What Kind of R&D Qualifies Here?

In this sector, qualifying R&D often involves activities that:

  • Advance scientific understanding or create new technologies in areas like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemical research.

  • Develop innovative engineering designs, analytical models, or prototypes.

  • Provide expert technical consultancy solving industry-specific uncertainties.

  • Experiment with new materials, testing methods, or compliance solutions to regulatory standards.

  • Use rigorous research and development approaches to refine products or services.

The key factor is addressing scientific or technological uncertainties with no straightforward resolution, requiring investigation beyond current knowledge.

 

Unlocking Value from Tax Incentives

Eligible businesses can reap significant benefits by claiming relief against costs such as:

  • Specialist staff time spent on R&D activities.

  • Necessary software and materials consumed during projects.

  • Costs of R&D subcontractors and externally provided workers.

  • Prototyping and testing expenses involved in product development.

 

With recent enhancements in the UK’s R&D tax credit scheme, companies in this sector can optimise cash flow or reduce tax liabilities by leveraging these claims, provided robust documentation backs each submission.

How We Support Your Scientific and Technical Innovation

Our team specialises in navigating the complexities of the Professional, Scientific & Technical sector, helping you:

  • Pinpoint eligible R&D activities unique to your specialised work.

  • Draft clear technical reports that meet HMRC’s expectations.

  • Maximise your claim value while ensuring regulatory compliance.

  • Stay informed on evolving R&D tax legislation and guidance.

Innovation Tax Reliefs Enquiry Process (2)

To view all of our R&D Tax Services, visit the Innovation Tax Reliefs page.

📞 Embark on your next innovation journey with confidence - get in touch today using the form at the bottom of this page.

 

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We strive to deliver the best possible service to our clients.  It is extremely rewarding to the team to receive positive feedback from clients. 

There are times when we can help identify and expedite a tax refund, which are always gratefully received but for the majority of the time we help ensure that our clients remain compliant with their tax obligations and the amount of tax being paid is the correct amount and nothing more.

Always aware of opportunities to reduce taxes.

Senior Partner, Covington & Burling LLP

Excellent quality of work and very responsive to our demands

Director, Financial Management & Consultancy

Exceptional service and patience! We really value the effort and support they have given us as a new start up.

Director, Media Start-up

Exceptional turn around time on any questions/problems presented

Serial Investor & Entrepeneur

Exceptionally thorough responses delivered in a very timely manner.

Senior Managing Director, State Street Alternative Investment Solutions

Good advice about the closure of a ltd company, options have been explained in an understandable manner.

Management Consultant, Oil & Gas

I have been Jamie's client for more than ten years and I keep being impressed with his client-centric, solution-orientated and straightforward approach to answering questions. I have not had a single tax question over the years where Jamie could not help in a professional, efficient and also cost-effective manner. This holds true for questions around various different jurisdictions and degrees of complexity. I can wholeheartedly recommend Jamie's services!

Private Equity Executive and Entrepreneur

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.

The fees TAP charged were reasonable in my eyes, and small in comparison to the money they saved me, I was VERY grateful for the advice and guidance.

TAP were great to deal with throughout, they kept me in the loop in laymans terms and liaised well with the other professionals looking after my interests.

I could not recommend them enough in respect of their extensive knowledge and experience.

Paul
Managing Director of Audiology Business

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!

Mergers & Acquisitions, BP

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.

CFO, Leading European Blue Chip

Personable, communicative and responsive

Investment Director, Endless LLP

TAP have always delivered outstanding advice and support.

CEO, Major Italian Bank

TAP sought ways to save us tax and made the process straightforward.

Professor, Oxford University

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. 

Overseas Property Developer

They were able to turn a HMRC GBP25,000 tax bill for income received in Germany into a GBP600 refund within a month!

Management Consultant, Oil & Gas, Altimus Management Solutions

Very clear and concise in explaining tax matters.

CEO, Asset Management Business

Very helpful throughout the process, available to answer one-off questions.

Director, JP Morgan

Very thorough and answered my queries.

