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R&D is key to advancing production, adopting new tech, and promoting sustainability in manufacturing. In our latest Tax Talk, Adam Malone, Consultant, R&D Technical, at Ryan breaks down what HMRC looks for in manufacturing R&D claims, offering insights to maximise your claim potential.

HMRC's Additional Information Form (AIF), introduced a year ago, has increased transparency and diligence in R&D tax claims but added administrative complexity. This Tax Talk examines the AIF's impact and previews future discussions on related topics like compliance and Claim Notification Forms.

An HMRC officer may enquire into a company tax return, providing they give notice to the company of their intention to do so within the time allowed. In this article, Megan Young, Senior Consultant, R&D Technical, explores what those timescales are, and what the scope of the enquiry is in different scenarios.

Notify HMRC of your intent to claim R&D tax relief within six months of the end of tax periods starting on or after April 1, 2023. Ryan's Q&A guide helps you understand the new claim notification form and process.

The soaring popularity of mobile phone health apps has inspired a biosciences employment boom – with 10 times as many staff in this area compared to five years ago. Life sciences companies employed more than 300,000 employees in the most recent government data, per an analysis by Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider.

Discover the latest data revealing the North West's remarkable surge in life sciences sites, positioning it as a key growth engine outside London. Explore the trends shaping innovation, investment, and opportunities in this burgeoning sector.

Genuine R&D tax relief claims are being caught in HMRC’s crackdown on fraud and error, and we find ourselves defending more enquiries than ever.

From 8 August 2023, HMRC made it mandatory for all businesses claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax relief to submit an additional information form. Nigel Holmes, Director, Research and Development, Ryan, explains why this change is needed and what your business needs to do to complete a claim.

Manchester, 29 September 2023 – East of England businesses made 7% more claims for research and development (R&D) tax relief, a steeper increase than anywhere outside […]

Manchester, 29 September 2023 – North East business spending on the most valuable forms of innovation has fallen more than any other region of the UK[1], […]

Manchester, 29 September 2023 – Scottish business spending on the most valuable forms of innovation rose by 1.6%[1], according to analysis of new Government statistics by […]

Manchester, 29 September 2023 – West Midlands business spending on the most valuable forms of innovation has risen by the third-highest amount out of all regions […]

Manchester, 29 September 2023 – Businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber are leading the charge on spending on the most valuable forms of innovation, with expenditure […]

Manchester, 29 September 2023 – East Midlands business spending on the most valuable forms of innovation has fallen more than almost any other region of the […]

Manchester, 29 September 2023 – North West business spending on the most valuable forms of innovation has risen by the second-highest amount out of all regions […]