technology sector

Fueling Ottawa's New Breed of High-Growth Companies

Technology and knowledge-based companies in Canada are created and run by entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur, you have a need to adapt to rapid change and seek partners that have the experience to support you as your business evolves. Welch has a history of successfully serving entrepreneurs in the knowledge based sector. With more than 20 partners and over 240 staff across Ontario and Quebec, Welch has the depth of expertise to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Canada. Collectively, the Welch partners and staff have served in excess of 50 knowledge based businesses in Ottawa that have raised capital or completed corporate transactions in excess of $500 million.

Welch LLP provides a full range of services, including:

Tax credits including SR&ED, provincial incentives including the OIDMTC (Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit) and other tax incentives offered in Canada and across the globe
International tax planning –our international affiliation with BKR International and our local knowledge and experience come together to support you when you expand your business outside of Canada
Support with corporate transactions including private financing, mergers and acquisitions and public financing, as well as understanding the implications of third party investments to the corporation and to you personally.
Corporate governance for private and public businesses
Internal control advisory supporting compliance with management certifications
Shareholder tax planning
Business valuation
Commodity tax compliance and research
Accounting and assurance services (audit, review engagements, notice to reader/compilations) for private and public companies applying IFRS, Private Enterprise GAAP and US GAAP
Range of personal and corporate tax services for you and your business

Welch’s clients range from start-ups to some of the largest businesses in Eastern Ontario. We have a reputation for great service - providing our clients the attention that they need and deserve. We are eager to show you how we can deliver true value, why you’ll enjoy working with us and what sets us apart from the rest.

For more information please contact:

Bruce Raganold