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Prime Partners is a Sydney-based chartered accounting firm specialising in securing non-dilutive funding for businesses through the R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) and federal and state government grants, operating on a transparent fixed-fee model. They provide an end-to-end R&DTI service – from identifying eligible activities and structuring defensible claims, through to ATO lodgement – working closely with both technical and C-suite teams across startups, SMEs, and multinational companies. They have specific expertise in software, AgTech, MedTech, and pharmaceutical science industries. Alongside their R&D Tax and grant services, Prime Partners offer a full suite of accounting, tax, VCFO, and SMSF services to support businesses at every stage of growth.
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 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.
Bookkeeping
Manages day-to-day financial record-keeping, ensuring R&D expenditure is tracked and categorised correctly.
Tax Return Lodgement
Prepares and lodges your annual company tax return, including the R&D Tax Incentive schedule.
Accounting Audits
Conducts independent audits of your financial statements, often required for larger R&D claims or grant acquittals.
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.
Prime Partners works with startups, SMEs, and multinationals, partnering with both technical and C-suite teams — with particular expertise across software, AgTech, MedTech, and pharmaceutical science. Their fixed-fee model and full accounting, tax, VCFO, and SMSF offering suit businesses that want R&D and grants handled alongside broader financial support.
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Sydney, NSW
Firm Type
Medium Firm
Year Established
2006
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