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R&D tax

R&D tax

Tax breaks to reward your innovation

R&D tax relief is a valuable cash rebate designed to encourage innovation. If you’re developing a new product or service, you may be eligible to claim back a proportion of the costs of your innovation. What's more, it's wide-ranging. R&D covers any project that seeks to achieve an advance in overall field of science or technology by resolving uncertainties - open to any company, in any industry.

The scheme is generous, but it is also complex. Claims must be well evidenced and genuinely eligible. Our R&D Tax team understands the legislation in depth and knows how to apply them effectively to maximise legitimate claims. Working with us means having a highly experienced team on your side, helping turn innovation into funding that supports your next stage of growth.

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Experts in R&D tax

We specialise in this area day in and day out. And we have the track record to prove it, working on over 100 R&D tax claims each year. We are sector agnostic, successfully making claims across the whole field of Science and Technology, from life sciences through to manufacturing.

HMRC liaison

We understand HMRC's language and understand the impact a relief claim will have on your tax position, compliance and strategy. We liaise with HMRC on your behalf during claims and investigations – and do it daily.

Enquiry advice

HMRC looking into an old claim? We can help support conversations with HMRC to protect and defend eligible claims.

Patent Box

Have you got a patent and in a taxpaying position? The team can help minimise your tax liability.

Start-up and spin-out support

Make sure you don't miss out. We can help ensure you comply with all administrative requirements which, if you aren’t careful, can impact future claims.

Your tax position

We're tax experts first and foremost. Our advice is always big picture, so you know your R&D tax claim is correct and doesn’t harm your wider tax position.

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08 July 2026
R&D case law

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23 April 2026 Record-keeping and apportioning staff time in an R&D claim Learn more
27 February 2026
A day in the life - R&D

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19 November 2025 R&D restrictions on overseas subcontractors and Externally Provided Workers – the latest scoop Learn more
19 November 2025
Subcontracted R&D: new rules

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18 November 2025
Overseas R&D new rules

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10 November 2025 Next steps for the UK R&D Tax regime Learn more
19 June 2025
R&D Merged Scheme Brochure

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21 May 2025 Notified state aid and subsidised projects Learn more
23 April 2025 New R&D notification requirement – how much will it help cut fraud? Learn more
25 March 2025 Case Study: Stage One Creative Services Ltd Learn more
24 March 2025 Strictly Money Ltd: HMRC won First Tier Tribunal case in late 2024 Learn more
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