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?
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.
Expertise
Our services
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.
Insights
Our latest thinking
Fresh insights and expert perspectives on policy, R&D funding, and the innovation landscape.
FAQs
Commonly asked questions, answered by experts.
The value of your claim depends on your company size, financial position, and the nature of your R&D activities. Claims are calculated based on qualifying expenditure, including staffing costs, software, and subcontractor support. Our specialists ensure you identify all eligible costs while remaining fully compliant with HMRC requirements.
The preparation of a claim typically takes anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the complexity of your projects and availability of information. Once submitted, HMRC usually processes claims within 4 to 8 weeks, although timelines can vary.
Following submission, HMRC generally issues payment or applies tax relief within 4 to 8 weeks. The exact timing can depend on your corporation tax position and whether HMRC requires further review.
No. Both profitable and loss-making companies can benefit. Profitable businesses usually receive a reduction in their corporation tax liability, while loss-making companies may be eligible for a payable cash credit.
Our fees are typically structured on a success basis, meaning they are linked to the value of the claim achieved. This ensures alignment and transparency from the outset. Full details are agreed before any work begins.
HMRC has increased its focus on R&D compliance, making it essential that claims are robust and well supported. With the right expertise and documentation, risk can be effectively managed. Ayming ensures claims are prepared in line with current legislation and supports clients throughout any HMRC enquiries.
We require an overview of your R&D activities, including the technical challenges addressed, alongside financial data such as staffing costs and project expenditure. Our team guides you through the process to ensure it is efficient and minimally disruptive.
Yes. We regularly work in collaboration with internal finance teams and external advisors. Our role is to provide specialist R&D expertise, complementing existing relationships and strengthening the overall claim.