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I’ve had a letter saying I’m the subject of an HMRC enquiry into a recent R&D tax credit claim. What should I do?

5 August 2025 What to do if you receive an HMRC enquiry into your R&D tax credit claim. This guide outlines each step,...

The impact of R&D Tax Relief Claims on other funding sources

4 August 2025 Learn how R&D tax relief interacts with other funding sources, including grants, subsidies, ERIS eligibility, and the PAYE/NIC cap, under...

The R&D Tax Credit Claims Process

29 July 2025 A step-by-step overview of the UK R&D tax credit claims process in 2025, including eligibility, pre-notification, required documentation, and submission...

Regulation Versus Innovation: we’ve been here before.

10 July 2025 Can innovation and regulation ever truly work in sync? From steam engines to AI, this article explores how the UK...

Innovation Funding Incentives in South Korea

26 June 2025 South Korea combines strategic government support with high-tech ambition to fuel R&D and startups. Explore how its innovation incentives help...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Mexico

26 June 2025 With growing support for R&D and high-tech industries, Mexico is building momentum as an innovation hub. Learn how its funding...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Norway

26 June 2025 Norway supports innovation through targeted incentives for startups and R&D-led businesses. Explore how its funding schemes encourage technological progress and...

Innovation Funding Incentives: China

26 June 2025 China is driving tech growth through a broad mix of tax reliefs, grants, and state-backed investment. See how its funding...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Portugal

26 June 2025 Portugal is gaining recognition as a hotspot for innovation, with incentives that support R&D, startups, and global collaboration. Explore how...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Japan

26 June 2025 Japan offers a well-developed funding ecosystem that attracts global investors and supports cutting-edge R&D. Discover how its incentives fuel innovation...

Innovation Funding Incentives in Spain

26 June 2025 Spain combines national and regional incentives to support R&D, startups, and digital transformation. Explore how its innovation funding landscape is...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Canada

26 June 2025 Canada offers a broad mix of federal and provincial incentives to support R&D and commercialisation. Learn how these programmes help...

Innovation Funding Incentives in Sweden

26 June 2025 Sweden blends strong public support with private investment to power R&D and sustainable innovation. Discover how its funding landscape supports...

IInnovation Funding Incentives: India

26 June 2025 India is scaling innovation through a wide-reaching mix of tax breaks, grants, and startup support. See how its national strategy...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Czechia

26 June 2025 Exploring R&D opportunities in Central Europe? Czechia combines national incentives and EU programmes to support innovation, scale emerging businesses, and...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Brazil

26 June 2025 Brazil’s expanding mix of grants, tax relief, and startup support is designed to fuel innovation across sectors. Find out how...

Innovation Funding Incentives: France

26 June 2025 France offers generous tax credits, grants, and public investment to support R&D and fast-growing startups. Explore how its innovation incentives...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Netherlands

26 June 2025 With strong government backing and a focus on sustainable growth, the Netherlands offers a wide range of innovation incentives that...

Innovation Funding Incentives – Türkiye

26 June 2025 From tax reliefs to venture capital, Türkiye is building momentum as a regional centre for innovation. Its evolving support landscape...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Finland

26 June 2025 Finland combines strong public backing with private sector support to fuel innovation. Explore how its well-structured funding system helps global...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Germany

26 June 2025 With strong federal backing and a culture of technological excellence, Germany offers one of the most established innovation funding landscapes...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Saudi Arabia

26 June 2025 Considering international innovation incentives? See how Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is creating new funding opportunities for R&D, startups, and global...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Belgium

24 June 2025 What innovation support is available in Belgium? From tax incentives to regional grants, explore how a business-friendly environment helps drive...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Denmark

24 June 2025 Denmark offers strong public funding, generous tax incentives, and active VC support to drive R&D and entrepreneurship. Find out how...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Poland

24 June 2025 How is Poland supporting innovation? Explore a mix of tax reliefs, national grants, and EU funding designed to boost R&D,...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Italy

24 June 2025 Looking to innovate in Italy? Discover how a mix of tax relief, grants, and public investment is helping businesses drive...

