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Are you investing in innovation, product development, or improving processes?
You could be entitled to significant tax savings through R&D Tax Relief.
At Oxbridge Accountants, we help businesses identify, claim, and maximise R&D tax credits—accurately and efficiently.
Find out how much you can claim – Book a Free R&D Consultation Today
R&D (Research & Development) Tax Relief is a UK government incentive designed to encourage businesses to invest in innovation.
It allows companies to:
Available to All Sectors
You don’t have to be a scientific or tech company—many industries qualify.
You may be eligible without even realising it
To qualify, your business must be working on projects that:
Examples of qualifying activities:
If you’re innovating, you could be eligible
Salaries, employer NIC, pensions, and reimbursed expenses for employees involved in R&D
Costs of outsourced R&D activities (typically up to 65%)
Software used directly in R&D activities
Materials, utilities (heat, light, power) used or transformed during R&D
Certain capital costs such as building research facilities (via R&D allowances)
Eligible SMEs can claim up to 86% additional tax relief on qualifying R&D expenditure.
For larger companies, offering a taxable credit (typically around 13%–20% depending on rules).
Even if your business is not profitable, you can receive a cash repayment from HMRC.
Identify Qualifying Activities
We assess your business to uncover all eligible R&D projects.
Maintain Accurate Records
Detailed documentation of costs and activities strengthens your claim.
Use Specialist Expertise
R&D claims are complex—professional support ensures accuracy and maximisation.
Explore Additional Reliefs
Let experts handle your claim while you focus on innovation
At Oxbridge Accountants, we provide a complete, end-to-end R&D tax solution:
Eligibility Assessment
We evaluate your business activities to determine if you qualify.
Claim Preparation & Submission
We prepare robust, HMRC-compliant claims with full documentation.
Cost Identification & Calculation
We ensure all qualifying costs are included to maximise your claim.
HMRC Support
We handle any HMRC queries or investigations on your behalf.
Ongoing Advice & Planning
We help you plan future R&D activities to maximise ongoing relief.
Start your claim today – speak to an R&D tax specialist
Our experienced team has a deep understanding of HMRC R&D guidelines.
We customise our services to your business and industry.
We identify every eligible cost to ensure you receive the highest benefit.
We handle the entire process, allowing you to focus on your business.
We ensure your claim meets all HMRC requirements.
Detailed, easy-to-understand reports on your R&D claims.
“Only tech or science companies qualify”
Many industries qualify, including manufacturing, construction, and software.
“We’re not profitable, so we can’t claim”
Loss-making companies can receive cash repayments.
“Our projects aren’t innovative enough”
If you’re solving technical problems, you may qualify.
Many businesses miss out on thousands of pounds in tax savings simply because they are unaware they qualify.
Contact Oxbridge Accountants now to check your eligibility
A government incentive allowing businesses to reduce tax or claim cash for innovation-related expenditure.
Any UK company working to advance science or technology and solving technical challenges.
Yes. You may receive a cash payment from HMRC.
Staff costs, subcontractors, software, consumables, and some capital expenditure.
You can usually claim for the last 2 accounting periods.
Yes. Claims can result in significant financial benefits for your business.
While not mandatory, using specialists significantly improves accuracy and claim value.
Typically 4–8 weeks, depending on complexity and HMRC processing times.
Ready to unlock tax savings from your innovation?
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