R&D Claims

Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is a corporation tax incentive that may reduce your company or organisation’s tax bill. In many cases, this relief can also be used to claim valuable cash back from HM Revenue and Customs.

It’s a common misconception that claiming R&D relief is complicated and time-consuming. However, our experience shows that many companies often qualify in areas they might not even realise. We aim to clarify the key activities that qualify and help you identify these within your business. While many engineers and managers associate R&D incentives with medical and scientific research, the scope is much broader, and many more activities can qualify.

What are the benefits to you?

• Small and medium-sized companies: Receive a 130% uplift for tax purposes on qualifying R&D expenditure.

• Large companies: Eligible for a 13% (taxable) tax credit on qualifying expenditure.

• Taxable loss: If a claim creates a taxable loss, it can be surrendered to HMRC for an instant cash refund.

• Backdating: Claims can be backdated up to two years, potentially securing a refund of previously paid tax.

• Successful and unsuccessful projects: Both types may still qualify for R&D relief.

Our team has extensive experience in preparing R&D claims for clients across various sectors. With our in-depth knowledge of the legislation and hands-on experience helping clients optimise their claims, we ensure that no qualifying activities are overlooked.

We also work with you to embed R&D processes into your day-to-day management, making it an integral part of your business operations.

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