Business Owners
R&D Tax Relief
Claim the tax relief your innovative company deserves
Overview
If your business develops new products, improves processes, or undertakes innovation, you likely qualify for R&D tax relief. This relief can be substantial - sometimes 25%+ of R&D costs, recovered as a cash credit or offset against tax.
Many innovative companies don't claim because they don't realise they qualify. We identify qualifying projects, quantify your relief, and claim it properly with HMRC.
Key Areas Covered
What we cover as part of this service.
- R&D tax relief eligibility and HMRC criteria
- Qualifying project identification
- Cost capture and substantiation
- Credit vs. offset claims (trading vs. loss-making)
- Documentation and contemporaneous records
- Enhanced relief for loss-making companies
- Patent box integration
- Due diligence on claim preparation
Common Issues We Solve
Problems we see regularly — and how we fix them.
Non-Claiming of Relief
Many companies (especially SMEs) don't know they qualify. We identify qualifying projects and quantify relief available.
Inadequate Documentation
HMRC scrutinizes R&D claims heavily. Poor documentation leads to reduced relief or full disallowance. We ensure proper substantiation.
Inefficient Claim
Some companies claim relief on unqualifying costs or miss timing optimisation. We maximise your relief through proper categorisation.
Pricing for This Service
Clear fees. Fixed fee confirmed in writing before we begin.
Priced on engagement
Priced on engagement based on complexity and claim size.
Fixed fee confirmed in writing before we begin.
Get Your Fixed QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Projects where you're resolving technical uncertainty through an iterative process. Not routine improvement or design. We assess your specific projects.
Various rates depending on company size and loss position. Enhanced relief (up to 33.5%) for smaller companies making losses. We calculate your specific entitlement.
Yes. Loss-making companies can claim as a cash credit (converting losses into cash payouts) under enhanced relief. This can be very valuable for early-stage or growth companies.
Project descriptions, R&D methodology, cost records, contemporaneous notes on technical challenges. HMRC scrutinizes claims heavily, so documentation is critical.
Yes, claims can be made up to 4 years after the accounting period end. If you've not claimed historically, significant backlog claims may be possible.
Why Choose UA Tax
Identification Expertise
We identify qualifying projects others might miss.
Claim Preparation
We prepare strong, well-documented claims that withstand HMRC scrutiny.
Optimisation
We structure claims to maximise relief under the specific rules.
Ready to discuss R&D tax relief?
Book a consultation and we will confirm what you need and provide a fixed fee quote.