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StartupAUS Calls for Clearer Support for Software R&D Activities
December 6th, 2018StartupAUS, Australia’s national startup advocacy group has released a report titled Crossroads – Fifth Anniversary edition. Data from the company has found that almost 90 percent of startups rate the R&D tax incentive as “very important” or “critical” to their business’s success. Within the report, they have called for greater assurance for software companies accessing the R&D Tax Incentive, and put forward proposals including: A moratorium on audits for software claims; A legislative amendment to the R&D Tax Incentive, or […]
R&D Tax Incentive Crackdown For Software Claims
December 4th, 2018Reports have emerged in the media recently of software development companies that have been subject to adverse R&D Tax Compliance proceedings: Airtasker hit by R&D incentive tax crackdown that threatens tech firms Whilst the benefits available under the R&D Tax Incentive are significant, these reports affirm the need to ensure R&D claims are completed with diligence, and in accordance with the current reporting expectations. Recent publications from ATO and AusIndustry on software development activities have highlighted current regulatory compliance focuses, […]
Companies that have the best reputation as innovators aren’t necessarily those that spend the most on R&D
November 9th, 2018Despite Switzerland being known as one of the most innovative nations, latest reports have shown a 10% decline in the country’s research and development spending. This comes as a surprise due to the fact that worldwide R&D expenditure has reached an all-time high of $782 billion. The biggest Swiss companies invested $27.5 billion into R&D in 2018. The majority of the decline has come from Basel-based giant pharmaceutical companies Roche and Novartis. Roche spent around $1 billion less on R&D […]
Government commitment to pioneer in the life sciences industry by investing into research and development
November 7th, 2018In 2016 the Johnson & Johnson Partnering Office was launched to enable innovative research and development (R&D) for Queensland’s life sciences industry. The R&D facility is housed at Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation. The R&D centre serves as a strong platform to identify and nurture life science and research collaborations. Following on from the launch in 2016, the Queensland government has now announced a significant extension of the Johnson & Johnston R&D Office at […]
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News & ResearchStartupAUS Calls for Clearer Support for Software R&D Activities
StartupAUS, Australia’s national startup advocacy group has released a report titled Crossroads – Fifth Anniversary edition. Data from the company has found that almost 90 percent of startups rate the R&D tax incentive as “very important” or “critical” to their […]
R&D Tax Incentive Crackdown For Software Claims
Reports have emerged in the media recently of software development companies that have been subject to adverse R&D Tax Compliance proceedings: Airtasker hit by R&D incentive tax crackdown that threatens tech firms Whilst the benefits available under the R&D Tax […]
