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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked a appointment with Ryan almost a week ago after purchasing it through Groupon. He gave me a date and time to come. I booked the date and time via his website. He canceled the appointment... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryan have helped save our company over £100k on our rates bill. Ryan manage the process claim with the council with very little involvement from our business, we would never be able to challenge in th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CATAX are unbelievably patient with me as a client, who, is dreadfully last minute with everything I do! They are always professional and over the course of the last few years have saved us thousands... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

amazed by what these guys achieved us, from the initial call to the reward of over £20k took little more than 8 weeks with our only input being around 4hrs. at first i was sceptical but the reassuran... See more

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  1. Tax Consultant
  2. Alternative Financial Service
  3. Business to Business Service
  4. Tax Advisor

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Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The Firm provides an integrated suite of international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including cost management, compliance, consulting, technology and transformation, and innovation funding.  


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

141 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booking with Ryan

I booked a appointment with Ryan almost a week ago after purchasing it through Groupon. He gave me a date and time to come. I booked the date and time via his website. He canceled the appointment with no explanation or rebooking and became unresponsive to my calls. Never have I been treated so horribly by a professional establishment.

April 6, 2026
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Hello, It appears this review has been posted in error and is intended for a different company. Our business is Ryan, LLC, a global tax services provider.

We kindly ask that you remove this review to ensure accuracy, as it does not reflect our organisation or services. Thank you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryan have helped save our company over…

Ryan have helped save our company over £100k on our rates bill. Ryan manage the process claim with the council with very little involvement from our business, we would never be able to challenge in the way these experts do. Thank you Ben for all the communication and advice throughout this process and also to your team for there contirbution too, We look forward to cotinue working together in the next cycle.

March 4, 2026
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Hi Jason, thanks so much for the 5‑star review. We’re delighted to have secured this saving for you and that the process felt simple and well‑supported. We'll pass your feedback onto Ben and the team. We really appreciate it and look forward to working with you again next cycle.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Technical errors are your fault, no way of comunication

I encountered a technical error while booking and I no possibility to put a passenger name, or select it, or review it. The booking was processed without name and automatically connected to my name (account owner). I booked múltiple times vía the app and this never happened before, I was always able to type it in or choose a name. This time I booked vía the browser which was affectedby this error.
Name change costs 115 euros (both flights were 100 euros together..). I called 4 minutes after booking to explain.

In the end I was only able to write with them via a ticket as phone contact was not possible. They closed the ticket saying it is my responsibility to check for the name - but there was NO field in which I could revise due to the error.

I am lacking funds to book an additional flight especially since it was clearly an error from Ryanair side. They closed the ticket with no option to reply. I lost 100 euros.

January 22, 2026
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Hello. It appears this review is intended for a different company, Ryanair, as you state in your review. Our company is global tax services provider Ryan, LLC.

We kindly ask you to remove this review to ensure accuracy, as it does not reflect our business. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You have secured a saving of £18K on…

You have secured a saving of £18K on our Rates bill which is something I can only achieve with your expertise
There are also potentially further savings to be made so I am very happy with the outcome so far

October 30, 2025
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Hi Peter, thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to have helped secure this saving and will continue working to identify further opportunities for you. Your feedback means a lot to the team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Emma Brookes.

Excellent service from Emma Brookes.
Very professional. Gave good advice from the outset that resulted in a good saving for our company.
Wouldn't hesitate to use again if a similar situation arose.

October 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used Ryan to help with grant…

I used Ryan to help with grant submissions. The team were great at guiding and updating with grant calls we could apply for, but where they really excelled was in helping to write the grant. Quick turnarounds, very detailed and relevant review, positive and constructive meetings. Made a huge difference to the quality of what we submitted.

September 1, 2025
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Reply from Ryan

Hi David. Thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to leave a review. We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience and that our team could support you throughout the grant process. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't be caught out!!!

Do not sign a contract with this company without throughly reading the terms and conditions. The can do no work at all and hit you with an invoice for termination for no reason.
We were not contacted by anyone at the company until we decided to make a change which is when they had found savings for us but trying to ask for a report on this was impossible and then suddenly out of the blue received the invoice.
They literally did no work and when questions were asked they kept reverting to the contract that was signed HOWEVER did not up hold their end but threaten legal action if invoice not paid.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

September 17, 2025
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Hi Kelly, thanks for your feedback. We're looking into this internally, and a member of our team will be in touch directly. If you're open to sharing more details, please feel free to reach out directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional Added Value Rent Review

We achieved a rent review that better than we were expecting through Emma's professional, thoughtful, and insightful handling of the negotiations.

Have already started discussions regarding one of our other properties.

August 21, 2025
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Hi Nick, Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We’re really pleased Emma was able to support you so effectively. Looking forward to continuing the conversation on your other property.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am writing this review to express my…

I am writing this review to express my profound dissatisfaction with Ryan’s recent service regarding their business rates relief service.

My experience began when Ryan bought out the company we initially instructed, Altus Group, to review and reduce our Business rates. We were informed that Ryan would be taking over the account, and Asif, as Senior Collections Executive, subsequently got in contact.

However, the reality was far from what was assured. Firstly, Asif sent me an invoice for so-called Business rates savings for the current tax year, despite my prior notification that we would be leaving our premises to move to a larger building during this tax year. This meant we would not get the full deduction and therefore wouldn't be entitled to pay the full amount being requested.