Innovation Funding Incentives in the USA

24 June 2025 What are the main innovation funding incentives in the USA? Explore how federal, state, and private sector support fuel R&D,...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Austria

24 June 2025 Explore Austria’s comprehensive innovation funding system, supporting businesses from startups to R&D leaders through government-backed incentives that drive technology and...

Innovation Funding Incentives: Australia

24 June 2025 Discover key innovation funding incentives in Australia, including government-backed R&D schemes and commercialisation support designed to boost business investment and...

AI – not the end, just evolution

20 June 2025

Supply Chains: From “Just-in-Time” to “Just-in-Case”

20 June 2025

Inside Innovation: What Does Carbon Capture and Storage Really Involve?

23 May 2025

Alternative Dispute Resolution in R&D Enquiries: What to Expect and How to Prepare

15 May 2025

HMRC clarifies claim notification guidance

6 May 2025

From loos to lift-off: aviation fuel’s journey from sewage to sky

28 April 2025

The Additional Information Form (AIF)

25 April 2025

Spring statement – R&D tax relief ‘advance clearances’

22 April 2025

R&D Pre-notification – Key Deadline for December Year-End Companies

18 April 2025

Innovate UK Smart Grants – ‘AI’ not always ‘OK’

11 April 2025

Spring Statement – HMRC launches new R&D tax consultation

27 March 2025

HMRC Updates Subcontracting Guidance

28 February 2025

Submitting an R&D Tax Relief Claim: Original Accounts or Amendment?

19 February 2025

Subcontracted R&D – To claim or not to claim?

14 February 2025

Clarifying ‘Uncertainty’ for R&D Tax Relief: A Practical Guide

30 January 2025

Understanding Special R&D Tax Rules for Northern Ireland SMEs

14 January 2025

HMRC Launches New Disclosure Service to Tackle R&D Tax Relief Overclaims

6 January 2025

Tell Me About Land Remediation Relief

13 December 2024

Ask the Expert – R&D pre-notification: a step you can’t afford to skip

12 December 2024

Why Aren’t You Electing into Patent Box?

12 December 2024

Funding and Innovation support for the Aerospace sector

18 October 2024

Ask the Expert – How to fund an innovation project from start to finish

17 October 2024

R&D tax relief: what you need to know about HMRC’s increased scrutiny

13 September 2024

Ask the Expert – Intellectual Property (IP) as a Tax Asset

30 August 2024

A Tale of Two Software R&D Tribunals

23 July 2024

HMRC loses landmark R&D tax tribunal case

16 July 2024

Ask the expert – R&D Tax Relief for Process Innovations: Beyond Product Development

15 July 2024

Ask the Expert – Making R&D Tax Relief Part of Your Company Culture

10 June 2024

How do I keep my company ahead of the curve?

10 June 2024

R&D Tax Credit Changes – Which Scheme Applies to me?

30 May 2024

Ask the Expert – Best Practices for Documenting R&D Activities

6 May 2024

Use the Patent Box to reduce your corporation tax

6 May 2024

The current R&D tax relief landscape…beyond the headlines

6 May 2024

Additional Tax Relief available for “R&D Intensive” SMEs

12 April 2024

Finance Act 2024 – Impact of new R&D tax legislation

29 February 2024

Capital RDAs or Capital Allowances? A Guide to Optimising the Allowances on Offer

19 February 2024

R&D Tax Credit Claims Checklist

31 August 2023

Can You Claim Patent Box on IP Licensing Income?

28 July 2023

Major changes to the R&D tax credit scheme: Company & contact details

12 June 2023

Major changes to the R&D tax credit scheme: Reporting

8 June 2023

Major Changes to the R&D Tax Credit Scheme

1 June 2023

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