What ABGi does

ABGi USA is a specialized tax credit and incentives advisory firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operating as the US arm of the broader ABGi Group, a France-rooted advisory network (originally founded in 1990 as Acies Consulting Group in Lyon) that spans nine countries and is owned by Euronext Growth-listed Visiativ since 2018. The firm helps mid-market and enterprise clients identify and capture federal and state tax incentives across twelve core service lines, including Research & Development tax credits, cost segregation studies, Section 179D energy-efficient buildings deductions, Investment Tax Credit (Section 48/48E), Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (Section 45X), Carbon Oxide Sequestration Credit (Section 45Q), Clean Hydrogen Production Credit (Section 45V), Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z), Land Remediation incentives, Qualified Production Property, Non-Dilutive Funding/Grants, and a retained Talent Precision Search offering. Its underlying IP is a proprietary methodology for identifying and documenting qualified tax incentives, supported by in-house engineers, tax specialists, and tax attorneys who perform every engagement without outsourcing and without AI-generated work product.

The firm's customer base spans manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, commercial real estate, architecture, engineering, and clean energy developers, with 4,500+ clients served globally and individual engagements historically producing $284K–$759K in credits per client study. Revenue is generated through professional-services engagements with quote-based pricing; no public pricing or subscription model exists. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with a structured CPA/tax-professional partner channel, supplemented by webinars, educational events, content marketing, SEO, and email campaigns targeted at CFOs, tax directors, and their external advisors. ABGi delivers outcomes through human-led technical studies (Business Component Approach for R&D, in-house cost segregation for real estate) and reports material customer outcomes including $150M+ in 179D deductions under JT Daniels' leadership and $1B+ in tax credit initiatives under Jim Foster's direction.

Operationally, ABGi employs roughly 600 industry-specific experts worldwide and 51–100 staff in the US entity specifically. The firm has expanded its strategic advisory platform with six new service lines launched in April 2026, deepening its position in IRA-driven clean energy incentives and non-dilutive funding while continuing to rely on its 35-year proprietary methodology as the primary technical differentiator.

Name

ABGi

Legal name

ABGi USA

Website

https://abgi-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ABGi USA is a Houston-based specialized tax credit and incentives advisory firm, part of a nine-country group owned by Visiativ, that helps mid-market and enterprise clients capture R&D, energy, clean energy, cost segregation, and non-dilutive funding incentives using in-house engineers and tax attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Advisory and Innovation Incentives Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Tax, Incentives & Cost Segregation Advisory (BPAJANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL)

Keywords

• R&D tax credits
• Cost segregation studies
• Clean energy incentives
• Non-dilutive funding
• Tax incentive advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tax Advisory and Incentive Services: ABGi provides specialized tax advisory services focused on identifying and capturing tax incentives including R&D tax credits, energy efficiency deductions, cost segregation, and various production credits. Revenue is generated through professional service engagements with clients seeking to optimize multi-tax incentive strategies and preserve capital.
2. Talent Precision Search Services: ABGi Talent Solutions offers retained recruiting services for critical leadership and specialized roles, providing revenue through retained search engagements with clients building teams.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABGi is a specialized tax credit and innovation incentives advisory firm that helps businesses identify, claim, and defend federal and state tax incentives, including R&D tax credits, energy efficiency deductions (179D), cost segregation studies, clean energy production credits (45V, 45X, 45Q, 45Z, 48/48E), land remediation incentives, qualified production property deductions, and non-dilutive funding through public grants. The firm delivers services through in-house tax attorneys, engineers, and strategic advisors across multiple industries including manufacturing, energy, technology, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.