Following this, after I sent an email explaining that we had notified Ealing Council and would ask for a final bill to correctly calculate the commission for the business rates deduction as per our agreement with the previous company, Altus Group, I received another email from Asif requesting payment. Not only are we in our busiest period of the year, but it also takes time for Ealing Council to get back to us. After this communication, and as I wasn't able to respond for over a week, we received a default notice and a threat to take further action.

The lack of understanding, willingness to collaborate, and basic business foresight from Ryan was truly astonishing. What is very strange to me is that even after notifying them that we are moving our business to a much larger premises, they have not even considered to work with us on resolving the current issue. They have not even requested information for our new building to offer their services. We are about to sign an agreement for 5 years, and the type of rates saving and commission they could possibly earn from our new, larger premises would more than cover the £500 they are currently claiming from us.

The direct impact of this incorrect action has been significant stress and inconvenience during our busiest period, dealing with an incorrect invoice and aggressive collection tactics, and the complete loss of a potential 5-year business relationship for Ryan.

It's baffling how some companies do business. I guess corporates live in their own world. For me, I would have gotten to know my new client, found a solution, and a way to continue working with them to secure another 5 years of business. Ryan will certainly not be getting the opportunity to get our business.

July 4, 2025
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Thank you for your feedback, we’re glad we managed to resolve the issue, and appreciate you working with us on this. Your experience really matters to us and we’re committed to making sure our service meets your expectations as we continue to work together.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never working with them again

Never working with them again, firstly they massively overcharged me. When I questioned this they said I was wrong and that no refund should be offered. Then after many calls and emails they finally admitted their wrong doing but refused to let me know when I would get the refund. Finally after even more calls and emails I got the refund. The people I have dealt with have been rude and dismissive.

Then to top it all off they have just sent me another invoice for work done in 2025. They have done 0 work for me in 2025 but still claiming they get 50% of the retail relief even though they haven’t lifted a finger.

May 1, 2025
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Hi Phil. We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We’re reviewing the issues raised, and a member of our team will be in touch directly. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company for Rates Appeals

Ryan have secured some hefty reductions for us on both the 2017 and 2023 Lists.

April 29, 2025
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Hi Matthew. Thank you for your 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that our services have generated significant savings for your business!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert service & great result

Great experience being guided through concurrent lease renewal and rent reviews by Emma Saunders - swift resolution on favourable terms with notable cost savings. As my first direct experience with the Emma and the Ryan team I would definitely go straight to them for all future needs.

April 16, 2025
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Thank you very much for your excellent feedback, Oliver. We are delighted to hear that our services met your expectations and delivered outstanding results. Emma will be pleased to receive your comments. We look forward to the next opportunity to work with you again in the future.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Please check thoroughly the T&Cs

Please check thoroughly the Terms and conditions they send. I wouldn't sign them again ever.
According them they can do totally nothing, but if you want to terminate the contract, suddenly termination fees appear, to cover their imaginable costs.

After this post I had a discussion with Ryan again. It went smoothly, they understood my point of view this time. And we agreed to cancel the contract without the termination fees. Therefore I increase the stars rating to 2, instead of 1.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from Ryan

Thank you for your message, sorry to hear that this has been your experience. Please reach out to us directly at innovationfunding@ryan.com so that we can ensure we address this matter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive Outcome

Very pleased with the outcome of our business rate challenge by Altus, saving near on 40%! Would recommend a big thanks to Will and Sheldon especially!

January 31, 2025
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Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience with Ryan. We're delighted with the result our experts have achieved for you and will pass on your feedback to Will and Sheldon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience working with Ryan Kershaw

The experience working with Ryan Kershaw and his wider team has been absolutely smooth. we have been working with them for past few years and never has an issue. Great support throughout the process and always helpful in any queries without delay,

October 10, 2024
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Thank you for this valuable feedback. We appreciate hearing success stories with our experts.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

4 Years with CATAX...

I have been dealing with CATAX for 4 years now and have had the pleasure of liaising with Ryan Kershaw on R&D matters for our small manufacturing business.

Very, very helpful; informative and knowledgeable with all HMRC R&D issues and technicalities. All processes, requests dealt with seamlessly and with minimum effort. It's great doing business with these guys on an annual basis.

The relationship we have has borne some very successful outcomes with HMRC. Long may it continue....

January 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First rate service

Ryan (formerly Catax) have helped with my patent box claims for about four years. This is because the service is always first rate from Ryan (Kershaw) and the rest of the team. Highly recommended.

October 20, 2023
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Reply from Ryan

Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review! We pride ourselves on our exceptional service, and really appreciate our clients letting us know when we have provided an excellent experience.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to working with you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am delighted to provide a brief…

I am delighted to provide a brief testimonial for Ryan (CATAX). Throughout our project, Michael and the team's responsiveness, expertise, consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and an unwavering commitment to detail.

Based on our experience, I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking top-notch service and a team that truly cares about their clients' success. Their dedication and professionalism are truly outstanding, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them in the future.

September 20, 2023
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Reply from Ryan

Thank you for your lovely review; the team always love to hear when our work has made a difference. We look forward to working with you again soon.

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