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Take the pain out of building a compliant and optimised R&D claim with EmpowerRD – where human expertise and smart technology work together.
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Rewarding innovation through R&D tax relief
What are R&D Tax Credits?
R&D tax credits are a UK government incentive that rewards companies investing in innovation. If your business develops new products, software, or processes, you could recover up to 27 % of qualifying R&D costs as a Corporation Tax reduction or cash credit.
Qualifying signs
- UK limited company within the scope of Corporation Tax
- Projects aiming to advance science or technology
- Work involved uncertainty that a competent professional couldn’t readily solve
- Led by qualified engineers, developers, or scientists with systematic testing
- Qualifying costs include staff, software/cloud, consumables, subcontractors
Usually not eligible
- Sole traders, partnerships, or charities
- Routine process or software upgrades
- Market research or commercial uncertainty
- Purely design-led or aesthetic projects
- Administrative or operational costs
One incentive, different routes to relief
Merged R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC)
Default for accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2024. Provides around 15% net benefit on qualifying R&D spend.
Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS)
For loss-making SMEs with ≥30% R&D intensity. Offers up to 27% relief through a payable credit.
SME Scheme (Legacy)
Applies to accounting periods beginning before April 2024. Relief calculated under previous SME rates.
How we measure up
Why companies choose EmpowerRD
Many businesses can claim R&D tax relief. But not all claims are built equally. Here’s how EmpowerRD’s specialist team and technology-driven approach stand apart.
Review process
Admin burden
Technical accuracy
Cost review
Additional Information Form (AIF) and Claim Notification Form (CNF)
HMRC support
Claim visibility
Time saved
EmpowerRD
Specialist Advisor +
R&D Tech Platform
Multi-stage review by specialists
Low: platform-driven
PhD-qualified writers, ex-HMRC reviewers
Platform-supported + tax specialist input
Always included
Included at no extra charge
Full audit trail and version history
Dozens of hours per claim
Other R&D Advisors
Advisor
One draft, limited checks
High
Varies
Manual
May cost extra
Often limited
None until submission
Minimal
R&D tax credit specialists
Expertise tailored to your business
Every claim at EmpowerRD is built by a multi-disciplinary team matched to your industry and project complexity. We combine tax, financial, and technical specialists to make sure your claim is compliant, optimised, and fully supported from start to finish.
Tax and financial oversight: Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants (FCCA, ATT) ensure your claim meets HMRC’s technical standards and captures every eligible cost.
Quality Assurance: A dedicated QA team, including ex-HMRC reviewers, checks every claim against the latest AIF and CNF requirements.
Technical and Sector Expertise: PhD-qualified scientists and engineers translate complex R&D activity into clear, HMRC-compliant narratives.
Client operations and support: Experienced operations specialists oversee onboarding, communication, and tracking, ensuring every client has full visibility and enquiry support when needed.