MPA (Michael Price Associates Ltd)

MPA, professional services for innovative UK businesses

MPA is the trading name of Michael Price Associates Ltd, a British professional services firm that presents itself as the only one specialising in all aspects of innovation. Founded in 2004, its activity is aimed at UK businesses and combines tax, accounting, financial, employment and legal advisory.

The firm states it has helped more than 2,000 UK businesses access over £210 million in R&D tax credits and grants. Its team is described as comprising technical experts, tax specialists, accountants and people linked to innovation.

Innovation funding: R&D tax credits, Patent Box and grants

The core of its offering is public incentives for innovation. MPA handles R&D tax relief claims, both for first-time claimants and for those already claiming, and includes compliance and advance funding services for the credit. It also advises on the application of the Patent Box regime, with explanatory materials on how it works, practical examples and a comparison between the old and new rules.

In the field of grants, the firm identifies opportunities, prepares applications and supports the securing of non-dilutive funding, with specific attention to Innovate UK programmes. It also offers support to businesses whose R&D claims have been subject to review or rejection by HMRC, the UK tax authority.

Tax, accounting and outsourced finance

MPA provides accounting services covering annual accounts, Corporation Tax and day-to-day queries, as well as management accounts. In tax matters, its catalogue includes business and personal tax, Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT), EMI incentive plans, Inheritance Tax and EIS/SEIS schemes.

The firm also offers an outsourced finance department, from day-to-day bookkeeping to fractional CFO support, and strategic advice for forecasting, funding and growth planning.

Human resources and legal advisory

The human resources area covers everything from recruitment and contracts to everyday advice for building and managing a compliant, motivated workforce. The firm also integrates legal services within its multidisciplinary offering for businesses scaling up, restructuring or preparing an exit.

EFM, fractional financial management within the group

EFM is part of The MPA Group and provides flexible fractional financial management services. Its national network of finance directors, financial controllers and business advisers enables businesses to access experienced finance professionals without hiring full-time.

Client profile and collaborations

The firm works with innovative SMEs in sectors such as automotive, engineering, human resources, software and IT, life sciences, lighting, manufacturing and partnerships. Published case studies include Zizo, Key IVR, Caltherm and The Structural Battery Company. MPA collaborates with UK companies, organisations and trade associations to bring financial, tax and business services closer to their members.

Location and contact

Phone: 01234 912000 · Hours: Monday to Sunday: 09:00-17:00