Product overview

ABGi USA is a specialized tax advisory and innovation incentives firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of 12 distinct service offerings. The core portfolio includes R&D Tax Credit services, various tax credit programs (Section 179D, 45V, 48/48E, 45X, 45Q, 45Z), Cost Segregation studies, Land Remediation Incentives, Qualified Production Property (QPP), Non-Dilutive Funding/Grants, and Talent Precision Search. As part of the global ABGi Group spanning nine countries, the company delivers integrated tax, engineering, and financial advisory solutions to help organizations optimize multi-tax incentive strategies and preserve capital. The company recently expanded its strategic advisory platform with six new service lines focused on non-dilutive funding, investment tax credits, clean energy incentives, and manufacturing equipment incentives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research & Development Tax Credit Federal and state R&D tax credit services for companies developing new products, refining processes, building software, or solving technical challenges through qualified research activities. Uses ABGi's proprietary Business Component Approach for thorough analysis and superior documentation.
• Cost Segregation Strategic tax study identifying portions of commercial buildings eligible for shorter depreciation lives (5, 7, or 15 years) to recover capital faster and increase early-year cash flow. Targets commercial real estate owners.
• Energy Efficient Buildings Incentives (Section 179D) Tax deduction service allowing commercial building owners and AEC firms to claim up to $5.94 per square foot for qualifying energy-efficient improvements and new construction meeting baseline energy efficiency standards.
• Clean Hydrogen Production Credit (Section 45V) 10-year performance-based tax credit service for low-carbon hydrogen production providing up to $3.00/kg for emissions under 0.45 kg CO2 per kg of H2. Includes lifecycle emissions certification coordination.
• Investment Tax Credit (ITC) – Section 48 / 48E Dollar-for-dollar tax liability reduction service for eligible clean energy projects including solar, wind, geothermal, combined heat and power, and storage projects under Sections 48 and 48E.
• Land Remediation Incentives Tax benefit advisory for redeveloping contaminated sites, including state incentives, refundable tax credits, and multi-year property tax exemptions.
• Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (Section 45X) Direct annual tax credit service for clean energy manufacturers based on quantity of eligible components sold including solar modules, PV cells, wafers, and wind blades.
• Qualified Production Property (QPP) Federal tax incentive service enabling U.S. manufacturers and producers to fully expense eligible property with 100% bonus depreciation for qualified capital investment.
• Carbon Oxide Sequestration Credit (Section 45Q) 12-year performance-based tax credit service of up to $85/metric ton for CO2 captured and stored, or $180/ton for direct air capture facilities.
• Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) Performance-based tax credit service for low-carbon biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel production, with credits up to $1.00/gallon for biofuel and $1.75/gallon for SAF.
• Funding & Grants (Non-Dilutive Funding) Service helping businesses secure strategic capital through public grants and incentives without sacrificing equity ownership. Targets growth-focused companies seeking non-dilutive funding sources.
• Talent Precision Search Retained recruiting solution for high-stakes leadership and specialized roles, combining structured methodology, market intelligence, and industry expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Secured over $150 million in 179D energy efficiency tax deductions for clients in just 3.5 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• IFTCmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ABGi acquired IFTC in Northern Ireland in early 2021, establishing operations in that region.
• Partner für Innovation & Förderung (PFIF)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ABGi established itself in Germany through a joint venture with PFIF, the pioneer and reference player in innovation financing in Germany.
• JumpstartmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ABGi acquired Jumpstart in the United Kingdom in 2019, expanding its UK operations and service capabilities.
• MSC AssociatemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ABGi acquired MSC Associate in the United Kingdom in 2019, strengthening its presence in the UK market.
• BGIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017ABGi acquired BGI, an R&D financing consultancy based in the United States, as part of its internationalization plan. This acquisition established ABGi's presence in the US market.
• InventacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017ABGi acquired Inventa, a company based in Brazil, as part of its internationalization plan expanding operations into the South American market.
• CPAs, Consultants, and Legal ProfessionalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABGi partners with accounting firms, consulting practices, and legal professionals to offer specialized tax incentive services. Partners can bring specialized expertise to their existing client relationships while sharing the goal of providing the best customer service and maximum financial benefits.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ernst & Young (EY US): Big-4 tax practice with significant R&D and sustainability-incentives capabilities — comparable on multinational clean energy and R&D engagements.
• Deloitte Tax (Deloitte US): Big-4 tax practice with dedicated credits & incentives and clean energy tax teams — competes for ABGi's largest enterprise clients across manufacturing, pharma, and energy.
• BDO USA: Top-tier accounting and tax advisory network with a multi-vertical credits and incentives practice — competes with ABGi on enterprise R&D and cost segregation but offers a much broader service portfolio.
• KPMG US: Big-4 firm with global R&D tax credit, clean energy incentives, and credits & incentives practices — overlaps ABGi on enterprise engagements but within a much larger portfolio.

Direct peers

• KBKG: Boutique national firm specializing exclusively in R&D tax credits, cost segregation, and §179D — head-to-head with ABGi's core incentives services.
• Ryan, LLC: Large specialty tax services firm offering credits and incentives (R&D, 179D, cost segregation) alongside broader state-and-local tax services — directly overlaps ABGi's incentives practice.
• alliantgroup: US-focused tax credit and incentives advisory firm historically concentrated on R&D, energy, and cost recovery credits for mid-market and enterprise clients — the closest direct competitor to ABGi's core proposition.
• RSM US: Mid-market-focused advisory and tax firm with a dedicated credits and incentives practice — comparable client segment (mid-market manufacturing, tech, life sciences) and overlapping service lines.
• Cherry Bekaert: Mid-Atlantic-rooted accounting and advisory firm with a strong tax credits and incentives practice serving manufacturing and technology clients — comparable delivery model and mid-market orientation.

Emerging players

• Alvarez & Marsal Tax (A&M): Specialist advisory firm with a growing credits, incentives, and sustainability tax practice — competing for similar middle-market and large-cap mandates with a more selective service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abgiusa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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