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Engineering

Engineering projects that may qualify for R&D tax relief include:

  • Innovation of product development using computer aided technology;
  • Bespoke design and development of systems and products;
  • Production of prototypes and modelling of 3D solid objects;
  • Increasing ease of operation or suitability of products;
  • Development of computer models;
  • Integration of new systems and materials to improve product performance;
  • Designing, constructing, and testing product prototypes;

What activities can be included in a R&D project?

  • Overcoming challenges and uncertainties;
  • Designing and making products;
  • Suggesting a more cost effective process;
  • Suggesting a more time efficient process;
  • Time spent researching and development of current projects;
  • Seeking to improve processes, services, materials or devices;
  • Production of prototypes or performance testing;
  • Development of software or IT solutions;
  • Investment in failed projects or developed products that are never launched/used;
  • Efficiency of product, process or service;
  • Employing any staff of a highly skilled background or with technical or scientific background;

What expenditure can be claimed for in a R&D project?

  • Staff Costs – Employee costs (salary, national insurance and employer pension) are apportioned for their time spent on the R&D project plus any reimbursed associated business expenses.
  • Software – Purchased for R&D purposes and costs apportioned for any subsequent use.
  • Subcontracted R&D – You can claim 65% of what you paid your R&D subcontractor.
  • Utilities & Consumables – Water, fuel, power and material used in the project.
  • Prototypes – Produced for R&D purposes

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