MPA

Name

MPA

Legal name

Michael Price Associates Ltd

Website

https://mpa.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Tax Advisory Services

akta.pro primary industry

Results-Based Financing (RBF) & Performance-Based Grants (BPADAOAF)

Keywords

• R&D tax credit services
• Innovation funding advisory
• Accounting and tax services
• Outsourced finance department
• Business advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: MPA generates revenue through professional services fees charged to clients for R&D tax credit claims, Patent Box relief, grant services, accounting support, HR services, and business advisory. Fees are structured based on engagement terms, with R&D work payment due once claims are processed by HMRC or 90 days from invoice date, whichever is sooner. Standard payment terms are 14 days for other services. The firm offers both fixed-fee and hourly-rate engagements depending on service type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MPA (Michael Price Associates Ltd) is a UK professional services firm providing R&D tax credit claims, Patent Box relief, and innovation grant services alongside accounting, tax, HR, business advisory, and outsourced finance support. The firm helps UK SMEs identify qualifying R&D activities, prepare HMRC-compliant claims, secure non-dilutive Innovate UK grant funding, and access fractional CFO services through its acquired EFM sub-brand. Since 2004, MPA has helped over 2,000 UK businesses access more than £210 million in R&D tax credits and grants.

Product overview

MPA (Michael Price Associates Ltd) is a professional services firm offering a unified platform of advisory and compliance services for UK businesses. The core offering centres on R&D Tax Credits, Patent Box Relief, and Grant Services (including Innovate UK Smart Grants), supplemented by Accounting Support, Business Advisory and Growth Support, HR Services, and Business and Personal Tax Services. The firm also offers Outsourced Finance services, including Fractional CFO support through its acquired sub-brand EFM (Expert Finance Management). Additional services include HMRC Enquiry Support and R&D Advance Funding for clients navigating compliance challenges or seeking early access to R&D credits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R&D Tax Credits Expert service helping UK businesses claim R&D tax relief efficiently, maximising return while minimising time investment. Includes support for new claimants, existing claimants, compliance support, and advance funding.
• Patent Box Relief Service helping innovative businesses take advantage of Patent Box tax savings with clarity, compliance and ease.
• Grants Services Identifies right grant opportunities, prepares strong applications, and maximises chances of success for non-dilutive funding. Includes Innovate UK Smart Grants support, with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.
• Business Advisory and Growth Support Strategic advisory team supports businesses with forecasting, funding and planning, providing tools to grow with confidence.
• Accounting Support From annual accounts and Corporation Tax to day-to-day queries, providing peace of mind, accurate reporting, and more time to focus on running the business. Includes management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Business and Personal Tax Services Helps clients navigate EOTs (Employee Ownership Trusts), EMIs (Enterprise Management Incentives), IHT (Inheritance Tax), and EIS/SEIS schemes strategically for succession planning, rewarding teams, and attracting investors.
• HR Services From recruitment and contracts to everyday advice, helps build and manage a compliant, motivated workforce.
• Outsourced Finance From day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic CFO support, provides financial clarity, compliance, and confidence without the cost of hiring in-house.
• EFM (Expert Finance Management) Flexible, fractional financial management services giving businesses access to experienced finance professionals without commitment of a full-time hire. Nationwide network of Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, and business advisers under The MPA Group umbrella.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £210 million in R&D tax credits and grants accessed for clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EFM (Expert Finance Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEFM provides flexible, fractional financial management services through a nationwide network of Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, and business advisers. MPA acquired EFM to expand its outsourced finance offering, creating a comprehensive service for ambitious organisations seeking financial clarity at every stage of growth.
• Northampton Saints FoundationminorOthersMPA's nominated charity partner, supporting the foundation's life-changing fundraising initiatives.
• ARA (Automotive Remanufacturers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide R&D tax credit expertise and business advisory services to ARA members in the automotive remanufacturing sector.
• Scaffolding AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to promote growth and innovation funding access among scaffolding and construction industry businesses.
• Materials Handling Engineers' AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support materials handling engineering companies in accessing R&D tax credits and innovation grants.
• Nottinghamshire Manufacturing NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide innovation funding expertise to Nottinghamshire manufacturing businesses.
• Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support engineering and manufacturing SMEs with R&D tax relief and grant funding.
• Solid Handling & Processing Association (SHAPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to help SHAPA members identify and claim R&D tax credits for innovation activities.
• Construction Equipment Association (CEA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support construction equipment manufacturers in accessing innovation tax incentives.
• Rail AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide specialist R&D tax and innovation funding support to rail industry suppliers.
• Drive MidlandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to boost innovation funding provided to the automotive sector in the Midlands region.
• Silverstone Technology ClusterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support technology and engineering companies in the Silverstone area with innovation funding.
• OBN (Oxford Biotech Network) Life SciencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide R&D tax credit expertise to life sciences and biotech companies in the Oxford region.
• BCD Chartered AccountantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTop 10 regional accountancy firm in Birmingham partnered with MPA to provide enhanced R&D tax services to their clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Azets: UK and Nordic accounting and advisory group providing outsourced finance, R&D tax support, and business advisory to SMEs. Competes with MPA's accounting and outsourced finance offerings for similar growth-stage business clients.
• Crowe UK: Mid-tier UK accounting and advisory firm with an established R&D tax credit practice. Broader service portfolio than MPA but overlapping target market and competing for R&D tax mandates.
• Deloitte UK: Big 4 firm with substantial R&D tax credit and innovation incentives practice. Overlaps with MPA in serving innovative UK businesses but as part of a much broader audit, consulting, and tax portfolio.
• BDO UK: Major UK accounting and advisory firm with a dedicated R&D and innovation tax practice. Competes with MPA for SME R&D tax mandates as part of a wider portfolio of audit, tax, and advisory services.
• KPMG UK: Big 4 firm with established R&D tax credit advisory capabilities. Targets similar innovative UK clients as MPA but through a full-service audit, tax, and advisory platform.

Direct peers

• ForrestBrown: UK-based specialist R&D tax credit advisory firm. Closely comparable to MPA given shared focus on R&D tax claims for innovative UK SMEs, similar headcount range, and similar service model combining technical and tax expertise.
• ABGI UK: Specialist R&D tax credit and innovation funding advisory firm in the UK. Competes head-to-head with MPA on R&D tax claims and grant services for innovative SMEs across multiple sectors.
• Catax: UK specialist in R&D tax credits and Patent Box relief. Direct competitor to MPA's core R&D tax and Patent Box services, targeting the same innovative SME segment with comparable value proposition.
• RIFT Research & Innovation: UK R&D tax credit and grant funding specialist. Highly comparable specialist competitor offering R&D claims, Patent Box, and innovation grant support to UK SMEs in the same target market as MPA.
• Ayming UK: UK arm of global innovation tax consulting group. Directly comparable in R&D tax credit advisory, with broader geographic reach and corporate tax capability that complements its SME practice competing with MPA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MPAalwaysmoving

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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