Engineering
Engineering businesses that are solving technical challenges can potentially qualify for R&D Tax
Relief. This incentive can allow eligible businesses to claim up to 21.5% of their qualifying R&D
expenditure back, in the form of a cash injection from HMRC, or a tax reduction/refund.
The scheme rewards companies based on the qualifying cost categories, such as employee salaries, subcontractor costs, and materials used up in the R&D projects, to name a few.
Additionally, business can claim R&D for up to two years after the end of their respective accounting period. For example, a company with a December year-end can submit an R&D claim for the accounting period ended December 2023, as long as it is submitted before the end of December 2025.
Civil engineering
& construction
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Enhancing new or existing methods to improve overall construction performance
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Solving technical issues within design and development projects
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Creating solutions for projects with difficult ground conditions
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Development or adaptation of tools to improve efficiencies
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Development of unique methods when undertaking projects with tight constraints i.e. listed or heritage buildings
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Design and erection of temporary works to maintain structural integrity
M&E, HVAC & BMS
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Creating bespoke design solutions
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Overcome site-specific uncertainties
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Increasing performance of systems
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Complex installations due to tight spatial constraints
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Integration & interfacing of new and old systems
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Work on unique buildings
Architecture
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Innovative design methods to meet client specifications with focus on sustainability
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Projects that meet certain environmental criteria i.e. Breeam or BIM
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Uses of difficult materials to improve overall performance
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Development of 3D modelling and prototyping
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Work on listed buildings i.e. methods implemented to maintain the structural integrity of the building, whilst meeting stringent regulations
Manufacturing
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Developing manufacturing processes within complex geometric shapes, working to tight tolerances & new materials
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Developing unique manufacturing methods
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Developing unique or enhancing bonding processes
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Development of high precision fixtures and fittings, particularly products incorporating numerous different materials
