R&D Consulting

Managing complexity

We take a holistic view of large company R&D tax relief, striking the right balance between value and risk. We evaluate interdependencies with key business agendas. And we know that R&D activity can intersect different departments, group companies and tax jurisdictions.

With experience working with publicly listed and private companies as well as international groups, we are adept at managing multiple stakeholders to efficiently identify qualifying R&D and drive future investment.

Global reach, local presence

At R&D Claims we are specialists in UK innovation incentives. As part of a global consultancy, we know how international businesses operate. This informs our advice on R&D tax, looking beyond national boundaries to take a coordinated global view.

Through our work to shape R&D tax policy we are actively engaged in consultation on proposed changes to the treatment of overseas activity and can provide strategic advice to mitigate the potential impact on global R&D programmes.

Adviser-led, technology-enabled

We reject a one-size-fits-all approach as we know that all businesses face unique and evolving challenges. Our technical and sector experts build strong relationships with your in-house teams on the ground to deliver flexible, robust and timely R&D tax advice on your terms.

We use our proprietary technology to support our highly experienced team allowing them to focus on your projects. Our technology allows us to work securely and collaboratively with teams across your organisation, wherever they are located, to help manage your unique data needs.

Discovery and

assessment

Your dedicated point of contact and expert project team will kick off your claim and work with you to identify the information needed to create your claim.

Do you have the expertise you need? Our expert team is made up of chartered tax advisers, accountants, lawyers, sector specialists, technical writers and account managers, hand-picked to support your specific business needs.

Information gathering and analysis

We combine tax technical firepower with in-depth sector knowledge to uncover the full extent of your qualifying R&D. Our chartered tax advisers and sector specialists will work directly with your finance and technical teams to gather all the information we need for your claim. We will then use this to create a bespoke methodology based on your records.

Are you currently spending too long preparing your R&D claim? Let our team do the heavy lifting and free up your team’s time.

Creating your R&D tax credit claim

We’d love to help you make the most of your innovation. We offer a range of tax advisory services. From our end-to-end R&D tax claim service, to delivering consultancy projects and enquiry support. We have the technical firepower to help your business grow.

Always tailored to your needs, we work flexibly to deliver actionable R&D tax advice on your terms.

Approvals and submission

We will share our reports with you for approval and will explain our findings. We will file your R&D tax credit claim for you via your Corporation Tax return (CT600) or work with your accountant to do so.

Do you understand what you’re claiming and why? Our team will explain their findings and communicate and manage any associated risks so you can be confident that you’re submitting a robust and defensible claim.

Dealing with HMRC on your behalf

After we’ve submitted your claim via your Corporation Tax return (CT600) we’ll keep in touch with HMRC to ensure minimal hold-ups. In the unlikely event HMRC opens an enquiry, we will work to resolve this for you.

Do you need support to ensure your claim remains on track? With increased scrutiny into R&D claims it pays to work with an experienced specialist who has an existing relationship with HMRC and understands what they are looking for.

Receiving your benefit and reinvesting

You are rewarded for your investment in innovation and your Corporation Tax bill will be reduced or your cash benefit is paid into your bank account. That’s money to spark your next big idea and fuel your continued growth – reinvesting in projects and people.

Are you thinking about future investment in R&D? Don’t treat your claim as a box-ticking exercise. With R&D Claims support you can embed a culture of innovation and use R&D tax reliefs as part of a strategic plan for your future growth.