Overview
This is your starting point for all things R&D funding. Explore expert insights, practical tools, and success stories that show how innovation drives real results. Learn how Ayming helps businesses of all sizes, unlock the full value of government incentives. We’re with you every step of the way.
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Solving all your R&D funding challenges
Every R&D journey comes with its own challenges. Here you’ll find the answers – from understanding different funding schemes to knowing what qualifies and how to strengthen your claim. Explore expert insights and tips designed to help you move forward with confidence.
What schemes are available to me?
Explore the various ways you can fund your innovation. From R&D tax credits and Real-Time R&D to Patent Box and Innovation Grants, we’ll help you identify the right scheme for your goals or projects, and help optimise your R&D funding strategy.
How do R&D tax claims actually work?
R&D tax claims can seem complex, but the process is straightforward once you know what to look for. Learn how HMRC defines R&D, how to calculate eligible costs, and what documentation you need – all while keeping your claim efficient, accurate, and compliant.
What counts as qualifying expenditure?
Understanding what qualifies (and what doesn’t) is crucial to building a strong R&D tax claim. Learn how to treat subcontractor and capitalised R&D costs, understand minimum thresholds, and explore the restrictions that could impact your claim.
What should I expect from HMRC?
HMRC’s review process can take time, so accuracy matters. Learn how claims are processed, how credits are paid, and what happens if errors are found, helping you protect your business from unnecessary risk.
What qualifies as eligible R&D in my sector?
Discover what eligible R&D looks like in your sector. Explore real examples of typical projects and activities that qualify – helping you understand what to include in a new claim, or identify projects you may be missing from an existing one.
What schemes are available to me?
<p>Explore the various ways you can fund your innovation. From R&D tax credits and Real-Time R&D to Patent Box and Innovation Grants, we’ll help you identify the right scheme for your goals or projects, and help optimise your R&D funding strategy.</p>
How do R&D tax claims actually work?
<p>R&D tax claims can seem complex, but the process is straightforward once you know what to look for. Learn how HMRC defines R&D, how to calculate eligible costs, and what documentation you need – all while keeping your claim efficient, accurate, and compliant.</p>
What counts as qualifying expenditure?
<p>Understanding what qualifies (and what doesn’t) is crucial to building a strong R&D tax claim. Learn how to treat subcontractor and capitalised R&D costs, understand minimum thresholds, and explore the restrictions that could impact your claim.</p>
What should I expect from HMRC?
<p>HMRC’s review process can take time, so accuracy matters. Learn how claims are processed, how credits are paid, and what happens if errors are found, helping you protect your business from unnecessary risk.</p>
What qualifies as eligible R&D in my sector?
<p>Discover what eligible R&D looks like in your sector. Explore real examples of typical projects and activities that qualify – helping you understand what to include in a new claim, or identify projects you may be missing from an existing one.</p>
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R&D tax credits
Unlock the full value of your innovation and reinvest in innovation with expert support to optimise your R&D tax claim value while ensuring full HMRC compliance.
Real-time R&D
Gain real-time visibility of your R&D costs, simplify forecasting, and streamline claims with proactive R&D reporting as projects occur.
Rapid claims
Access R&D funding faster with a streamlined, compliant claims process that accelerates relief and boosts cash flow when your business needs it most.
HMRC enquiry defence
Safeguard your R&D claims with specialist enquiry defence, from enquiry launch, interaction with HMRC, to resolution, our service ensures compliance and peace of mind.
Ayming Advance
Have full visibility over your R&D tax claims with our online platform, giving you real-time insights, improved compliance, and reduced risk.
Patent box
Reduce your corporation tax to 10% on profits from patented innovations and retain more value from your intellectual property.
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Fresh insights and expert perspectives on policy, R&D funding, and the innovation landscape.
