Position: Consultant – Patent Box
Pay Range: Project based compensation
Location: Based in United Kingdom
About The Change
: Welcome to The Change, where innovation meets impact. We are a boutique consultancy dedicated to pioneering change and shaping the future. At our core, we champion innovation, striving to redefine norms and push boundaries to create a better world.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to making a meaningful difference. We leverage our expertise and creativity to tackle the most pressing challenges of our time, from sustainability to social equity. Every project we undertake is an opportunity to leave a lasting, positive impact on society and the environment.
Our Core Values
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* Innovation: At the forefront of innovation, we transform bold ideas into reality.
* Teamwork: Integral to our approach, we join forces with client teams, enriching their projects with fresh perspectives and cutting-edge practices.
* Strategic Support: We enable companies to control their destinies through comprehensive strategic planning and robust support in implementing innovative solutions.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Patent Box Tax Consultant to support our innovation and IP-related tax advisory projects. This role involves preparing high-quality financial documentation to support UK Patent Box claims, aligning patent portfolios with commercial revenues, and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the UK Patent Box regime, corporate tax, and its interaction with R&D tax relief. The role requires the ability to translate complex technical, financial, and IP data into clear, compelling reports that withstand HMRC review and deliver value to clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct detailed patent and IP mapping to identify which products, services, and revenue streams qualify under the Patent Box regime.
* Prepare Patent Box calculations and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and consistency with R&D claims.
* Collaborate with R&D, finance, and legal/IP teams to collect and validate technical, financial, and patent-related data.
* Translate complex technical and commercial information into clear, structured content for use in tax computations, client reports, and HMRC submissions.
* Stay up to date with developments in UK/EU tax law, OECD BEPS/IP regimes, and innovation incentives.
* Support broader innovation tax projects by aligning Patent Box with R&D tax relief and other funding opportunities.
* Assist clients in developing audit-ready documentation and managing HMRC queries.
Required Skills & Experience
* Demonstrated expertise in Patent Box legislation and related UK corporate tax rules.
* Strong knowledge of R&D tax relief and how it interacts with Patent Box.
* Experience in tax advisory, corporate tax compliance, or innovation incentives (ideally within a specialist consultancy environment).
* Ability to interpret patent/legal documentation and link it to technical and commercial outcomes.
* Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with experience producing HMRC-compliant reports or client deliverables.
* Familiarity with IP strategy, licensing models, or technology commercialisation is desirable.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complex client portfolios under tight deadlines.
Contract Type:
· Freelance/Project-Based
· Hybrid work with flexible hours