HMRC scrutiny of R&D tax claims continues to intensify, placing finance leaders under increasing pressure to ensure claims are robust, compliant, and defensible. Poor documentation and vague write-ups can lead to costly enquiries, delayed benefit, and reputational damage for businesses. Ayming is currently the only R&D tax provider to publish its HMRC enquiry statistics openly, with the results speaking directly to our deep expertise and robust claim methodology. We encourage you to download this press release to understand how our robust and comprehensive R&D tax methodology delivers industry-leading results.
What you’ll learn
Unlike other R&D tax advisers, Ayming publicly publishes its HMRC enquiry data. So, finance leaders can assess risk based on evidence, not assurances.
Our HMRC enquiry statistics for clients
Our HMRC enquiry statistics for non-clients' claims
How we closed more enquiries than were opened
Strengthen your R&D tax compliance in 2026
At the beginning of the year, before allocating capital or launching new initiatives, finance leaders must ensure their R&D processes can withstand scrutiny. With HMRC scrutiny rising, making sure the correct methodology is being implemented early on in your R&D projects is key to set your claim up for a submission without disputes and the receiving of benefit as expected. At Ayming, our robust methodology has ensured that 94% of claims submitted weren’t subject to any penalties or delayed benefit. By improving claim processes now, finance leaders can gain confidence to invest in R&D projects, forecast cash-flow, and submit claims without disruption.