Small Business
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Lawnch is a Gold Coast-based corporate and commercial law and business advisory firm serving startups, scale-ups and SMEs, founded by director Tammi McDermott.
It offers a dedicated Research & Development (R&D) advisory service led by its Head of R&D and Grants, Sofia Braybrook, helping Australian businesses assess eligibility, identify claimable expenditure and prepare R&D Tax Incentive claims to ATO requirements.
Lawnch works with clients throughout the year making sure everything is captured in a way that fits your business. The firm also provides grants advisory – working across Ignite Ideas programs, Industry Growth Program, Sovereign Industry Development Fund, Tourism Grants, Export Market Development Grant, and other competitive grant programs.
On the legal side Lawnch specialise in Board advisory, M&A, commercial agreements, capital raising, business structuring and other commercial legal services. We offer a free initial consult to all clients.
Advance/Overseas Findings
Submission of applying for Advanced and Overseas Finding application for the R&D Tax Incentive with the Department of Industry, Science & Resources.
Application Writing
Drafts and prepares your R&D Tax Incentive application, including technical narratives and supporting documentation.
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.
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.
Other Grant Applications
Assists with non-R&D government grant applications such as Export Market Development Grants or state-based programs.
ATO Audit Defence
Represents and supports your firm during ATO compliance reviews, audits, or information requests relating to R&D claims.
Startup Advice
Offers tailored guidance for early-stage companies on structuring R&D, accessing incentives, and managing cash flow.
Legal Support
Provides or coordinates legal advice on IP protection, R&D contracts, and compliance-related matters.
Learn more about claiming the R&D Tax Incentive with Lawnch.
Visit R&D pageWebsite
lawnch.com.auLocation
18/99 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220
Firm Type
Small Business
Year Established
2023
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