Stay compliant and maximise your R&D tax credits UK by tracking all critical deadlines.
UK businesses eligible for R&D tax relief must meet strict filing and notification deadlines to secure their claims. Missing these key dates can lead to lost tax savings or penalties. Our page helps you understand and manage your UK R&D tax relief filing dates and claim timelines with confidence.
What R&D Tax Deadlines Should You Know?
Keeping track of your R&D tax deadlines is essential to ensure you don't miss out on valuable reliefs and stay compliant with HMRC requirements. Deadlines vary depending on your accounting period end date and include notification deadlines, submission of your company tax return, and payment of Corporation Tax. Missing these deadlines can affect your eligibility or cause delays in claiming.
To make this easier, use our interactive calendar tool below. Simply enter your accounting period end date, and receive personalised UK R&D tax deadlines specific to your company’s financial year. This tool helps you stay ahead of important dates, plan your submissions effectively, and maximise your R&D tax benefits.
Make sure to use the calculator below to keep your claims on track and optimise your tax relief opportunities.
Key UK R&D Tax Deadlines
R&D Claim Notification (Advance Notification) Deadline
Required for first-time claimants or those who haven't claimed in over 3 years. Notify HMRC by six months after your accounting period end to maintain eligibility.
If you’ve claimed R&D tax relief within 3 years of the last date of your claim notification period you do not need to send a claim notification form, unless any of the following exceptions apply:
- HMRC rejected your R&D tax relief claim by removing it from your Company Tax Return.
- You claimed R&D tax relief for an accounting period beginning before 1 April 2023 by amending your tax return and the amendment was received on or after 1 April 2023.
R&D Tax Relief Claim Submission Deadline
Submit your formal R&D tax claim (as part of your Corporation Tax return) within two years from the end of your accounting period.
Corporation Tax Return Filing & Payment Deadlines
File your company accounts and CT600 return 12 months after your accounting period ends, and pay any Corporation Tax due 9 months and 1 day after period end. Both deadlines affect your R&D claim processing.
Why Track Your R&D Tax Relief Claim Timeline?
Avoid Missing R&D Credits UK
Timely claims ensure you get the full benefit of available tax credits without losing out due to late filing.
Stay Ahead of HMRC Requirements
Meet notification and claim deadlines to prevent claims from being rejected or delayed.
Improve Your Cash Flow & Planning
Early claims can boost your working capital and help with budgeting for innovation projects.
Expert Guidance & Compliance
Stay aligned with evolving UK R&D tax relief filing dates and legislation changes.
Need Help with Your R&D Tax Claim UK?
Our specialist team at Tax Advisory Partnership can:
- Calculate and track your UK R&D tax deadlines accurately
- Assist with preparing and submitting R&D tax credit claims UK
- Liaise with HMRC on notifications and claim approvals
- Maximise your eligible relief and manage compliance risks
To explore our full range of Research & Development tax services, visit the Innovation Tax Reliefs page.
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