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Discover a curated library of resources designed to help you unlock the full potential of indirect funding. From key tips and practical tricks to in-depth specialist advice, these insights are tailored for businesses looking to upgrade their R&D claim processes, enhance compliance, and optimise towards value potential.

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We offer expert advice in five key areas

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 counts as eligible R&D per sector?

Discover what qualifies as eligible R&D in your industry. Explore sector-specific examples and criteria to help your business identify and justify R&D activities for tax relief.

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?

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What counts as qualifying expenditure?

<div class="wp-component-card__description wysiwyg"> <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> </div>

What should I expect from HMRC?

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What counts as eligible R&D per sector?

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Our strength in numbers

£ 1 billion

total benefit received by our clients from HMRC

96.3 %

UK client retention rate

3.5 %

HMRC enquiry rate, whereas average is 20%

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R&D tax credits

Unlock cash savings 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.

Our R&D funding experts

Meet the experts that will lead your claims to excellence.

Abigail Doherty

Consultant: R&D Incentives

Ade Adeola, Senior Manager, R&D Tax
Adebowale Adeola

Associate Director: R&D Incentives

Ali Attalla

Senior Consultant: R&D Incentives

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