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GWN Consulting is an Australian innovation-funding advisory firm specialising in the R&D Tax Incentive and government grant advisory, working with clients ranging from early-stage startups through to ASX-listed companies. Its team draws on cross-disciplinary backgrounds in science, engineering, finance and law to deliver end-to-end R&D Tax Incentive claims, R&D governance and documentation frameworks, and audit-ready record-keeping interpreted through the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The firm also advises on state and federal grants (including EMDG, the Industry Growth Program and MVP grants) and related incentives such as the Digital Games Tax Offset, ESIC/ESVCLP and the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive. It was founded in 2023 by director Gary Neugebauer, formerly of KPMG, RSM and Deloitte.
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.
ATO Audit Defence
Represents and supports your firm during ATO compliance reviews, audits, or information requests relating to R&D claims.
R&D Strategy Development
Works with you to build a forward-looking R&D strategy that aligns eligible activities with business goals.
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 strong fit for innovation-driven companies, from early-stage startups through to ASX-listed businesses, that want an adviser to deliver the R&D Tax Incentive end-to-end alongside robust R&D governance, documentation frameworks and audit-ready record-keeping. Particularly suited to teams in software, biotech, engineering, manufacturing, mining tech and cleantech, with claims ranging from under $100K up to $20M+. Especially appropriate for founders who value a cross-disciplinary team spanning science, engineering, finance and law, and for clients also seeking R&D strategy, startup advice or other state and federal grants and incentives such as EMDG, the Industry Growth Program, the Digital Games Tax Offset and the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive.
Learn more about claiming the R&D Tax Incentive with GWN Consulting.
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gwnconsulting.com.auLocation
Level 25, Palace Tower, 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Firm Type
Small Business
Year Established
2023
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