Technology Clients

Invariably, technology companies are started by entrepreneurs with a technical rather than an accounting or business background. We realise that technology start-ups need support, and are prepared to invest our time in helping your company succeed.

Hackett Griffey LLP, being based just outside Cambridge, have developed an enviable presence in the technology sector. Some of the exciting technology clients that we have acted for include:

  • Digital printers
  • Software developers
  • Scientific instrumentation
  • University spin-off companies
  • Semiconductor design
  • Defence
  • Nanotechnology

We can help in all of the follow areas:

  • Company formation
  • Shareholding structures and shareholder agreements
  • Choosing accounting systems
  • Selection of bankers
  • Grant applications
  • Negotiations with equity investors and venture capitalists
  • Remuneration planning
  • Assistance with business plans and cashflow forecasts
  • Bookkeeping and VAT returns
  • Payroll
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Annual statutory accounts
  • Corporation tax compliance
  • R&D Tax Credit claims
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Company secretarial (e.g. board minutes, share issues)
  • Auditing of expenditure for grant purposes. Remember that certain grants need to be audited by a registered auditor
  • Planning for exit
  • Maximising your returns
  • Realising a tax-efficient sale
  • Tax-efficient investments

Please contact us for further information and advice.