Supporting Innovation In Scotland

Specialists in R&D tax credits, providing comprehensive, local and personal support for innovation in Scotland.

R&D Tax Credit Benefit

86%

SME Additional Tax Deduction

20%

RDEC Gross Tax Benefit Rate

The R&D tax credit scheme from HMRC promotes and fosters innovation in Scotland and across the UK for small and large businesses.

SMEs have the potential to receive a tax deduction of up to 86% on their additional qualifying R&D expenses, while large enterprises can benefit from the RDEC scheme’s 20% gross tax benefit rate on all eligible R&D spending.

How Amplifi Solutions Are Supporting Innovation In Scotland

Our Innovation Experts

Amplifi Solutions has been an R&D tax credit specialist since 2014, and we committed to Scotland innovation in 2019 when we opened our Edinburgh office. Over this time, we’ve built up a substantial wealth of R&D knowledge, practical experience, and a skilled team that includes:

Certified accountants
Chartered tax consultants
Data analysts
Seasoned industry technical writers with extensive industry-specific knowledge spanning decades

Collectively, we collaborate with businesses, accountants, and investors throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, offering a meticulous, judicious, and all-encompassing claims service that promotes innovation and growth.

Our Complete R&D Tax Credit Service

With our R&D tax credit service, every client involved in Scottish innovation will gain the following benefits:

Personalized Data Analysis: A dedicated data analyst will personally guide clients through the entire claims process, conducting a thorough analysis of their R&D project expenses.
Expert Technical Writing: Additionally, an experienced technical writer with industry-specific knowledge will craft a persuasive case study showcasing the innovation to support the financial aspects.
Comprehensive Reporting: We will compile the financials and technical documentation to create an all-inclusive claims report. This report includes a complete record of R&D expenditures and undergoes a review by a certified accountant.
HMRC Enquiry Protection: Most importantly, our tax advisors will actively defend our R&D claims in the event of any potential HMRC investigation.

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Qualifying R&D Projects

HMRC offers support innovation in Scotland on projects that aim to address “scientific or technological uncertainties.”

This occurs when a company with legal incorporation identifies a gap or problem in the market and hires a skilled expert (competent professional) to conduct investigative research, hoping to discover an unknown solution to the identified gap or problem. This exploratory endeavour could potentially qualify them for the incentive.

Innovation and solutions, regardless of their success, are eligible if they contribute to the advancement of scientific or technological knowledge in a specific field. Even unsuccessful attempts provide valuable insights by highlighting what does not work.

Projects must fall into one of the following categories:

Creating a new product or service
Enhancing or upgrading an existing product or service
Developing a new process or improving an existing one

Qualifying R&D Costs

During the “uncertainty” phase of a Scottish innovation project, you can claim five eligible R&D expenses that must be directly related to the R&D project.

Staff & EPW Costs – This includes salaries, wages, NICs and pension contributions.
Subcontractor Costs – 65% of unconnected subcontractors and freelancer costs can be claimed under the SME scheme. The rules are more complex for connected subcontractors and the RDEC scheme.
Consumable Costs – Materials and hardware that are directly consumed during the R&D project e.g. chemicals, ingredients and electrical components.
Utility Costs – Power, water and fuel that are directly used in an R&D project.
Software, Data & Cloud Computing Costs – Software expenditure and data and cloud costs (data storage, hardware facilities, operating systems, software platforms and data set purchase costs).

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Examples of Qualifying Sector Projects

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If you would like to arrange a free discovery meeting and learn how our comprehensive R&D tax credit service could help your business and innovation in Scotland, please contact us today.

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Supporting Innovation In Scotland

R&D Tax Credit Benefit

How Amplifi Solutions Are Supporting Innovation In Scotland

Our Innovation Experts

Our Complete R&D Tax Credit Service

Some of Our Scottish Clients and Partners

Qualifying R&D Projects

Qualifying R&D Costs

Examples of Qualifying Sector Projects

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