MPA
MPA comprises a diverse team of technical experts, tax specialists, and industry-leading accountants, dedicated to fostering innovation in the UK economy since its establishment in 2004.
Having facilitated over £210m in R&D tax credits and grants for more than 2,000 UK businesses, its unique focus on all aspects of innovation distinguishes this professional services provider from many other firms.
This commitment to supporting innovation extends beyond financial assistance. MPA provide comprehensive professional services, handling essential business operations such as accounts, logistics, and HR, allowing clients the freedom to focus on innovation and business growth.
Driven by its core values of customer-centricity, excellence, and innovation, MPA aim to unleash, expedite, and sustain world-class innovation among forward-thinking UK enterprises. As the sole professional services firm specialising in innovation across the board, MPA assist in optimising financial resources through accounting, tax credits, funding opportunities, and investments.
Every new technology in every emerging market needs financial resources. But, MPA make all the difference by being committed to building a service around innovation and supporting its development.
Business Partner
Services
Accounting Support
MPA offer comprehensive accounting services that go beyond basic number-crunching. Serving as your in-house accountant, financial controller, and finance director, MPA empower you to make swift, informed decisions. With AAT and ACCA qualified experts, everything from traditional accounting tasks to strategic financial planning will be handled.
Tax Services
Taxation is crucial yet tedious. With evolving regulations and rates, managing taxes becomes overwhelming. MPA offers expert tax advice for businesses and individuals. Qualified advisors handle compliance, efficiency, and future planning, ensuring legality and optimisation. From corporate filings to personal wealth management, MPA provide comprehensive assistance and help you navigate tax complexities seamlessly.
Business Advice
MPA’s ‘Always Moving’ ethos emphasises adaptability in dynamic markets. It offers tailored business advice, including forecasting, strategic planning, and managing intangible assets. MPA provides regular reports and reviews to aid strategy adjustments. Its focus on human expertise ensures a personalised service, from tax advice to legal compliance. Additionally, it assists with transfer pricing policies for international operations.
R&D Tax Credits
R&D tax credits offer UK businesses an average of £54,000 to boost innovation. With over 12 years of expertise, MPA has streamlined the claim process, helping you minimise stress and maximise returns. Without R&D initiatives, companies struggle to compete. Two main schemes exist: SME R&D for smaller businesses, offering up to 27% tax offset, and RDEC for larger companies, providing around 12% relief. MPA’s tailored 4-step process ensures accurate claim submission, aiding over 600 businesses yearly.
Grants
Unlock your business potential with grants tailored to your needs. Facing economic challenges, businesses are seeking funding for growth. MPA offer comprehensive grant services including boot camps for application readiness, personalised grant matching, review and coaching, and full grant writing. Led by Dr. Chloe Sharp, the team specialises in securing non-dilutive funding. Let MPA streamline your application process and help you access the funds necessary for innovation and growth.
Patent Box
MPA offers a Patent Box scheme, lowering Corporation Tax to 10% for businesses investing in innovation. Despite potential benefits, only 3% of eligible companies utilise it. Patented inventions, often minor improvements, can yield substantial returns. MPA simplifies the application process into three steps: Technical Assessment, Forensic Accounting, and Tax Return Submission. Patents can cost as little as £5,000 and take only 9 months. Tax savings last for 20 years and apply globally, protecting inventions from replication.
Partnerships
Working with a partner like MPA can help you spend less time looking for the right solution, and more time benefiting from the best expertise. Its ambition is to serve as a one-stop professional services shop for SMEs as passionate about innovation as they are.
Connect
Boost your network and connect with experts at MPA.
Samantha Wildman
Group Client Director
Mike Price
Founder & Chairman
Resources & Events
Download MPA’s Professional Services for Innovative SMEs flyer.
This resource acts as a guide to the strategic support available for businesses at all stages.
From accounting, tax, legal, and innovation funding services to financial management outsourcing, you can access all the guidance you need on a host of professional services offered by MPA Group.
Webinars & In-Person
Bitesize sessions covering a range of subjects, from how to access grants and
VC funding, to exit planning, to monetising
your IP – these sessions run for 45 minutes
with 1:1 follow ups for anyone with more
specific questions.
Workshops
From a few hours to a full day, we run
workshops to provide the commonly
missed education on how to approach
grants to maximise success and efficiency
in applications, as well as panel discussions
and more informal conversations on
business growth and financial best practice.
Podcasts
MPA’s Innovation Matters Podcast shines a light on the fascinating stories of true
entrepreneurs and innovators across the
UK, focused on getting real, relatable
stories heard from business owners and
experts – covering failure, success, and
everything in between.
Exiting your business: Advice for SMEs Post-Autumn Budget 2024
Join PP Plus network partner, MPA for an insightful webinar on navigating the sale of your business in light of recent changes from the Autumn Budget 2024.
Equity vs Grant Funding for Scaing Businesses
Join PP Plus network partner, MPA for an insightful webinar unravelling the complexities of funding options and ways to help you make the best choice for your scaling business.
Beating Founder Burnout
The life of a business founder is often a challenging one, as the demands of the business pull them in many directions at once, and place them under considerable stress and strain.
The Importance of Cashflow: Q&A with EFM Associate Edward Leek
In this Q&A, Edward Leek shares his thoughts on the importance of managing and optimising cashflow, and why this is an area in which businesses can particularly benefit from the expertise of a part-time, outsourced FD.
Partner Event: How to Win Regional Investment
This event is for any UK SME looking for growth funding, particularly those who may not qualify for other finance options due to size, or activity.
Partner Event: How to build an effective IP strategy
Are you a business owner looking to safeguard your intellectual property and strengthen your business strategy?
Partner Event: Building Financial Resilience – Planning & Strategy Masterclass
Most business owners haven’t had the time or space to consider their exit strategy from the beginning, and often unpredictable events can influence the need to exit.
