How To Claim R&D Tax Relief in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers a highly advantageous Research and Development tax relief through its merged Research and Development Expenditure Credit scheme. Businesses can receive a taxable credit at a rate of 20% on qualifying Research and Development expenditure. For loss-making, Research and Development-intensive small and medium-sized enterprises, the scheme is even more favourable, allowing a payable cash credit of up to 27 pence for every pound spent. To apply, companies must submit an Additional Information Form to HM Revenue and Customs before filing their Corporation Tax return. This relief helps fund innovation across various sectors, covering eligible costs like staff wages, subcontractors, software licences, and cloud computing.

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Swanson Reed is one of the only companies in the United Kingdom to exclusively focus on R&D tax relief preparation. Swanson Reed provides R&D tax credit preparation and audit services to all the region.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email our CEO, Damian Smyth. Feel free to book a quick teleconference with one of our national R&D tax credit specialists at a time that is convenient for you.




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R&D Tax Credit Releif Services

Swanson Reed is one of the only companies in the United Kingdom to exclusively focus on R&D tax relief preparation. Swanson Reed provides R&D tax credit preparation and audit services to all the region.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email our CEO, Damian Smyth.

Feel free to book a quick teleconference with one of our national R&D tax credit specialists at a time that is convenient for you.

R&D Tax Credit Audit Advisory Services

creditARMOR is a sophisticated R&D tax credit insurance and AI-driven risk management platform. It mitigates audit exposure by covering defense expenses, including CPA, tax attorney, and specialist consultant fees—delivering robust, compliant support for R&D credit claims.

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Swanson Reed offers R&D tax credit preparation and audit services at our hourly rates of between £195 – £395 per hour. We are also able offer fixed fees and success fees in special circumstances. Learn more at Our Fees

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