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R&D Tax Relief UK Specialists – Maximise Your R&D Tax Credit Claim
We help companies identify qualifying research and development activities, prepare compliant technical reports, and maximise R&D tax credit claims in line with current HMRC requirements.
What Is R&D Tax Relief? (UK R&D Tax Credits Explained)
R&D tax relief is a government incentive encouraging UK businesses to invest in innovation. Companies undertaking qualifying research and development can:
- Reduce Corporation Tax liabilities
- Claim payable cash credits if loss-making
- Recover costs tied to innovation projects
- Improve cash flow to fund future development
Eligible activities often include:
- Software and technology development
- Engineering innovation and prototyping
- Manufacturing process improvement
- Scientific or technical experimentation
- Product design and formulation advances
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Our R&D Tax Relief Services (UK Claim Specialists)
R&D Tax Credit Eligibility Assessment
- Free initial consultation
- Identification of qualifying projects
- Clear eligibility advice and next steps
R&D Tax Claim Preparation & Submission
- Technical narrative preparation
- Financial calculations and cost analysis
- HMRC-compliant documentation
- Claim submission support
Full R&D Project Management
- Liaison with finance and technical teams
- Structured claim workflow
- Evidence gathering and documentation
- Deadline management
HMRC Enquiry Defence & Compliance Support
- Expert enquiry support
- Technical justification of claims
- Risk mitigation and compliance guidance
Who can claim R&D Tax Relief in the UK?
Business across many sectors can qualify, including:
- Software and IT development companies
- Engineering and manufacturing firms
- Construction and architecture practices
- Life sciences and healthcare innovators
- Food, beverage, and product developers
Typical qualifying criteria include:
- Seeking technological or scientific advancement
- Resolving technical uncertainty
- Developing or improving products, processes, or services
- Employing staff involved in innovation projects
Both SMEs and large companies can claim under different R&D schemes.
Why Choose our R&D Tax Credit Specialists?
Proven Expertise in UK R&D Tax Claims
Focused knowledge of legislation, compliance standards, and best practice claim preparation.
Maximum Claim Value, Minimum Risk
We optimise eligible expenditure while ensuring strong supporting documentation.
End-to-End Managed Service
From eligibility review to submission and enquiry support.
Commercially Focused Advice
We understand real business innovation, not just tax rules.
Benefits of Claiming R&D Tax Credits
Businesses can usually claim retrospectively for prior accounting periods (subject to deadlines).
- Increased cash flow for growth
- Reduced Corporation Tax liabilities
- Funding for future innovation
- Competitive business advantage
R&D Tax Relief FAQs
Any UK company undertaking innovative projects to develop new products, processes, or services can potentially claim. You don’t need to be a tech company or have a laboratory – R&D tax relief applies across all sectors, from manufacturing and engineering to software development and food production. Both profitable and loss-making companies can benefit, though the relief calculation differs.
The amount depends on your company size, profitability, and qualifying expenditure. Under current schemes, profitable SMEs can claim up to 21.5p for every £1 spent on qualifying R&D activities. Loss-making SMEs can claim up to 18.6p per £1 (or up to 27p per £1 if R&D expenditure exceeds 40% of total spending). The average claim is around £50,000, though this varies significantly by company.
Qualifying costs typically include staff salaries and wages for employees directly involved in R&D activities, subcontractor costs, consumable materials used in research, software licenses directly related to R&D projects, and certain utilities and cloud computing expenses. It’s important to work with specialists to ensure all eligible costs are identified and properly documented.
The process typically takes several weeks to a few months from initial consultation to receiving your tax relief. You must submit claims within two years of the end of the accounting period in which the R&D expenditure was incurred. Working with experienced R&D tax specialists can streamline the process and ensure your claim is robust and compliant with HMRC requirements.
HMRC has increased compliance checks on R&D claims in recent years. If they open an enquiry, you’ll need to provide detailed documentation supporting your claim. Professional R&D tax specialists can provide enquiry defense support, helping you navigate the process and defend your claim with technical evidence and proper documentation. Having specialist support from the start significantly reduces the risk of challenges and ensures claims are defensible.
While we aim to cover all questions in our FAQ, obviously it is impossible. Therefore, for ease of knowledge, we would advise you to book a meeting with us.
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