Who we are
ForrestBrown is an award-winning firm of chartered tax advisers (CTA) – the gold standard in tax. We specialise in research and development (R&D) tax credits. Our team of chartered tax advisers, sector specialists and former-HMRC R&D Unit tax inspectors help innovative businesses grow.
Our expertise
R&D tax credits is all we do. This means our chartered tax advisers have a deep understanding of the R&D tax credit legislation and its application to businesses. We’re the only UK R&D tax credit consultancy with chartered tax adviser status – the gold standard in tax. We also have international scope, resources, and expertise as part of US-based consultancy alliantgroup.
Our approach
Our rigorous approach produces robust R&D tax credit claims. We quality assure each claim for accuracy with a distinct team including ex-HMRC R&D Unit tax inspectors. This reduces our enquiry rate to less than 2% – well below the national average. And we often spot R&D that others miss, increasing claim values.
Our service
We’re proud to deliver outstanding service. Clients and partners tell us they like working with us because we combine technical excellence with passion for innovation. They return because we consistently deliver fantastic results. And they refer us because they trust we’ll deliver the same results to people in their network.
Our impact
Our impact is far-reaching. Our clients operate in every industry sector, and range from start-ups and medium-sized businesses, right through to large organisations.
Our clients have found the process very simple. They are able to take a hands-off approach while we provide the information to ForrestBrown, which for them is a bonus. Some of them are on their second or third year of working with ForrestBrown which in itself shows how well it is going.HSJ Accountants Natalie Staples-Vvind, Tax Manager
ForrestBrown have been responsive and proactive in all of our dealings. Continuity of team has allowed them to really understand our business. Their considerable technical firepower through in-house specialists is a great resource for a business like Future. We value our relationship with ForrestBrown and look forward to working with them on future R&D claims.Future PLC Oli Foster, Group Financial Controller
Our awards
#77 of 100
The Sunday Times best small companies to work for
2019
3 star accredited
Best Companies - "extraordinary" levels of employee engagement
2019
Winner
Best independent consultancy firm
2018
#1 of 50 & category winner
Overall winner & financial & professional services winner
2018
#47 of 100
The Sunday Times best small companies to work for
2018
3 star accredited
Best Companies - "extraordinary" levels of employee engagement
2018
Top 50
Business Leader top 50 trailblazer (Simon Brown)
2018
Finalist
The ECI B2B business of the year
2017
Winner
Entrepreneur of the year (Simon Brown, MD and founder)
2017
Finalist
Employer of the year
2017
Winner
Accountants and tax adviser of the year
2017
Winner
IoD South West young director of the year (Simon Brown, MD and founder)
2017
Winner
Taxation's rising star award (Lisa-Marie Smith, director)
2017
Winner
Financial category
2017
Finalist
Lloyds Bank best new business of the year
2016
Winner
Best independent consultancy firm
2016
Winner
Business of the year (11-50 employees)
2016
Winner
Startup business of the year
2016
Ranked
#13 of #100
2016
Finalist
The Duke of York new entrepreneur of the year (Simon Brown, MD and founder)
2015
Winner
Service business of the year
2015