An agile platform to adapt to changing regulations. A team of R&D tax claim and sector specialist: ex-HMRC, ATT qualified, AML trained, AML registered and supervised by HMRC.
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Product
R&D tax credit claims, made smarter
Take the pain out of building a compliant and optimised R&D claim by combining both expert human oversight and a next-gen collaboration platform.
Faster, transparent, fully supported R&D claims with fewer risks and no unnecessary costs.
We support your entire R&D claim journey
From onboarding to submission and HMRC follow-up.
Guided by experts
Our specialists ensure your claim stands up to HMRC scrutiny.
Empowered by technology
Our platform reduces time spent on admin.
Our tried and tested process
Every claim reviewed, refined, and compliant
Your claim isn’t just submitted, it’s reviewed and refined by multiple R&D experts before it goes to HMRC.
Each step is designed to reduce risk and increase accuracy, while keeping your team’s time to a minimum.
Claim Quality Team
Narrative screening
Is there enough technical detail? Any disqualifying content?
Includes PhD-qualified Writer
Technical drafting
Claim structured against BEIS and HMRC guidance
Senior Reviewer
Internal review and scoring
Scored (1–5) for clarity, strength, and risk — edits logged
ATT-qualified Consultant
Cost and financial review
Cost eligibility, reconciliation with accounts, and tax treatment
Submission Team
Final submission pack review
CT600, tax computation, AIF and CNF checked for consistency
We dig into the detail
What’s included
Getting you setup for success
Onboarding and setup
- Dedicated Claim Managers
- Structured onboarding for both finance and technical teams
- Xero integration and pre-formatted cost templates
- Optional R&D education and planning workshops
Capturing the vital information
Claim preparation
- Smart platform to log R&D activities and costs throughout the year
- Technical report drafting by PhD-qualified experts
- Narrative screening, scoring, and multi-stage review by Claim Quality Team
- Cost review and financial reconciliation against company accounts
Crossing the Ts
Compliance and submission
- Preparation and submission of the Additional Information Form (AIF)
- Claim Notification Form (CNF) submission where required
- CT600 and tax computation checks
- Final submission pack review for accuracy and alignment
Post submission assurance
Ongoing support
- Full HMRC enquiry support included if needed
- Real-time notifications, status tracking, and audit trail
- Secure multi-user access with role-based permissions
- In-year forecasting and claim planning check-ins
How we measure up
Why companies choose EmpowerRD
Nothing is outsourced. Nothing is rushed. Every claim is built to stand up to scrutiny and deliver the full value you’re entitled to.
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
Specialist R&D
Advisor
One draft, limited checks
High
Varies
Manual
May cost extra
Often limited
None until submission
Minimal
Don’t just take our word for it
Trusted by 1,200+ innovative companies
We’ve helped companies across software, life sciences, manufacturing and engineering claim over £260 million with an HMRC enquiry rate at 5%.
"The online platform made it much easier to co-ordinate between the finance and technical teams."
Sophie Meadows
Finance Director, Bloom & Wild
“EmpowerRD is doing R&D claims the way everyone should be doing it. They absolutely exceeded our expectations and are now one of our long term partners.”
Ben Jeffries
CEO & Co-Founder, Influencer
“I was looking for a specialist with a rigorous platform that could handle a complex R&D tax credit claim, because of our grant. EmpowerRD came up on top.”
Claire Trant
Founder, Untap
“Whilst the platform was a real asset for us, the best thing was the support we received. We always had a client success manager on the other end. If we had any questions or concerns, we could use the chatbot, and our client success manager was there to help. It was a breeze; really good support throughout.”
Aidan Curran
Chief of Staff, Penfold