The R&D funding landscape is experiencing rising operational costs and increasing budgetary pressure, coupled with heightened HMRC scrutiny. Amidst these difficulties, finance leaders are expected to deliver more with fewer resources to meet stakeholder expectations. Many find it difficult to identify genuine efficiencies without compromising compliance or quality. At Ayming, we have a strong track record of uncovering additional value from existing R&D projects through rigorous data capture and close collaboration with technical teams. We help our clients strategise future R&D knowing the tax relief they will receive from their past and ongoing projects. Build efficiency into your R&D strategy to benchmark your financial forecasting for 2026.
How we can help
We can provide expert advise on claim value maximisation, including…
How to optimise R&D spend without increasing compliance risk
How to get better visibility over the claim process
Practical steps to uncover value from existing projects and claims
Our demonstrated success
claim uplift identified in past reviewed submission client
UK client retention rate driven by sustained claim benefit value
net benefit claimed for UK clients
Optimise R&D spend without compromising on quality or compliance
External changes, such as the introduction of the merged RDEC scheme, alongside internal developments like R&D team changes, often create uncertainty when preparing R&D tax credit claims. This uncertainty can result in undervalued claims and cost inefficiencies. Without clear visibility and robust processes, pursuing short-term gains can also increase the risk of HMRC enquiries. We support finance leaders in reviewing claims, data, and technical narratives to balance quality, value, and compliance, ensuring resources are used effectively across teams and that all eligible expenditure is captured.