Leyton Canada

What Leyton Canada does

Leyton Canada is the Canadian operating arm of Leyton, a France-headquartered international consulting firm founded in 1997. The firm specializes in helping Canadian businesses identify and claim R&D tax credits (notably RS&DE and the Quebec CRIC), government grants, property tax savings, sales and customs duty recoveries, and VAT compliance. Its core delivery model is expert-led consulting supported by hybrid teams of engineers, PhDs, scientists, and tax professionals working alongside a CPA and tax professional referral channel. Service scope spans 65+ industries including Manufacturing, Aerospace, ICT, Health & Pharmaceuticals, Sustainable Development, Video Games, Agriculture, and Chemistry, with 4 offices across Canada and 100+ financing consultants supporting 6,000+ Canadian businesses at a 96% client satisfaction rate and 500 RS&DE claims accepted annually.

The underlying technology stack is modest: the proprietary "Leyton for Me" digital application digitizes and streamlines applications for tax incentives and government funding, complemented by an SR&ED tax credit calculator. The firm also offers adjunct services including Leyton Match (recruitment), Eureka Innolink (international R&D partner program), M&A advisory, and clean-economy investment credits. The firm is privately held under the Leyton Group (French parent, share capital €5,841,317) and has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or public listing.

Revenue mechanics are contingency-based professional services: clients pay no upfront fee and no hourly rate; Leyton charges a success-based percentage only on tax relief and grants actually obtained. Pricing covers full service including technical analysis, financial review, documentation preparation, and audit support without additional complexity or multi-entity charges. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, content marketing, webinars, podcasts (Startup Growth Engine), industry events (Leyton Connect), and a structured CPA/tax professional referral program, with NASBA certification enabling CPE credit offerings to accounting partners.

Name

Leyton Canada

Legal name

Leyton

Website

https://leyton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Leyton Canada is a Montreal-headquartered consulting firm that helps Canadian businesses identify and claim R&D tax credits (RS&DE, CRIC), government grants, and tax recoveries on a contingency-fee basis, serving 6,000+ clients across 65+ industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Incentive Consulting

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital & Technology Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAH)

Keywords

• R&D tax credits
• Government grants consulting
• Tax incentive advisory
• SR&ED consulting
• Innovation funding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. R&D Tax Credit Consulting: Success-based professional services for identifying and claiming R&D tax credits (RS&DE, CRIC), government grants, property tax consulting, and tax recovery services. No upfront payment required; fees are contingent on value obtained for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leyton Canada is an international consulting firm that helps Canadian businesses identify, document, and claim R&D tax credits (SR&ED/RS&DE, CRIC), government grants, and other innovation incentives. Services are delivered through expert-led consulting combining technical specialists (engineers, PhDs, scientists) with tax professionals, supported by the proprietary 'Leyton for Me' digital application that digitizes and streamlines incentive applications.

