R&D funding

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Discover R&D funding services for your innovation projects to help accurately capture and report qualifying activities to HMRC.

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Overview

R&D funding incentives reward businesses investing in innovation by allowing them to recover costs from eligible projects. These incentives improve cash flow, reduce tax liability, and encourage further research and development, helping companies stay competitive and drive long-term growth.

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Expert R&D tax credits, driven by client success

At Ayming, our expertise in R&D tax credits is built on years of proven success, helping clients unlock value from their innovation. We take a client-first approach, combining deep technical and financial knowledge with a commitment to excellence at every stage of the claim process. From identifying eligible projects to preparing accurate, compliant submissions, our specialists ensure your claims are optimised, robust, and stress-free. By partnering with us, you gain a trusted advisor dedicated to protecting your business, enhancing cash flow, and fuelling long-term growth through innovation.

Expertise

How we can help

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 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 rate is 20%

Our latest thinking

The latest insights and solutions in R&D funding.

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Resources

Frequently asked questions

We offer expert advice in five key areas

What schemes are available to me?

Indirect funding offers valuable opportunities for businesses to recover costs and reinvest in innovation. From R&D tax relief to Patent Box and tailored solutions, these schemes help improve cash flow, strengthen compliance and unlock growth potential. Explore which option best fits your business.

What do I need to know about R&D claims?

Understand the essentials of making an R&D tax relief claim, including eligibility, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls to ensure your claim is accurate, compliant, and maximises potential benefit.

All about R&D qualifying expenditure

Learn which costs qualify for R&D tax relief, from staffing and consumables to software and subcontracted work, helping you capture the full value of your innovation investment.

What do I need to know about HMRC?

Explore HMRC’s role in R&D tax relief, including compliance requirements, claim assessments, and how to manage enquiries to safeguard your claim and reduce risk.

What counts as eligible R&D per sector?

Discover how R&D eligibility can vary across industries, with guidance on recognising qualifying activities and costs within your sector to make the most out of tax relief opportunities.