R&D tax credit claim guides
How to make an SME claim
The complete guide to compiling and submitting an R&D claim through the SME scheme.
Guide to R&D tax relief reforms in 2023
A looks at what reforms are taking place and how they might impact your R&D tax relief claim.
A founder’s guide to non-dilutive funding
A breakdown of the different types of non-dilutive funding options for early-stage businesses in the UK.
Guide to R&D advance funding
R&D Advance Funding can give you access to up to 80% of your future R&D tax credits up to 9 months before receiving the payment from HMRC.
Guide to startup funding in the UK
A breakdown of the different types of startup funding options for early-stage businesses in the UK. It includes government funding, equity financing, debt financing, crowdfunding, funding from family and friends, and bootsprapping.
How to choose an R&D tax credit advisor
Know which questions to ask before deciding on your next advisor.
How to make an RDEC claim
The complete guide to compiling and submitting an RDEC claim. Includes an explanation of the differences between the two schemes.
Introduction to R&D tax credits
Everything you need to know about the R&D tax credit scheme from HMRC. A complete guide for new claimants.
Guide to government funding
A breakdown of the different types of government funding available to innovative businesses in the UK. Includes Coronavirus response funding.
R&D tax credit claim FAQs
How much can I claim?
How to claim
Who can claim?
How much can I claim?
- Can I claim R&D tax credits for my furloughed staff?
- Can I claim R&D tax credits on my VAT costs?
- Data, cloud computing and pure mathematics: What do I need to know?
- Changes to overseas R&D: What do they mean for my R&D tax claim?
- What are linked and partner enterprises?
- How far back can I claim R&D tax credits?
- The Health and Social Care levy (withdrawn)
- What’s the difference between externally provided workers and subcontractors?
- If I receive a grant, will it affect my R&D tax credit claim?
- Can pension contributions be included in an R&D tax credit claim?
- Will outside investment affect my R&D tax credit claim?
- Which costs qualify for R&D tax credit claims?
- How much R&D tax credit can I claim?
- What impact does CBILS have on R&D tax credits?
- Which business expenses can be included in an R&D tax credit claim?
How to claim
- I’ve received a letter from HMRC about my R&D tax claim. What do the different notifications mean?
- What’s the accounting treatment for R&D tax credits?
- What role does the ‘competent professional’ play in your R&D tax credit claim?
- Data, cloud computing and pure mathematics: What do I need to know?
- Changes to overseas R&D: What do they mean for my R&D tax claim?
- What new measures will HMRC put in place to prevent abuse of the R&D tax credit scheme?
- What is the new CT600L supplementary form?
- How long does it take to receive the R&D tax credit?
- Can I claim R&D tax credits every year?
- Does the R&D tax credit need to be invested into more R&D?
- The Health and Social Care levy (withdrawn)
- What is a surrenderable loss for R&D tax credits?
- Should I get my accountant to file my R&D tax credits?
- Should I refile my accounts when submitting an R&D tax credit claim?
- What evidence is required to make an R&D tax credit claim?
- Should I use HMRC’s SME online R&D tax claims service?
- Will HMRC fine me for any errors in my claim?
- What is R&D Advance Assurance?
- Are you required to submit a Claim Notification to HMRC when filing an R&D tax credit claim?
- How do I switch R&D tax credit providers?
- Which scheme should I apply to?
Who can claim?
- What new measures will HMRC put in place to prevent abuse of the R&D tax credit scheme?
- What are linked and partner enterprises?
- Can I claim R&D tax credits if I’m a loss-making company?
- Which industries can claim R&D tax credits?
- What is R&D?
- Is there a minimum claim amount?
- Will outside investment affect my R&D tax credit claim?
- What is R&D Advance Assurance?
- Is my business eligible for R&D tax credits?
- Can an LLP claim R&D tax credits?
- Can I claim R&D tax credits for software development?
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