Stuart Weekes

Stuart Weekes

Partner, Head of Manufacturing
Thames Valley

I work with innovative and growing businesses across many sectors but especially technology, media, manufacturing and engineering. As head of Innovation Taxes at Crowe I advise many companies on innovation taxes including R&D tax credits and Patent Box. I also advise many companies that operate internationally either direct from the UK or through their branch or subsidiary networks, working together with colleagues in our Crowe Global network to provide pragmatic and helpful advice.

I help my clients address their tax compliance obligations, plan their tax affairs and manage their tax liabilities.

What I Do

Tax

  • Tax compliance
  • Research & Development tax credits
  • Patent box

Tax advisory

  • Employers
  • Succession planning
  • Structuring
  • International planning
  • HMRC advice

My Clients

  • International companies
  • Subsidiaries
  • Technology companies
  • Privately owned businesses
  • SMEs
  • Entrepreneurs

My Insights

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JLR cyber incident: Impact on the supply chain
The cyber attack on JLR caused significant disruption across its entire supply chain. Here, we look at the ongoing impacts on businesses.
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Manufacturing innovation under threat
21% of our survey respondents were disincentivised from innovating due to reduced R&D relief and the more aggressive HMRC approach.
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Navigating FRS 102 changes
The ICAEW's FRS 102 update may require small businesses with leased assets to undergo audits due to balance sheet reporting changes.
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Failure - the fuel of innovation
Innovation involves failure. Is it seen as the conclusion of something or the opportunity to learn more – to push the boundaries?
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A review of R&D tax credits – 22 years on
The UK’s R&D tax credit schemes are important for manufacturing companies that are typically some of the most innovative businesses in the UK.
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R&D tax credits: Subcontractor or Externally Provided Worker
What is the importance of differentiating EPWs and subcontractors when claiming for R&D tax credits?
Man working at machine in factory
JLR cyber incident: Impact on the supply chain
The cyber attack on JLR caused significant disruption across its entire supply chain. Here, we look at the ongoing impacts on businesses.
Scientist-looking-at-results
Manufacturing innovation under threat
21% of our survey respondents were disincentivised from innovating due to reduced R&D relief and the more aggressive HMRC approach.
two women talking in meeting room
Navigating FRS 102 changes
The ICAEW's FRS 102 update may require small businesses with leased assets to undergo audits due to balance sheet reporting changes.
People around a laptop
Failure - the fuel of innovation
Innovation involves failure. Is it seen as the conclusion of something or the opportunity to learn more – to push the boundaries?
Power station
A review of R&D tax credits – 22 years on
The UK’s R&D tax credit schemes are important for manufacturing companies that are typically some of the most innovative businesses in the UK.
People looking at laptop
R&D tax credits: Subcontractor or Externally Provided Worker
What is the importance of differentiating EPWs and subcontractors when claiming for R&D tax credits?

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