R&D + GRANTS

Pathfinder Consulting Group was founded in 2017.  Scott and Matt leverage decades of consulting experience and a team of dedicated experts in the delivery of innovation consulting services.

Our services predominantly relate to the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive program and complimentary opportunities – our comprehensive experience includes:

  • Identification and assessment of potential R&D activities & drafting of R&D Applications
  • Calculation of R&D expenditure & completion of R&D Schedules
  • Development and implementation of robust R&D documentation processes
  • Successful resolution of AusIndustry and ATO reviews
  • Preparation of Advance / Overseas Findings and liaising with AusIndustry
  • R&D expenditure reviews to obtain external financing
  • Government grant ‘clawback’ analysis and calculation
  • Assisting companies to self-assess their eligibility for the 43.5% refundable R&D Offset
  • Analysis of contract R&D arrangements under the ‘for’ test
  • Preparation of Private Ruling applications for the ATO
  • Preparation of adjacent Government grant applications
  • Assistance in the self-assessment of ESIC eligibility