About US
SGC Innovation Strategies is comprised of a group of highly skilled SR&ED tax credit and grants specialists. We assist businesses across Canada in preparing and submitting SRED tax credit applications and other grants and tax credits related to innovation, marketing and business development.
What sets us apart is our cross disciplinary in-house function with technical and financial / tax specialists. We will work with you on full cycle with dedicated 1-1 consultants who will maximize your claim through smart tax planning and build strong technical / scientific applications
These tax credits and grants are open to any corporation who is making some advances in their technology or in science. Many different businesses are able to apply for these substantial government incentives and our practise covers many different industries including :
- Software and Computer Engineering
- Health Sector (including medical and dental specialisms, complementary medicine, medical devices, pharma)
- Construction (incl civil engineering)
- Food and Drink
- Production / Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing (plant design, fabrication, craft industries)
Fundamentally , it does not need to be “high science” – the government values claims related to technology
The following fields are covered: software development and digital media, telecommunications, mechanical or industrial engineering, electrical and electronics, injection moulding, tooling and dyeing, chemical and aerospace, renewable energy, biotechnology, food and beverage, printing and advanced manufacturing, printing and advanced manufacturing.
About US - Why SGC Innovation Strategies?
We are a multi-disciplinary practise and unlike most other providers in this area, we have in-house technical expertise uniquely combined with high level tax advisory.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN :
- Focussed technical expertise to formulate your claim
- Focus on Tax Planning with the objective of maximizing your claim, taking into account optimum salary v dividend, income splitting (husband and wife) strategies
- Unlimited and unconditional support should a claim be subjected to a review
- We will prepare and submit the filings to the CRA or other government body without you incurring additional costs from your accountant
The practise profile services clients in many sectors and comprise OF :
- 1/3 in Software and IT (including development, IoT, developing new or combining technologies, innovative methods to solve problems)
- 1/3 in the Healthcare sector (including specialists, general practitioners, medical devices, complementary and alternative medicine, pharma and CRO)
The balance in the area of Construction, Engineering (mechanical and civil), Food / Drink and Manufacturing & Process
Richard Leigh MSc FCA-TECHNICAL DIRECTOR and OWNER
As a chartered accountant, qualifying in England, Richard started his accounting career in public accounting at Price Waterhouse in Manchester, UK. After 6 years, he moved into corporate finance, eventually taking on a number of roles leading to Chief Financial Officer in medium sized corporations in the areas of transport, construction, engineering and pharmaceuticals.
Eight years ago, Richard transitioned to providing consulting services in the areas of government related incentives including SR&ED tax credits, other tax credits including OMMITC (manufacturing) and OIDMTC (digital media) grants and government loans. Commencing this path in boutique consultancy and mid-large sized public accounting firms, he started his own business in 2021
Richard works with a small team of professionals, but he will be your main point of contact on full cycle, technical, costing, Tax T2 and claim application writing.