R&D Tax Relief in Technology

Technology is a constantly changing innovation landscape with advances occurring in multiple areas simultaneously whether it be fintech, AI, software or hardware related innovations. R&D tax relief enables companies that work in technology to claim a significant tax rebate against expenses incurred undertaking eligible activities.  

R&D tax relief for technology purposes is related to advances in areas of computing, software, algorithms and the accompanying processes. There must be scientific or technological uncertainty in achieving an advance in these areas and the solutions developed must have been non-readily deducible to a 'competent professioanl' in the field.
 
Technology covers many areas including FinTech, Medtech, BioTech, Healthtech, Software, AI, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity.   
 
 With the prevalence of artificial intelligence as well as the rapid advent and sophistication of Software technology, it's likely that claims in this sector have significantly increased to present day and will continue to do so exponentially.

Microchip image to represent the software industry which can claim for R&D Tax Relief.
Case study

The Company’s proprietary Same Game Parlay (SGP) engine initially focused on supporting pre-match bets during prior year R&D phases. The overall objective in the relevant period was to expand the system's capability to include in-play functionality. This expansion sought to provide a comprehensive and efficient SGP betting experience across different event stages and scenarios whilst managing performance.

  • Qualifying Expenditure for the overall Claim

    £7.62m

  • Total R&D Tax Relief Generated for the Company

    £1.64m

Eligible costs within this sector:

Staffing costs

Salaries and employment related costs for employees directly involved in R&D activities  

Consumables costs

Consumable items used in the R&D process, such as fuel and power as well as any hardware that may have been destroyed/transformed in the process.  

Outsourcing/Externally provided workers (EPWs)

Costs associated with hiring external R&D staff or consultants e.g. to hire software developers, data scientists etc.

Subcontracting costs

Subcontracting R&D work to third-party organisations such as specific areas of development required.

Software costs

Subcontracting R&D work to third-party organisations such as specific areas of development required.

Data and cloud computing

Expenses related to data purchases and cloud computing services (accounting periods beginning on or after 01/04/2023).

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