She has more than  15 years’ experience across a number of advisory firms as well as expertise in advising innovative businesses on the patent box regime, where profits generated through patents can be reduced to an effective 10% corporation tax rate.

Banerjee will be part of BDO Scotland’s incentives tax team, helping the firm strengthen its push in R&D and deriving profits from their intellectual property.

James Paterson, partner and head of tax in Scotland at BDO, said: “Angela’s expertise on R&D tax relief and the Patent Box Regime means that the innovative and entrepreneurial businesses that we support can now benefit from her experience.

“Despite the significant savings that businesses investing in innovation can make, many are still unaware of the efficiencies available. To bolster our team with an expert in that field like Angela, who regularly works at the intersection of tax and innovation, is a huge opportunity. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the knowledge and experience she’ll be able to share with our clients and the team.” 

Banerjee added: “BDO has a collaborative culture and a commitment to helping its people and businesses succeed. To be able to work alongside and learn from such talented colleagues, while sharing my knowledge and experience is what attracted me to the firm. 

“BDO also has an impressive roster of clients, so to be able to support them while growing the firm’s innovation service lines is an exciting opportunity.”