R&D tax credit UK
R&D tax relief can reduce a company's tax position or generate a payable credit, but the value depends on the scheme, qualifying costs, and evidence.
Start with the R&D tax credit calculator for a quick value estimate, or the 30-second eligibility checker if you're not sure your work counts.
The strongest fit is usually a UK limited company that has spent money trying to resolve scientific or technological uncertainty. Software, engineering, manufacturing, biotech, food technology, and process innovation projects often need a proper review rather than a quick guess.
For relevant periods under the merged R&D scheme, the headline expenditure credit is calculated from qualifying R&D expenditure. The taxable nature of the credit means the net benefit depends on the Corporation Tax position.
Weak project narratives, unclear technological uncertainty, unsupported cost apportionment, missing additional information, and over-broad subcontractor costs can all damage a claim. The number is only useful when the evidence can support it.
Built Vizzy, a multimedia job-seeker profile platform integrating with major applicant tracking systems. Claimed under ERIS (enhanced R&D intensive support).
“The process is smooth and we've had very positive outcomes.”Chris Woodward-Jones, CEO & Co-founderRead the case study on easyrnd.co.uk
Developed sour beers and flavoured wheat beer variants for new market segments.
“They proactively identified costs and kept me informed throughout the whole process.”Belinda Sutton, Managing DirectorRead the case study on easyrnd.co.uk
Case studies, figures and quotes as published by EasyRND (checked September 2026). Every claim is different; these are not typical results or a promise of what you'll get.
R&D tax relief depends on scheme rules, company facts, accounting periods, and HMRC evidence standards. Treat this page as research support, not tax advice.