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SMEs Make Up Half of the R&D Relief Claimants

By |May 10th, 2021|

In data recently released by HMRC, more than 52, 000 small and medium-sized companies claimed R&D tax credits for the 2018-19 tax year. They noted that the total relief claimed was near £6 billion, and half of that came from these smaller businesses. In comparison to prior years, this shows a 19% increase in small [...]

Scottish Intelligent Growth Solutions to Partner with Madar Farms in Indoor Farming

By |April 30th, 2021|

Intelligent Growth Solutions 9IGS), a Scottish agritech firm, has announced the introduction of its indoor growing systems to the UAB. UAB  has been searching for sustainable growth alternatives that produce high yields and require low qatar input to help sustain their growing populations. IGS and Madar Farms, based in Abu Dhabi will enter into a [...]

Say Hello to UK’s Largest Life Sciences Ecosystem

By |April 29th, 2021|

What do you get when you mix a real estate investment company, a real estate group and a science-based incubator? The UK’s first nationwide life sciences ecosystem! US-based Harrison Street and UK-based Trinity Investment Management have announced their joint acquisition of BioCity, a science business incubator. This acquisition will bring BioCity into the fold with [...]

Understanding HMRC Correspondence

By |April 29th, 2021|

With the expansion of the HMRC’s R&D compliance unit, many companies are noticing an increase in correspondence directly from the HMRC. They have a few different types of letters they might send you, from a”nudge” letter to an official notice of a compliance check. Understanding these letters and how to respond to them can be [...]

Chicken Joes Receive £78K in R&D Tax Relief

By |April 28th, 2021|

Love Joes, also known as Chicken Joes, has secured £77,863 in R&D tax relief for their 2019 tax year. This tax relief went towards developing a new cooking and coating factory including how to adhere coatings and filter oil more effectively. Love Joes has been innovating and advancing the food world for the past 27 [...]

Construction Sector Should Take More Advantage of the R&D Tax Credit

By |April 28th, 2021|

Many companies take advantage of the R&D tax credit, developing their innovative capabilities without impacting their bottom line. Industries conducting scientific research, or developing a new product know they qualify with minimal doubt. However, other sectors often count themselves out before trying. Data published from HMRC shows the UK construction industry accounts for just 6% [...]

How State Aid Impacts R&D Tax Credits

By |April 28th, 2021|

With the onset of COVID-19, the government put up a number of different support packages in the form of grants. Two of the most popular schemes were the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS). Understanding how government grant funding impacts your R&D claim will be crucial to maximizing [...]