R&D Tax Relief Services to Reward Your Innovation
Is your company investing in innovation? ABM Chartered Accountants helps you claim R&D tax relief under the merged RDEC scheme, reducing your corporation tax bill or securing a cash credit for qualifying research and development activity.
Claim the R&D Relief You Deserve
R&D tax relief rewards UK companies that invest in developing new products, processes, or services that advance science or technology. Under the merged RDEC scheme, qualifying companies receive a 20% expenditure credit on eligible costs. ABM Chartered Accountants identifies your qualifying projects, calculates your claim, and submits it to HMRC.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants have hands-on experience preparing R&D claims across a range of industries. We handle everything from the initial eligibility review and technical narrative through to filing the claim within your corporation tax return. If HMRC raises questions, we deal with those too.
What Our R&D Tax Relief Covers
From assessing your eligibility to defending your claim, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants helps you unlock the full value of your R&D investment.
Eligibility Assessment
A thorough review of your projects to confirm which activities qualify for R&D tax relief.
Claim Preparation
Full preparation of your R&D claim including the technical narrative and financial schedules.
Qualifying Costs
Identifying and calculating all eligible R&D expenditure including staff, materials, and software.
HMRC Submission
Filing your completed R&D claim with HMRC as part of your corporation tax return submission.
Enquiry Support
Full representation and defence if HMRC opens an enquiry or compliance check into your claim.
Ongoing Advisory
Year-round guidance on tracking R&D activity so future claims are stronger and better documented.
Turn Your Innovation Into Real Tax Savings
Many companies carry out qualifying R&D without realising it. If your team is solving technical problems, developing new processes, or improving existing products, you could be sitting on a significant tax benefit. ABM Chartered Accountants makes sure you claim everything you are entitled to, without overstating or taking unnecessary risk.
A well-prepared R&D claim does more than reduce your tax bill. It improves cash flow, supports reinvestment in future innovation, and strengthens your position with investors and lenders. With HMRC increasing scrutiny on R&D claims, having a chartered accountant behind your submission gives you the credibility that matters.
R&D Tax Relief for Innovative Companies Right Across the UK
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants prepares R&D tax relief claims for companies throughout the UK. Our process is fully digital, so your location makes no difference to our service.
R&D Claims Across Every Innovative Sector
We prepare R&D tax relief claims for companies in technology, manufacturing, engineering, construction, life sciences, software development, and professional services. If your business is solving technical challenges, we can help you claim.
Why Companies Choose ABM Chartered Accountants for R&D
Chartered Credibility
ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants preparing claims HMRC takes seriously.
End-to-End Service
From eligibility review to HMRC submission and enquiry defence, all handled.
Compliance First
Every claim prepared to withstand HMRC scrutiny, with nothing overstated.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the R&D tax relief questions we hear most often. Contact our team for specific guidance.
What is R&D tax relief?
R&D tax relief is a UK government incentive that rewards companies investing in innovation. Under the merged RDEC scheme, qualifying companies receive a 20% expenditure credit on eligible R&D costs, reducing their corporation tax bill or generating a cash payment.
Does my company qualify for R&D relief?
Your company may qualify if it is working to resolve scientific or technological uncertainty through developing new or improved products, processes, or services. ABM Chartered Accountants reviews your projects to confirm eligibility before any claim is prepared.
What costs can I include in an R&D claim?
Qualifying costs typically include staff salaries, employer NIC, pension contributions, software, consumable materials, and payments to subcontractors for R&D work. Cloud computing and data licence costs may also qualify under the merged scheme.
How far back can I claim R&D tax relief?
You can claim R&D tax relief for the previous two accounting periods that have not yet been finalised. ABM Chartered Accountants can review your historic activity and submit backdated claims where eligible.
What happens if HMRC enquires into my claim?
HMRC is increasing scrutiny on R&D claims. If an enquiry is opened, ABM Chartered Accountants provides full representation, preparing responses, gathering evidence, and working to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
How much do your R&D services cost?
Fees depend on the size and complexity of your claim. We offer transparent pricing and can work on a fixed-fee or contingent-fee basis depending on your circumstances. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a quote.