In late June 2018, officials from Inland Revenue, Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment and Callaghan Innovation went to Norway and the UK to discuss the R&D tax credit
schemes operating in these countries. These countries were chosen for more intensive examination
because they have operated a refundable tax credit scheme for over 15 years. This briefing summarises the key findings from the trip.
Briefing to Hon Dr Megan Woods Minister of Research Science and Innovation on 29 June 2018 to inform her of the main themes from submissions received during the consultation on the R&D Tax Incentive Discussion Document Fuelling Innovation to Transform our Economy.
Briefing to the Minister of Research, Science and Innovation on 14 August 2018 to provide an extension until 31 March 2019 to Growth Grant contracts expiring before 1 April 2019.
MBIE's Briefing to Minister of Research, Science and Innovation providing advice on the options for providing support for loss-making firms and the transition arrangements for Growth Grant recipients.
Briefing Cabinet Paper to Minister of Research, Science and Innovation seeking approval for the design of the Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive to begin drafting legislation.