Product overview

Leyton Canada offers a comprehensive suite of tax incentive and government funding services centered around a consulting delivery model rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include SR&ED tax credit consulting (with 96% client satisfaction and 500+ accepted claims annually), government grants identification, property tax consulting, sales tax recovery, customs duty recovery, and VAT services. Supporting these core services is the proprietary 'Leyton for me' digital application for application management, and specialized programs like the Eureka Innolink international R&D partner program and Leyton Match recruitment service. The company also manages multiple provincial and federal tax credit programs including CRIC (Québec), CDAE, C3I, multimedia credits, and clean economy investment credits. The service delivery combines human expertise with technology tools including calculators and digital documentation platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SR&ED (RS&DE) Tax Credit Consulting Consulting service that helps Canadian businesses identify and claim Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credits, with a stated 96% client satisfaction rate and 500+ accepted RS&DE claims annually.
• Government Grants Identification and Application Identification and application services for government grant programs including CanExport, IRIA, BSP, and regional sector-specific programs covering innovation, hiring, training, and market expansion.
• Property Tax Consulting Real estate tax consulting that analyzes property evaluations, contests unjust amounts, and secures property tax savings with no initial fees.
• Sales Tax Recovery Service to improve short-term cash flow by identifying and recovering overpaid sales taxes for Canadian businesses.
• Customs Duty Recovery Service helping businesses recover overpaid customs duties.
• CRIC Tax Credit Consulting (Québec) Consulting to recover up to 30% of innovation-related expenses through Québec's research and innovation tax credit (Crédit d'impôt pour la recherche et l'innovation au Québec).
• VAT Compliance Services VAT compliance services simplifying VAT obligations for Canadian businesses operating internationally.
• Leyton Match Talent Recruitment Qualified talent recruitment service in Canada connecting businesses with skilled professionals.
• Leyton for Me Proprietary digital application that digitizes, streamlines, and simplifies applications for tax incentives and government funding on behalf of clients.
• Eureka Innolink Partner Program Partner program for international R&D adventures connecting Canadian businesses with global innovation networks.
• M&A Advisory Services Mergers and acquisitions advisory services helping businesses with strategic transactions and growth planning.
• Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits Consulting for investment tax credits supporting clean economy and sustainable business investments.
• Ontario Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit Consulting for the Ontario-specific manufacturing investment tax credit program.
• CDAE Digital Economy Automation Credit Consulting to support businesses in digital transformation initiatives through the Digital Economy Automation credit.
• Multimedia Tax Credits Consulting for multimedia tax credit programs supporting content creation and digital media projects.
• C3I Investment and Innovation Tax Credit Consulting for the Investment and Innovation tax credit (C3I) supporting R&D and innovation investments.
• RS&DE Tax Credit Calculator Self-service digital tool providing preliminary SR&ED tax credit estimates based on common R&D parameters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% client satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• StarburstmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Strategic alliance between Leyton and Starburst to redefine deeptech innovation. The partnership combines Starburst's expertise in funding and structuring startups' innovation with Leyton's R&D tax credit optimization capabilities.
• GBI (Green Business Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. Invest in a future that's both eco-friendly and cost-effective through combined sustainability incentives expertise.
• CPA & Tax ProfessionalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership program for accounting and tax professionals to maximize client relationships with access to R&D tax credits, government grants, and innovation funding expertise.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alliant Group: Alliant Group is one of the largest specialized R&D tax credit consulting firms in North America, with a similar success-based fee model and focus on identifying and claiming federal/state R&D credits. Directly competes with Leyton in the same niche advisory category.
• Cherry Bekaert: Cherry Bekaert is a mid-market accounting firm with a dedicated R&D tax credit and incentives practice serving technology, life sciences, and manufacturing clients. Closely comparable to Leyton in targeting innovation-intensive SMB and mid-market segments.
• Withum: Withum is a top-30 US accounting and advisory firm with a strong R&D tax credit practice targeting technology, life sciences, and manufacturing clients. Offers comparable R&D tax credit advisory services to mid-market innovators.
• Ryan LLC: Ryan is a leading global tax services and software firm specializing in tax credits, incentives, and property tax consulting. Directly comparable to Leyton in delivering tax credit and incentive advisory services across multiple jurisdictions.

Broad incumbents

• BDO USA: BDO is a top global accounting and advisory network with a significant R&D tax credit practice serving mid-market and enterprise clients. Overlaps with Leyton on R&D tax credit services but competes across a far broader advisory portfolio.
• RSM US: RSM is a leading mid-market accounting and consulting firm with an established R&D tax credit consulting practice. Competes with Leyton for mid-market R&D credit mandates while offering broader tax and advisory services.
• KPMG: KPMG is a Big 4 firm with a global R&D tax credit and incentives practice serving enterprise and mid-market clients. Competes with Leyton on large R&D credit engagements as part of a broader multi-service advisory portfolio.
• Deloitte: Deloitte is a Big 4 firm with extensive R&D tax credit and government incentives advisory practices, including SR&ED in Canada. Competes with Leyton across enterprise R&D credit mandates as part of a multi-line advisory operation.
• Ernst & Young (EY): EY is a Big 4 firm with global R&D tax credit and innovation incentive advisory capabilities. Overlaps with Leyton on large and complex R&D credit engagements and competes for enterprise clients.
• Crowe LLP: Crowe is a top-10 US accounting and advisory firm with a dedicated R&D tax credit practice serving mid-market and enterprise clients in technology, manufacturing, and life sciences. Comparable to Leyton in R&D advisory positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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