Technical analysis and description
Primary analysis
Analysis of the R&D project that meets the ARC’s eligibility criteria..
Meet with your development team to ensure that all projects are properly documented.
Visit to your factory / laboratory.
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Technical writing
Technical description of R&D projects.
Analysis of expenses per project.
Preparation of the various forms required by the provincial and federal government.
Opposition and Tax Court
HLP has developed expertise in defending your claims before the CRA.
HLP’s expertise in tax litigation:
CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) audit:
- Assistance during the CRA audit of your RS & DE application to validate your claims.
- Preparation for the scientific and tax hearing.
- Preparation and support for the client’s stakeholders.
Appeals Division:
Assistance and support to the CRA’s appeals division.
Preparation of the appeal.
Preparation of form T400A.
Canadian Tax Court:
Preparation of requests in collaboration with the lawyer on the case.
Preparation for exams in preparation for the hearing before the Tax Court of Canada.
Preparation and assistance for the hearing of the case before the Tax Court of Canada..
Assistance and preparation of the expert witness.
Areas of expertise
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Manufacturing
IT
Aerospace
Communications
Tooling
Automation
Environment
Electronics
Food Industry

ABOUT SERVICES HLP
SR & ED Tax Credits Experts Since 1997
Since 1997, HLP Services has been helping Canadian companies maximize their Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits. With over two decades of experience, our multidisciplinary team—comprised of technical, tax, and scientific advisors—dedicates its expertise to fostering innovation and growth for our clients.
Our expertise covers the entire process, from drafting and preparing SR&ED claims to representing clients in opposition proceedings and before the Tax Court of Canada. We combine a rigorous approach, a deep understanding of technological issues, and mastery of the legislative frameworks to ensure each client receives the strongest possible defense of their R&D activities.
At HLP, our mission is clear: to help companies transform their innovation efforts into tangible tax benefits, while guaranteeing compliance and quality in every case submitted.
28+
Years of experience
600+
Satisfied clients
Why choose HLP services?
Choosing HLP means opting for a team that combines experience, rigor, and commitment. For over 25 years, we have helped hundreds of Canadian companies obtain the SR&ED tax credits to which they are entitled, maximizing their claims while ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec. Our personalized approach is based on a thorough technical understanding of projects and a strategic analysis of tax criteria. Whether for initial preparation, defending a case under review, or representing you in an objection, HLP remains a trusted partner that defends your interests with the same determination as if they were its own.
Professionalism
Each mandate is handled with the utmost rigor, according to the highest standards of quality and ethics in the industry.
Follow-up with government bodies
We provide comprehensive and proactive support in all communications and procedures with the CRA and Revenu Québec.
Outstanding customer service
We place our clients at the heart of our priorities, offering a personalized, transparent and results-oriented experience.
Experts dedicated to your case
Your file is handled by a team of specialist experts who know your sector and defend your interests at every stage of the process.
PUBLICATIONS
Latest publications

R&D and Pre-commercial Production: What the CRA Says About SR&ED Eligibility 🇨🇦
When a company develops an innovative product or process, the pre-commercial production phase often raises[…]
Réclamation de crédits R&D, intelligence artificielle et fraude fiscale.
English version bellow Quand l’IA se transforme en « gĂ©nĂ©rateur de projets RS&DE » Depuis[…]

