups, some based at Harwell, Oxford, and spinouts from universities including Oxford University, Oxford Brookes, Reading and Sheffield Hallam.

We also act for a number of aerospace clients, including suppliers to NASA and ESA (European Space Agency), and spinouts from organisations such as STFC.

For more information on how we can help in this area, please call or email  Alison Richardson or Jemima King.

“Over the course of the last six years Richardsons Chartered Accountants has provided our business with excellent accounting services and tax advice. All our contacts are highly professional, knowledgeable and responsive as well as being friendly and approachable. They have taken the time to get to know our business and been flexible in meeting our requirements as the business has evolved.”

Jason King, CEO of Oxford University spin-out Oxford Biotrans