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Link R&D Advisory is an independent Perth-based consultancy and Registered Tax Agent (R&D) helping innovative Australian businesses access the R&D Tax Incentive with structure, clarity, and long-term value.
Founded to deliver a more personalised and considered service, Link R&D Advisory works directly with companies to build accurate, well-supported R&D claims. Whether you are already claiming or exploring eligibility for the first time, the focus is on reducing your compliance burden while ensuring your claim is defensible and aligned with how your business actually operates.
About
A practical approach to the R&D Tax Incentive.
Link R&D Advisory is an independent specialist consultancy and Registered Tax Agent (R&D), founded by Harley Bell to bring a more personal, structured, and considered approach to the R&D Tax Incentive.
Link R&D Advisory is not part of an accounting firm, franchise, or outsourcing model. This independence allows a sole focus on helping innovative businesses make confident, compliant R&D claims without the competing priorities that come with larger or generalist practices.
Harley works directly with clients across the full claim process. That means engineers, developers, technical teams, and founders work consistently with the same person — someone who understands their business, communicates clearly, and brings both technical and financial depth to the engagement.
With over a decade of experience in R&D Tax Incentive consulting, and qualifications as a Registered Tax Agent (R&D) and Chartered Accountant, Harley structures claims that align with legislation and reflect how development work actually occurs. Innovation rarely follows a textbook model, and the approach adapts accordingly.
While operating independently, Link R&D Advisory works alongside accountants, advisors, and other professionals where it serves the client — maintaining a collaborative, client-first approach throughout.
Some businesses need help building R&D processes from the ground up. Others need targeted support for a specific claim or an independent review of existing documentation. The engagement is shaped around what is actually needed.
The aim is not simply to process a claim — it is to ensure the work is understood, properly documented, and recognised for its full value.
Link R&D Advisory operates as a Registered Tax Agent (R&D). You can read the Code of Conduct and Compliance Commitment for more detail on how we work, and a clear guide to how the R&D Tax Incentive works is also available.
Accreditations.
These accreditations ensure that Link R&D Advisory operates with accountability and professionalism.
Membership of these bodies requires adherence to professional and ethical obligations and ensures currency with legislative and policy developments.
Services
Support with structure, strategy, and clarity.Link R&D Advisory provides end-to-end support across the R&D Tax Incentive claim process. From identifying eligible work to preparing documentation, financial calculations, and compliance materials. Services are designed to reduce your administrative burden, strengthen your claim, and give you confidence in the outcome.
We don’t outsource your work or pass you between teams. Every engagement is handled directly and transparently.
Core services.
Link R&D Advisory works directly with businesses to:
Additional support.
Additional support includes:
The goal is not simply to prepare claims, it is to ensure clients understand and can use the incentive effectively year on year.
Not sure where to start? You can book an initial 30-minute consultation here to check your eligibility.
Pricing
Link R&D Advisory uses fixed fees, agreed in writing before any work begins. There are no hidden fees and no fees contingent on the R&D tax offset received — consistent with ATO guidance on R&D Tax Incentive fee structures.
Engagement.
For most R&D Tax Incentive engagements, fees fall within one of three indicative ranges (exclusive of GST):
Where scope is still emerging, a staged arrangement can be agreed to provide clarity at each phase.
What’s included.
Engagements typically include technical narrative drafting, application form lodgement and registration, R&D Tax Schedule preparation, expenditure calculations and apportionments, supporting workpapers retained to DISR and ATO standard, and ongoing access during the claim year.
How fees are determined.
Fees are calculated using an internal scoring framework that weights each engagement against a consistent set of complexity variables. This ensures fees are proportionate to the work involved and comparable across clients with similar scope. The main variables considered are:
These variables are discussed during the initial consultation and confirmed in the engagement letter before work begins.
Other engagements.
Specific deliverables outside a full claim engagement are quoted separately as fixed fees, including:
How a fixed fee is prepared.
1. Initial consultation — a no-obligation call or meeting to understand the company, the work being claimed, and the year being lodged.
2. Scope assessment — a short follow-up process to confirm the variables above (projects, operations, expenditure, contractors, grants, documentation).
3. Fixed-fee proposal — a written engagement letter setting out the scope, fee, payment terms, and what is included and excluded.
The first two steps carry no obligation. The fee is only confirmed once scope is clear.
R&D Knowledge
Understanding the R&D Tax Incentive program.
The R&D Tax Incentive is a government program designed to support businesses conducting eligible research and development. It offers a refundable or non-refundable tax offset for companies undertaking experimental work aimed at generating new knowledge, improving processes, or developing innovative solutions.
While the incentive is generous, interpreting and applying it correctly requires a good understanding of the legislation, eligibility criteria, and documentation standards.
Link R&D Advisory keeps in mind the most important first step: returning to the legislation itself. A step often overlooked. While guidance and interpretations may shift, the legislation remains the core authority.
There is no shortage of summaries and commentary online, much of it repeating the same basic points. Link R&D Advisory aims to go a step further, offering insights that focus on how to use the program effectively and in line with your real-world business operations.
Whether new to the incentive or looking to improve how to manage it, you can read our Practical Reflections Page on identifying eligible activities, avoiding common mistakes, and setting up your projects from the start.
Useful resources.
For a clear starting point, here are links to official guidance.
Primary source:
Additional guidance from key governing bodies:
Related article: How the R&D Tax Incentive Works – A Clear Guide for Australian Businesses
Client Feedback
- “The level of detail in Harley’s R&D review for potential funding was exactly what we look for as a lender. It gave us confidence in the analysis and helped us move quickly through our approval process.”
Josh Sanders – Head of Customer, Kashcade
- “Harley took the time to properly understand our development and how it fit within our operations. He visited our sites, worked through the technical details with our team, and structured the claim clearly across both the technical and financial aspects. His approach was thorough and collaborative throughout, and we were comfortable with the final claim submitted.”
R&D Technical Manager – Modular Construction Company
Read more feedback from clients and funding providers.
Contact
Let’s start a conversation.
Whether you are new to the R&D Tax Incentive or seeking to improve the structure and documentation of your current claim, Link R&D Advisory provides practical, compliance-focused support tailored to your stage of development.
Link R&D Advisory works with companies across Australia. Meetings are typically conducted via Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and can also be arranged in person in Perth.
All meetings are by appointment.
Services are delivered in line with our Code of Conduct and Compliance Commitment as a Registered Tax Agent (R&D).
Location.
Link R&D Advisory is based at Riff, Spacecubed, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000.
Meetings can be held at your office or ours, depending on what suits.
Initial consultation.
An initial 30-minute consultation is available for companies seeking to assess their R&D activities and eligibility under the Australian R&D Tax Incentive.
There is no obligation to proceed beyond the introductory discussion.
Book an Initial Consultation
For further enquiries, please contact: