ForrestBrown is your trusted partner for best-in-class innovation incentives advice.
Our proven combination of chartered tax advisers, accountants and industry-experienced science and technology specialists bring unmatched expertise to your business to help secure funding for your innovation.
We’re passionate about the transformative power of innovation for your business and the UK economy. That’s why we’re strong advocates for policies which support innovative businesses, and we champion raising professional standards across our industry.
Our integrated approach to innovation incentives, from R&D tax relief to Patent Box, grants and capital allowances, results in practical and insightful advice for your business.
Claiming R&D tax credits
End-to-end R&D tax credit claim preparation, ensure your business is rewarded for your investment in innovation.
RDEC and large companies
Robust RDEC claim preparation aligned to your wider tax strategy. Managing your risk rating with HMRC. Coordinating innovation incentives to global contexts.
Consulting
Specialist tax advice on demand. Consultancy on your terms. Make the most of your innovation.
HMRC enquiry support
Our expert team will resolve your HMRC R&D enquiry, protecting your business and securing the best outcome for you.
Accountant partner programme
Unrivalled technical tax and sector expertise for your clients to compliment your existing offering.
Do you need something else?
Are you looking for specific advice for your business? Get in touch with our team to discuss your unique requirements.
September claim notification deadline
Businesses with an accounting period ending 31 March 2025 have until the end of September to notify HMRC of their intention to make an R&D claim for this period, if they meet certain criteria. If you fail to notify HMRC in time, you could be at risk of losing your right to claim.
To find out whether this applies to you, read our comprehensive guide.
About ForrestBrown
Our 100-strong nationwide team is at the cutting edge of innovation incentives in the UK.
A member firm of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, we combine experience gained from more than a decade at the forefront of R&D tax relief advice with deep expertise in a range of other innovation incentives. We champion professional standards in our industry and have won awards for our work.
We deliver technical advice to our clients in plain English, with practical and actionable insights which align with your business objectives, however complex.
Chartered tax advisers and accountants: to oversee your claim and analyse your costs.
Sector specialists: to identify project costs and the full extent of your R&D.
Quality assurance: from a dedicated team including former-HMRC inspectors.
Enquiry support: from lawyers and tax advisers to liaise with HMRC on your behalf.
Success stories
R&D in software
We were previously working with one of the big four, but after hearing about ForrestBrown’s expertise in cybersecurity we thought their strong knowledge of our industry might add additional value. We have a strong reputation to uphold, so it’s important to us that our claims are in the best hands.
Dan Hodges, Finance Director, NCC Group
R&D enquiry support
We engaged ForrestBrown to assist us with an urgent R&D tax enquiry and found their service impeccable and timely. The team are knowledgeable and have a full understanding of the relevant legislation. They provided clear advice and guidance, which helped us to successfully defend our claim in full. Highly recommend their services.
Private equity backed managed cloud services business
“When we spoke to ForrestBrown, the difference was clear. They’re a specialist team who provide an end-to-end service. They’re flexible and proactive, which makes claiming easy. I’d certainly recommend their service to other businesses.”
Ric Hill, Co-founder, Ghyston
Having used Forrest Brown for our R&D claims for many years now, we find it much easier to understand and predict what our likely claim levels will be going forwards. This gives us a great advantage when it comes to business and cashflow planning, and allows us to invest in the future with confidence.
Tom Riley, Chief Finance Officer, The Compleat Food Group
Not only have ForrestBrown increased the value of our benefit, but they’ve also added welcome rigour to our claim methodology. With ForrestBrown’s help we’re moving to a contemporaneous approach which will put us on the front foot, enabling us to continue to invest in R&D with confidence.
Finance Director, Pharmaceuticals group
ForrestBrown helped us to bridge the gap between finance and scientific matters and to put together successful RDEC and Patent Box claims with confidence in their completeness and compliance.
Tina Manahai, Co-Owner and Managing Director, Healthy Supplies Ltd
Having claimed R&D tax relief for several years, an HMRC enquiry was unknown territory for us until last year. We soon found we were coming up against a wall, which was incredibly frustrating. ForrestBrown were brilliant and helped resolve the enquiry successfully so we can move forward with confidence.
One of the largest global marketing and advertising agency networks
ForrestBrown helped this business with their RDEC claims resulting in more than £3.7m benefit to the group.
Jarret Hardie, CTO, Sova Assessment Ltd
ForrestBrown’s experience in dealing with software claims enabled our R&D to be reframed in language that helped HMRC’s caseworker to understand our work.
Speak to our expert team today
We’re passionate about helping our clients access the valuable funding they deserve for their innovation. Speak to our team to get started today.
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