What’s inside?
Chapter 1: Overview of R&D Tax Credits
1.1 What is R&D and what qualifies? | A clear explanation of HMRC’s definition of R&D, including technological uncertainty and the role of competent professionals in determining eligibility.
1.2 What can be claimed? | Breaks down the categories of qualifying expenditure, from staff costs to software, subcontractors, and cloud computing.
1.3 What you need to know: Requirements & rules | Covers key regulations, recent reforms, and the documentation needed to submit a compliant claim.
1.4 The R&D tax claiming process | Step-by-step guidance on how claims are prepared, from data gathering to submission.
1.5 HMRC and R&D tax relief | Insights into HMRC’s approach, scrutiny levels, and what Finance Directors need to know to safeguard their claims.
Chapter 2: R&D Tax at Ayming
2.1 Regular claims | Our proven, end-to-end process for preparing robust claims that optimise towards benefit value while minimising risk.
2.2 Real-time claims | An agile approach that forecasts benefit in line with live R&D activity to support cash flow and planning.
2.3 Rapid claims | Accelerated delivery for businesses requiring faster access to relief without compromising quality.
2.4 Enquiry defence | How Ayming safeguards clients against HMRC scrutiny, with industry-leading enquiry rates far below the market average.
2.5 Portfolio analysis | A strategic review of R&D activity across multiple projects or businesses in a portfolio to optimise claims at scale.
2.6 Ayming Advance | Our digital R&D tax platform offering real-time visibility, streamlined processes, and improved compliance.
2.7 Why choose Ayming | Highlights how our approach distinguishes Ayming from generalist advisors.
2.8 Thought leadership | Access to additional insights and guides available for those looking to learn more.
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The Ayming Advantage
Ayming has delivered almost 40 years of success in R&D tax relief, combining technical accuracy with commercial relevance. We are proud to have helped our UK clients secure £1b in R&D tax benefit to date. We work as a true partner to finance leaders, embedding defensible processes and optimising claim value. Our clients include major PLCs, FTSE firms, and scaling innovators across every sector.
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