Retired, Non-Dom
Excellent individual service for a very small client.
Propery Investor and Non-Resident Landlord
Extremely helpful in advising on mine and my wife's situation with differences between US and UK along with setting up a business.
Central Bank Rates Sales Executive, HSBC
Our company has engaged with Tax Advisory Partnership on R&D activities. Their service has been solution oriented, proactive, and good value for money. We have developed a good relationship with Tax Advisory Partnership and find their R&D consultants to be good listeners. I would highly recommend Tax Advisory Partnership for their knowledge of the regulations and the ongoing support they offer.
CFO of a major F1 motorsport company
Proactive in looking out for my interests with respect to tax and trust planning.
Managing Partner, Astor Ridge LLP
TAP have always been very responsive and thorough in the answers. It's been a pleasure working with you!
Chief Trading Officer, Asset Strategies Group
TAP have been incredible when it comes to responding fast and with clarity
Media Entrepeneur
TAP have been professional and thorough in every regard, pointing out pros and cons of all choices and assisting with my international circumstances brilliantly.
International Finance Executive
The service provided by Alister and colleagues was exemplary, efficient and timely.  While my tax return was a long way from being complex, it did involve a non-standard issue which was researched fully and dealt with expertly.
Professor Brian Faragher
Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner and Emeritus Professor of Medical Statistics at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Unrelenting commitment to offering the best service to myself and my company as well as sincere considered advice as my business has grown which has been an invaluable asset.
Director, Lily Vanilli Ltd
Very competent, always friendly and great to deal with.
Director, Market Risk Change Management, Deutsche Bank

Always aware of opportunities to reduce taxes.

Senior Partner, Covington & Burling LLP

Excellent quality of work and very responsive to our demands

Director, Financial Management & Consultancy

Exceptional service and patience! We really value the effort and support they have given us as a new start up.

Director, Media Start-up

Exceptional turn around time on any questions/problems presented

Serial Investor & Entrepeneur

Exceptionally thorough responses delivered in a very timely manner.

Senior Managing Director, State Street Alternative Investment Solutions

Good advice about the closure of a ltd company, options have been explained in an understandable manner.

Management Consultant, Oil & Gas

I have been Jamie's client for more than ten years and I keep being impressed with his client-centric, solution-orientated and straightforward approach to answering questions. I have not had a single tax question over the years where Jamie could not help in a professional, efficient and also cost-effective manner. This holds true for questions around various different jurisdictions and degrees of complexity. I can wholeheartedly recommend Jamie's services!

Private Equity Executive and Entrepreneur

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.

The fees TAP charged were reasonable in my eyes, and small in comparison to the money they saved me, I was VERY grateful for the advice and guidance.

TAP were great to deal with throughout, they kept me in the loop in laymans terms and liaised well with the other professionals looking after my interests.

I could not recommend them enough in respect of their extensive knowledge and experience.

Paul
Managing Director of Audiology Business

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!

Mergers & Acquisitions, BP

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.

CFO, Leading European Blue Chip

Personable, communicative and responsive

Investment Director, Endless LLP

TAP have always delivered outstanding advice and support.

CEO, Major Italian Bank

TAP sought ways to save us tax and made the process straightforward.

Professor, Oxford University

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. 

Overseas Property Developer

They were able to turn a HMRC GBP25,000 tax bill for income received in Germany into a GBP600 refund within a month!

Management Consultant, Oil & Gas, Altimus Management Solutions

Very clear and concise in explaining tax matters.

CEO, Asset Management Business

Very helpful throughout the process, available to answer one-off questions.

Director, JP Morgan

Very thorough and answered my queries.

Retired, Non-Dom
Excellent individual service for a very small client.
Propery Investor and Non-Resident Landlord
Extremely helpful in advising on mine and my wife's situation with differences between US and UK along with setting up a business.
Central Bank Rates Sales Executive, HSBC
Our company has engaged with Tax Advisory Partnership on R&D activities. Their service has been solution oriented, proactive, and good value for money. We have developed a good relationship with Tax Advisory Partnership and find their R&D consultants to be good listeners. I would highly recommend Tax Advisory Partnership for their knowledge of the regulations and the ongoing support they offer.
CFO of a major F1 motorsport company
Proactive in looking out for my interests with respect to tax and trust planning.
Managing Partner, Astor Ridge LLP
TAP have always been very responsive and thorough in the answers. It's been a pleasure working with you!
Chief Trading Officer, Asset Strategies Group
TAP have been incredible when it comes to responding fast and with clarity
Media Entrepeneur
TAP have been professional and thorough in every regard, pointing out pros and cons of all choices and assisting with my international circumstances brilliantly.
International Finance Executive
The service provided by Alister and colleagues was exemplary, efficient and timely.  While my tax return was a long way from being complex, it did involve a non-standard issue which was researched fully and dealt with expertly.
Professor Brian Faragher
Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner and Emeritus Professor of Medical Statistics at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Unrelenting commitment to offering the best service to myself and my company as well as sincere considered advice as my business has grown which has been an invaluable asset.
Director, Lily Vanilli Ltd
Very competent, always friendly and great to deal with.
Director, Market Risk Change Management, Deutsche Bank

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