The ability to implement government incentive strategies - strategies that provide a positive return on investment - is based on reliable, responsive internal processes. Deloitte's clients succeed in this by building their internal C&I knowledge and capabilities. This includes developing a governance structure to analyse opportunities, identify dedicated resources, involve stakeholders in decision-making and invest in technology to simplify and accelerate C&I compliance activities.

Our team works with you to implement an effective governance structure. One that identifies C&I process owners and project managers, as well as a communications approach that ensures alignment of client stakeholders, including representatives from Tax, Government Relations, Legal, Treasury, Finance and Operations on applicable opportunities. Our specialists work with internal leaders to assess and quantify the impact of incentives on your broader tax, financial and commercial objectives. Deloitte's deep technical tax knowledge combined with the sector and project experience of academics and engineers can uncover complications and uncertainties you need to weigh up before applying for a statutory credit, incentive or government grant programme.

Given the large number of C&I schemes available, it is critical to leverage technology to make the assessment, application and monitoring of processes more efficient. Deloitte's proprietary web-based solution, myInsights Government Incentives (myGI), helps taxpayers realise value, improves process efficiencies and helps manage regulatory compliance.

Once an applicable government grant, tax credit or R&D incentive has been identified, Deloitte can assist with every step of the application process, from understanding the sensitivities of the grant-making organisation and analysing the application requirements to creating compliant application documentation that makes it easier for decision-makers to review and accept.

Deloitte's specialists understand that C&I's programmes may be subject to intense regulatory scrutiny. Our network is made up of former regulatory officials who have a deep understanding of regulatory processes and audits and who are committed to helping taxpayers understand and navigate regulations. Deloitte can anticipate questions and concerns and assist you in resolving issues or requests for information and in complying with post-application audits.

Understanding C&I's ecosystem can be technically challenging and time-consuming, but it's well worth the effort. Jurisdictions around the world rely on a constant flow of capital investment to strengthen their economies and advance their priorities. C&I is an important element in attracting these investments. Organisations that leverage government credits and incentives expand their tax management strategies while supporting government policy priorities and necessary innovation.