R&D Tax Credits
FIS Letters – What They Mean for Your R&D Tax Claim
A growing number of businesses are receiving letters from HMRC’s Fraud Investigations Services Unit (FIS) stating that they have fraudulently claimed money from the R&D
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Grant Funding
What is an SME for Innovate UK Grants?
Company size – whether you’re a micro, small, medium (SME) or large company – has a significant impact on which Innovate UK grants you’re eligible for and on how much funding you can access.
Innovation
Genetics: The Next Battle in the War for Privacy?
The rise in voluntary DNA sequencing has raised major concerns about genetic privacy. But how do we protect our genetic code from those who want to exploit it?
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits: Take the Pain Out of Next Year’s Claim
Thinking about next year’s claim? Here are some of the ways an R&D Tax Credits specialist can save you time, money and stress.
Grant Funding
The New Innovate UK Smart Grant – What You Need to Know
Innovate UK has introduced major changes to the latest iteration of the popular Smart grant competition.
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits PAYE Cap: Everything You Need to Know
HMRC has reintroduced the PAYE Cap to the SME R&D Tax Credits scheme, impacting thousands of startups and scaleups.
R&D Tax Credits
How Long Before I Receive My R&D Tax Credits?
HMRC aims to process the majority of claims within 40 days. However, it can take up to 100 days to get your money. HMRC aims
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits Enquiries Are Rising Again. Here’s Why
GrantTree’s Head of R&D Tax Relief Delivery, Lewis Songaila, explains why R&D Tax Credit enquiries are rising again and what you can do to protect
Innovation
MOFs – The Key to Climate Change?
Nanotechnology expert and GrantTree Senior Technical Consultant Dr Barbara Souza asks whether MOFs hold the key to reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change. Metal-organic
Innovation
Out of This World: The UK Innovators In The Race for Space Tech
GrantTree R&D technical consultant Dr Chris Brown spotlights six SpaceTech companies propelling the British tech industry into the final frontier. Since the dawn of human
Innovation
Gravity Batteries: The Solution to Green Energy Storage?
Before we can transition to 100% renewable electricity, we need to solve the challenge of energy storage. Could gravity batteries, an elegant and cutting-edge technology
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits: Should I Claim With a Specialist?
Using an R&D Tax Credits specialist can save you time and money, and reduce your risks of facing a lengthy HMRC investigation. But they aren’t
Innovation
Robot Canteens: The Future of Fast Food?
Robot canteens and other forms of cutting-edge automation are offering fast-service restaurants a feast of culinary and financial advantages. But do restauranteurs have an appetite
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits: What is R&D Enhancement?
R&D enhancement is an important aspect of the R&D Tax Credits scheme and of the ERIS and SME R&D Tax Relief regimes in particular. Here
R&D Tax Credits
Four Expert Tips For Avoiding an HMRC Enquiry
GrantTree’s R&D Tax experts share four insider tips for avoiding an HMRC enquiry when you file your next R&D Tax Relief claim. The number of
R&D Tax Credits
Budget 2021: What R&D Tax Credits Changes Mean for UK Businesses
GrantTree’s head of R&D Tax Credits, Sam Aiken, explains what the changes to R&D Tax Credits proposed in the autumn budget mean for UK businesses.
R&D Tax Credits
The Ultimate Guide to R&D Tax Credits [Downloadable]
Download GrantTree’s Ultimate Guide to Claiming R&D Tax Credits. File a compliant, fully-maximised claim with help from this easy-to-follow resource.
Innovation
Six UK Innovators Doing Big Things In Nanotechnology
GrantTree technical consultant and materials science expert Dr Barbara Souza spotlights UK innovators that are pushing the boundaries of nanotechnology. Having worked in nanotechnology for
R&D Tax Credits
How R&D Tax Credits Empower Profitable Companies
The R&D Tax Credits scheme can help profitable businesses take their growth to the next level. But the benefits of claiming don’t stop there. Many
R&D Tax Credits
How Outside Investment Impacts Your R&D Tax Credits Claim
Securing outside investment can be a major turning point for your company. But it could also have a significant impact on your R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits: Is My Company Eligible?
Wondering whether your company is eligible for the R&D Tax Credits scheme? GrantTree’s experts are here to help. If you’ve been keeping up with GrantTree’s
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits: HMRC’s Definition of R&D Explained
R&D Tax Credits are a great way to fund your development work. But what actually is HMRC’s definition of R&D? The answer is more complicated
Innovation
5 Ingenious Solutions to Renewable Energy Storage
Before we can switch to 100% renewable energy, we need to solve the problem of storage. Thankfully, these ingenious innovators are already on the case.
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits: How to Claim For Subcontracted R&D
HMRC has specific rules on claiming R&D Tax Credits for subcontracted R&D. Here’s what you need to know. Many companies choose to subcontract parts of
R&D Tax Credits
SME R&D Tax Relief or RDEC – Which one should I apply to?
If you’re claiming R&D Tax Credits for an accounting period starting before 1 April 2024, you’ll need to file for either SME R&D Tax Relief
R&D Tax Credits
HMRC Enquiries Are Rising. Will This Impact Your R&D Tax Credits Claim?
The number of HMRC enquiries into R&D Tax Credit claims has spiked over the past few months. But what’s behind this? And what does it
GrantTree News
Introducing Our New Brand
We’ve just unveiled our new brand and website. Here’s why we’ve changed, and what this means for our company and our clients. As you’ve probably
Grant Funding
UK Innovation Grants: A Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to Innovation Grant Funding 101, GrantTree’s introductory guide to R&D grants for businesses in the UK. This guide covers key information about how innovation
Grant Funding
Innovate UK Grants: Project Partners Explained
Applying for an Innovate UK grant with a project partner is a great way to share the costs and complexities of cutting-edge development work. But
Grant Funding
Innovate UK Smart Grants: Do I Qualify?
The Smart competition offers generous grants to a broad range of businesses. But it can be hard to know whether you and your project actually