Expert defence for stress-free enquiries
At Ayming, we understand that an HMRC enquiry can be both disruptive and resource-intensive. That’s why we include HMRC Enquiry Defence as a standard clause in all our R&D tax engagements. Should HMRC raise questions regarding your claim, our dedicated team of specialists will support you from the moment the enquiry is launched until it is resolved, ensuring the process is managed swiftly, accurately, and with minimal stress for your team. Whether you’re an existing client or approaching us for support with a historic claim, Ayming’s expert guidance ensures that your business is well-positioned for a positive outcome.
How we can help
A dedicated enquiry defence team on-hand throughout the process
Comprehensive representation to HMRC
Ongoing liaison with your internal, technical, and finance teams
Full case management, from first contact to final resolution
Not currently an Ayming client?
Even if we didn’t prepare your original R&D tax claim, Ayming can still help. Our HMRC Enquiry Defence service is available to companies facing enquiries for claims prepared in-house, via accountants, or through other providers. Whether you’ve just received a compliance letter or are already partway through an enquiry, our experienced consultants can take the lead, protecting your claim and working towards a fair timely resolution.
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Why choose Ayming for Enquiry defence?
- Specialist led support: unline general tax advisors, our team specialises exclusively in R&D tax relief.
- End-to-end management: We take full ownership of your enquiry, freeing up your internal teams.
- Expert negotiation: Our consultants are experienced in defending claims and engaging with HMRC on complex technical grounds.
- Future-proofing: We help embed best practiced in your organisation to reduce the likelihood of future enquiries.
Steps to success
We begin with a no-cost, no-obligation review to determine whether our Enquiry Defence service is the right fit for your case.
We review your exisiting R&D tax claim(s) and all HMRC correspondence to understand the scope of the enquiry. We’ll offer immediate guidance and begin building your defence strategy.
Following our review, we’ll develop a tailored response plan, aimed at resolving the enquiry as efficiently as possible while limiting disruption to your operations.
Ayming will manage all communications with HMRC, ensuring clear, consistent messaging throughout. We’ll engage directly with your team to gather any additional information and are available for on-site or virtual meetings.
We will continue to represent and support you for the duration of the enquiry, maintaining direct communication with HMRC and keeping you updated every step of the way.
Once resolved, we’ll provide detailed feedback and practical recommendations to help strengthen future R&D claims and minimise the risk of further scrutiny.
Our R&D funding experts
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