R&D Tax Relief for Manufacturing
Manufacturing is a cornerstone of UK innovation, accounting for nearly a quarter of all R&D tax relief claims. From developing new products to refining production processes, manufacturing companies drive technological advancement and economic growth.
If your business faces technical challenges or is developing innovative products or processes, you may be eligible for valuable R&D tax relief.
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Qualifying R&D Activities in Manufacturing
Typical qualifying projects include:
- Designing and prototyping new products or machinery.
- Developing or improving manufacturing techniques and processes.
- Enhancing existing products through new materials or components.
- Automating processes with robotics or digital tools.
- Making production more efficient, sustainable, or compliant with new regulations.
- Creating software or AI solutions to optimise manufacturing operations.
Your project must involve overcoming scientific or technological uncertainties not easily solved by industry experts, supported by detailed technical documentation.
How R&D Tax Relief Benefits Manufacturers
The UK offers a merged R&D tax credit scheme providing:
- A 20% tax credit on qualifying expenditure for SMEs and large businesses.
- Enhanced credits for R&D-intensive SMEs investing over 30% of costs in R&D.
- Relief on staff costs, materials, software, consumables, utilities, and subcontracted work.
- Cash payments for loss-making companies and reductions in Corporation Tax for profit-makers.
Proper identification of qualifying costs and compliance with HMRC submission requirements are essential for maximising benefits and avoiding penalties.
Why Choose Us?
Our specialists have deep expertise in manufacturing R&D claims, offering tailored advice to:
- Identify eligible projects and costs within manufacturing workflows.
- Ensure comprehensive and compliant documentation.
- Boost your claim’s value while mitigating risk.
- Keep you updated with the latest R&D tax rules and government initiatives.
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Exceptional turn around time on any questions/problems presented
Exceptionally thorough responses delivered in a very timely manner.
Good advice about the closure of a ltd company, options have been explained in an understandable manner.
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I needed some specialist tax advice in respect of a complicated capital reduction demerger, a partial buyout of my company. Without specialist advice the tax hit was going to be huge.
TAP Advisory were recommended to me by my accountant, and my solicitor was also very complimentary about TAP when they found out we would be working with them. Tap's reputation preceded them.
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I recently moved to the UK and TAP were very proactive at helping me understand the details of the law and how to reduce my tax exposure, they were also very patient responding promptly to all of my questions - great customer service!
In our company we see our TAP contact very much as one of our team. For example we see him as more of a part time employee than a service provider. To this extent he has always acted into his manner available whenever we need him and on demand. I have never thought of TAP as having other clients (even though I know they have), because the client servicing is amazing.
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TAP sought ways to save us tax and made the process straightforward.
The service I have received has been impeccable and I would be glad to recommend your services to friends, family and clients etc. The whole process has been made extremely easy for me since day 1 from my consultation with Robert and then on to the preparation of the CGT Calculations and submission by Sydnie and the Team, all my questions were answered promptly and I was provided all the information I needed, so a big thank you again for your efforts.
They were able to turn a HMRC GBP25,000 tax bill for income received in Germany into a GBP600 refund within a month!
Very clear and concise in explaining tax matters.
Very helpful throughout the process, available to answer one-off questions.
Very thorough and answered my queries.
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