Research & Development

We help UK-based businesses assess whether the UK is the right location for their Research & Development activities and identify opportunities to claim available R&D tax relief.

Research and Development (R&D) tax relief can offer valuable financial benefits to businesses investing in innovation, scientific research and technological advancement. However, eligibility rules and relief schemes can be complex, meaning some businesses may miss out on opportunities to reduce their tax liabilities.

At SAIL International, we assess your R&D activities to determine whether your business qualifies for available tax relief. Where activities span multiple jurisdictions, we also evaluate the potential tax benefits in each location to help you identify the most advantageous approach for your business.

R&D Assessment

To qualify for R&D Tax Credits, companies must engage in projects that meet specific criteria. The research and development activities should aim to achieve technological or scientific advancement and resolve uncertainties that are not readily solvable by professionals in the respective field.

Eligible R&D Costs

Eligible R&D costs include staff salaries, consumables, software, subcontractor costs, and certain overheads directly related to the R&D project.

These costs must be exclusively incurred for qualifying R&D activities.

Benefits & Impact

Up to 20% for profit making companies.

Up to 16.2% for loss-making companies.

*Claims need to be made within 2 years following the end of the accounting year of the business.

Making progress? Let’s see what you could claim.

Book a FREE 15-minute introductory call with one of our consultants.

Speak to our team to assess your eligibility and explore the tax relief available for your R&D activities.

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