Frequently Asked Questions

R&D tax credits are a UK government incentive that allows companies to claim back up to 33% of their spending on qualifying research and development activities. It's designed to encourage innovation across all sectors.

No! R&D tax credits apply to all sectors. Whether you're in manufacturing, food & beverage, construction, or any other industry, if you're solving technical problems or improving products/processes, you likely qualify.

Failed projects often make the best claims! The R&D scheme recognizes that innovation involves risk. If you attempted to solve a technical problem but didn't succeed, those costs are still eligible.

SMEs can claim up to 33% of their R&D costs as a cash credit or tax relief. Our average claim is £54,000, but claims can range from £5,000 to over £500,000 depending on your R&D spend.

You can claim for your current accounting year and the previous two years. Don't let valuable credits expire!

Eligible costs include staff salaries, employer NICs, pension contributions, subcontractor costs (65%), materials, software, and cloud computing costs directly related to R&D activities.

From initial consultation to money in your account typically takes 6-12 weeks. We handle all the complexity while you focus on your business.

We have a 100% compliance rate. Every claim we submit is fully documented and HMRC compliant. If HMRC has questions, we handle all correspondence at no extra cost.

We work on a no win, no fee basis. Our fee is 15% of the successful claim amount - you only pay from money you receive.

No - we make it simple. We typically need access to your accounts, a brief discussion about your projects, and some basic project information. Total time commitment is usually less than 2 hours.

R&D claims are a legitimate tax relief and won't trigger additional scrutiny of your other tax affairs. It's your legal right to claim for qualifying activities.

Yes, but the rules are different. Grant-funded projects usually fall under the RDEC scheme (13% credit) rather than the SME scheme. We'll advise on the best approach.

Our 100% success rate, 5-week average turnaround, and deep technical expertise set us apart. We're not just tax advisors - we understand the technical aspects of R&D.

Unfortunately, sole traders and partnerships can't claim R&D tax credits. Only limited companies and LLPs are eligible. However, it might be worth considering incorporation if you do significant R&D.

Most general accountants aren't R&D specialists. We often find eligible activities that general accountants miss. Our free assessment will give you a definitive answer.