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Claim Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits in the UK

ABM Chartered Accountants helps businesses across London claim R&D tax credits with accuracy and confidence. Our specialists identify eligible activities, prepare claims and ensure full HMRC compliance for maximum benefit.

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R&D Tax Credits and Our Expert Role

Research and development tax credits are valuable incentives designed to reward UK businesses investing in innovation. Many companies are unaware that their projects qualify, leading to missed financial opportunities. ABM Chartered Accountants helps you understand eligibility and guides you through every stage of the R&D claim process.

We support SMEs, startups and established companies across London with precise claim preparation, qualifying cost identification and full documentation. Our experienced team works closely with your business to ensure your claim is strong, accurate and aligned with HMRC requirements.

Why R&D Tax Relief Is Essential for Innovative Businesses

R&D tax credits can significantly reduce your corporation tax bill or provide a cash repayment, which helps businesses reinvest in development and growth. These incentives are designed to encourage innovation, making them essential for companies working on new processes, products or services. With expert guidance, you can maximise your entitlement and avoid incomplete claims.

ABM Chartered Accountants brings deep experience in R&D tax relief, ensuring your qualifying activities and costs are clearly identified and supported with strong evidence. Our approach reduces risk, improves claim accuracy and helps you receive the full benefit available under HMRC’s R&D schemes.

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How to Choose the Right R&D Tax Credit Specialist

Selecting the right advisor is crucial because R&D tax credits require technical understanding and detailed documentation. A reliable specialist should know both tax legislation and the innovation landscape, ensuring your claim is robust and compliant. It is important to choose professionals who analyse your projects thoroughly and explain eligibility clearly.

ABM Chartered Accountants is trusted by London businesses for precise R&D tax credit support. We review your development work, assess qualifying activities, calculate eligible costs and prepare all HMRC documentation. Our team ensures your claim is evidence based and meets all HMRC standards, reducing risk while maximising your benefits.

Our R&D Tax Credit Services for UK Businesses

ABM Chartered Accountants provides complete R&D tax credit advisory and claim preparation services for SMEs, startups and established companies across London. Our expertise ensures your innovative projects are assessed accurately, and your claim is compliant and well-supported.

Full R&D Eligibility Assessment

We analyse your projects to identify qualifying research and development activities.

Calculation of Qualifying Costs

Our team reviews staff costs, subcontractor work, materials and software expenses linked to eligible development work.

R&D Claim Preparation and Submission

We prepare detailed technical reports, cost breakdowns and HMRC compliant documentation.

Support for SMEs and Large Companies

We assist businesses under both the SME R&D scheme and the RDEC scheme.

Technical Interviews and Project Review

We gather essential information from your team to ensure accurate reporting of innovative work.

R&D Tax Credit Consultancy

Ongoing advice for businesses regularly involved in research and development.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

R&D tax credits are government incentives that reward UK businesses investing in innovation. Companies developing new products, improving processes or resolving technical uncertainties may qualify. Claims are open to SMEs and large companies across different industries.

Eligible projects must involve attempts to create, enhance or improve products, services or processes. The work must include overcoming scientific or technological uncertainty. Many businesses qualify without realising it.

Yes. SMEs often benefit the most because they can receive either a reduction in corporation tax or a cash credit based on qualifying expenditure.

Qualifying costs can include salaries, subcontractor work, software, materials and certain overheads directly linked to eligible development activities.

We review your development work, analyse the technical challenges involved and assess whether the project attempted to solve scientific or technological uncertainty. Our team provides clear guidance on eligibility.

The time frame varies depending on the complexity of your projects and the completeness of the information provided. Once submitted, HMRC typically processes R&D claims within several weeks.

Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants handles all HMRC enquiries, provides evidence, prepares responses and ensures your claim is supported thoroughly.

We assist businesses under both the SME scheme and the Research and Development Expenditure Credit scheme. Our services support companies of all sizes across multiple industries.

Start Maximising Your R&D Tax Credits Today

Unlock valuable R&D tax relief with expert support. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants today for accurate, compliant and maximised R&D tax credit claims for your London business.

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