Corporation Tax, R&D Tax relief, Capital allowances, M&A Tax (including restructuring and buy/sell side due diligence) and share schemes
Experience:
Raj works with a wide range of businesses from start ups to large multinational business, and has over 15 years experience advising clients on a broad range of tax issues including general corporation tax matters, EIS/SEIS structures for start ups, tax efficient share schemes and structures, R&D Tax relief, Capital allowances and M&A Tax matters.
Raj regularly works with owner managed businesses advising on tax issues throughout the lifecycle of the business from inception to exit.
Raj joined the firm in 2023 having joined from PwC where he spent 4 years working in their private business tax team and latterly leading the North East Innovations relief team.
Notable client work and achievements
Achieved the Ronald Ison award for the Chartered institute of taxation exams
Extensive experience in working with businesses to manage their corporation tax affairs
Wide range of sector specialisms including manufacturing, engineering, software and technology.
Professional qualifications and memberships
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered institute of Taxation (CIOT).
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