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Bacchus Advisory is a boutique accounting, tax and strategic business advisory firm based in Pyrmont, Sydney. Positioned as a 'one-stop shop for accounting, tax, business grants and strategic business advice', the firm specialises in the preparation of R&D Tax Incentive and Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) applications, alongside accounting, tax, virtual CFO, cross-border tax and government grant services for SMEs, ASX-listed companies, global entities and technology startups. It is a Chartered Accountants ANZ practice and a Xero Platinum Partner, and was a finalist for Boutique Firm of the Year at the 2025 Australian Accounting Awards.
Application Writing
Drafts and prepares your R&D Tax Incentive application, including technical narratives and supporting documentation.
Submission of Applications / R&D Lodgements
Handles the end-to-end submission of R&D registrations to AusIndustry and lodgement of R&D schedules with the ATO.
Project Eligibility Assessment
Evaluates your R&D activities against legislative criteria to determine which projects and expenditure qualify.
Expenditure Review
Reviews and categorises your R&D-related costs to ensure all eligible expenditure is captured accurately.
R&D Lending Support / Provides Letters of Comfort
Provides letters of comfort or supporting documentation to help you secure R&D advance financing from lenders.
R&D Strategy Development
Works with you to build a forward-looking R&D strategy that aligns eligible activities with business goals.
Tax Return Lodgement
Prepares and lodges your annual company tax return, including the R&D Tax Incentive schedule.
CFO Services / Financial Forecasting
Provides outsourced CFO capabilities including cash flow modelling, budgeting, and financial strategy.
Other Grant Applications
Assists with non-R&D government grant applications such as Export Market Development Grants or state-based programs.
Startup Advice
Offers tailored guidance for early-stage companies on structuring R&D, accessing incentives, and managing cash flow.
A fit for technology startups, SMEs and ASX-listed companies that want their R&D Tax Incentive and EMDG handled by a boutique Chartered Accounting firm as part of a one-stop relationship — alongside accounting, tax, virtual CFO and strategic advisory. Especially suited to founders who'd rather keep R&D, grants and their day-to-day finance function under one roof than juggle separate providers, and to growing companies wanting hands-on, partner-level attention.
Website
bacchus.net.auLocation
The Cooperage, Level 2 Suite 9, 56 Bowman Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Firm Type
Small Business
Year Established
2019
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