Retail & Wholesale
Retail and Wholesale projects that may qualify for R&D tax relief include:
- Implementation of new stock management systems;
- Use of analytics to improve ecommerce online;
- Improving existing processes by introducing new technology or modifying existing technology;
- Introducing more durable packing or eco-friendly packaging;
- Installing automated systems for materials handling;
- New materials in products e.g. smart fabrics for the fashion/textile industry;
- Enhancing materials in products that are cheaper, stronger, thinner, lighter, or;
- Use of devices that improve operational efficiency.
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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