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R&D Tax Credit Specialists

Our specialists maximise your claim value because we understand HMRC requirements and technical nuances.

Navigating the Post-April 2024 R&D Tax Landscape

The UK’s R&D tax credit landscape has fundamentally changed. For accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2024, the old SME and RDEC schemes have been consolidated into a new merged scheme. This provides a 20% taxable credit on qualifying R&D expenditure. We specialise in building robust claims under these new rules, including for loss-making, R&D-intensive SMEs who may qualify for the more generous Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS) scheme.

Our work focuses on identifying the scientific or technological uncertainties in your projects that meet the stringent criteria laid out in the DSIT (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) guidelines. A successful claim hinges on detailed technical documentation and a narrative that withstands HMRC scrutiny.

Sectors We Work In

HMRC requires a project to seek an “advance in overall knowledge or capability in a field of science or technology”. This means resolving uncertainties that a competent professional in the field could not readily deduce. Below are examples of qualifying activities we have documented for clients across various sectors.

Food & Drink

Routine recipe adjustments do not qualify. We look for projects with genuine technical hurdles, such as developing novel shelf-life extension methods beyond standard High-Pressure Processing (HPP) or Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP). This could involve reformulating a product to remove all major allergens while maintaining taste and texture, or resolving unpredictable process changes when scaling a pilot recipe to full factory production.

Software Development

Software is the most scrutinised sector for R&D claims. A claim cannot be for building standard features. Qualifying work involves resolving deep technical uncertainty, such as developing new AI or machine learning models where achieving the target accuracy was not guaranteed, or overcoming system integration challenges between legacy systems and modern APIs where interactions were unpredictable.

Manufacturing

This extends beyond simple process improvement. We document projects that develop entirely new manufacturing processes to handle advanced materials or meet unprecedented efficiency targets. A qualifying project might involve designing and testing a bespoke production line to reduce waste by a verifiable metric, resolving technical challenges identified during the scale-up.

Engineering

Claims in this sector must prove a novel approach was required to solve a complex problem. This could be the design of a new mechanical system that operates under extreme environmental conditions previously thought unattainable, or developing an innovative structural solution that overcomes limitations in existing building codes and material capabilities.

Agriculture

Innovation in agriculture must go beyond established farming practices. Qualifying projects could include developing new crop varieties resistant to specific local pests through advanced breeding programs or engineering new precision irrigation systems that measurably reduce water consumption in response to regional environmental pressures.

Renewable Energy

Projects here must advance clean energy solutions. This might involve developing more efficient energy storage technologies for grid-balancing applications or creating novel turbine blade designs that increase power generation in low-wind conditions, requiring systematic testing and validation to resolve performance uncertainties.

Construction

With rising sustainability standards, many firms are pushed into R&D. We identify claims for the development and testing of innovative, eco-friendly building materials, like new concrete additives for 3D printing applications, or designing modular construction techniques that resolve specific logistical and structural uncertainties on-site.

Medtech

Medical technology companies develop innovative devices and diagnostic tools due to healthcare needs requiring advanced solutions. Manufacturers qualify for significant tax credits as a result of creating life-saving medical equipment and improving patient outcomes.

Medical & Pharma

This sector is rich with R&D, from researching novel drug formulations to developing innovative diagnostic devices that improve patient outcomes. Claims must be supported by meticulous records of the scientific discovery process, showing how the work met strict regulatory and technical criteria defined within the DSIT guidelines.

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R&D Tax Credit Experts

Our approach is built on a dual understanding of your industry’s technical work and HMRC’s complex legislative framework. We deliver results by going deeper than generic advisors.

Expertise Rooted in DSIT Guidelines

Our consultants are fluent in the official DSIT guidelines and HMRC’s Corporate Intangibles Research and Development (CIRD) manual. We identify qualifying costs that are often overlooked, such as a precise portion of supervisor salaries for time spent directing R&D work or the cost of software licenses used exclusively for resolving technical uncertainties. This granular approach ensures your claim is both maximised and compliant.

No-Win, No-Fee Success & Full Compliance

Our fee is contingent on you receiving your tax relief. We succeed only when you do. Every claim we prepare includes the mandatory Additional Information Form required by HMRC and is designed to withstand compliance checks by providing a clear, evidence-based narrative.

Strategic Claim Planning for Long-Term Benefit

We build partnerships that extend beyond a single claim. By structuring your innovation documentation processes today, we create a stronger evidence base for future claims under the merged scheme. This ensures you continuously identify and capture qualifying activities as they happen, creating sustained value across multiple financial years.

Client Testimonials

Our specialist focus allows us to uncover qualifying expenditure that others miss. Businesses that switch to us from general accountants often see a significant uplift in their claim’s value.

“Our R&D tax specialist identified qualifying activities in our production process we hadn’t recognised internally. Their technical understanding allowed them to build a claim narrative that aligned perfectly with HMRC’s criteria. The comprehensive preparation eliminated our audit concerns, and we recovered £180,000 more than our previous consultant achieved because their sector knowledge made the difference..”

– Sarah Mitchell, Finance Director

“The strategic planning transformed our approach to documenting innovation. Their guidance on capturing qualifying software development activities as they occurred was critical. The no-win, no-fee structure gave us total confidence to proceed, turning our development costs into a significant tax advantage across multiple projects under the new merged scheme.“

– James Thompson, Chief Technology Officer

“Their team understood both the science of our drug development and the specifics of tax legislation. This dual expertise was crucial for identifying complex qualifying elements that generic consultants had missed. A meticulous three-year retrospective claim recovered £420,000 because the evidence withstood detailed HMRC scrutiny.“

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