HMRC’s new guidance on subsidised and subcontracted R&D – What SMEs need to know
Alex Hannaway
April 10, 2025
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Missed your R&D claim notification? HMRC offers a lifeline
If you thought you’d lost out on claiming R&D tax credits because you’d missed the deadline for submitting the Claim Notification Form (CNF), some good news was released yesterday! HMRC, under specific circumstances, is offering companies a second chance to claim. Why is this happening? When HMRC first introduced the Claim Notification Form (CNF) requirement, they explained that companies needed to pre-notify if they hadn’t made an R&D claim in the past three years or if it was their first ...
Spring Statement 2025: Key takeaways for innovative companies
Alex Hannaway
March 27, 2025
Recent R&D tax relief scheme changes require understanding to ensure future claims are successful.
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Beginning 1 April 2024, all UK companies face restrictions on claiming R&D tax credits for overseas contractors, a significant shift affecting numerous innovative businesses. You
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Impact of Spring Budget 2024 on R&D Tax Relief
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Anticipating the Spring Budget’s impact on R&D Tax Relief
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