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R&D Tax Credits & Subsidies

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R&D Tax Credits & Subsidies

Convert Technical Innovation Into Direct HMRC Cash Refunds

If your team is solving genuine technical uncertainty — in code, in a lab, or on a production line — that work is very likely eligible for a cash-back R&D claim.

The Xedge R&D Claim Framework

  • Technical narrative built directly from engineering and product records
  • Qualifying staff cost, subcontractor and cloud-compute apportionment
  • Full alignment with HMRC's Compliance Investigation Report standard

Software & AI Development

Novel architecture, algorithms and AI/ML development that overcomes genuine technical uncertainty.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Product, process and materials R&D across engineering and manufacturing lines.

Staff Payroll Expenditure

Time-apportioned salaries, employer NI and pension costs for R&D-active staff.

HMRC CIR Compliance

Every claim submitted with a Compliance Investigation Report ready for scrutiny.

Estimate Your R&D Cash Refund

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Annual qualifying R&D spend£300,000
Estimated cash refund
£81,000
Service Outcome

Service Outcome

Innovation spend that already happened turns into real cash back in the business — funding the next sprint, hire or production run.

  • Direct cash repayment from HMRC in most cases
  • 10–14 day service-level target from filing to submission
  • Full technical narrative report prepared for you
  • Audit defense included if HMRC opens an enquiry

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Work that seeks an advance in science or technology by resolving genuine technical uncertainty — this covers far more day-to-day engineering and product work than most teams assume.