28/10/2024
On Wednesday, 30 October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Autumn Budget. Our experts from Ryan share their views on what the government should prioritise to support businesses.
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09/10/2024
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.
30/09/2024
The question that everyone seeking grant funding wants the answer to is: How does Innovate UK choose winning grant applications? In this article, David Murray, Director, Client Services, covers just that, as well as providing the top tips to keep in mind when developing a grant application.
16/09/2024
In Grants 101, you'll learn everything you need to know about grant funding. We cover the basics, such as what grant funding is, the difference between capital and research & development (R&D) grants, typical funding amounts, the benefits of R&D grants, and how to apply for R&D grant funding.
09/09/2024
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.
27/08/2024
We believe there are 10 key elements to an innovation grant application, and it’s important to consider each one, so you present a well-rounded and promising grant funding application project.
06/08/2024
Following the government's announcement to abolish the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime, FHL owners have a clear deadline: 1 April 2025. HMRC has introduced transitional rules that, while offering some relief, underscore the urgency for FHL owners to claim eligible capital allowances before this cutoff.
04/07/2024
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.
06/06/2024
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.
04/03/2024
With less than a week to go until Jeremy Hunt delivers his Spring Budget on 6 March, alongside a full fiscal statement from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), we asked our tax experts ‘what policies could the Chancellor bring in that would boost UK businesses and the economy?’
31/01/2024
Capital allowances is a longstanding tax relief for commercial property owners, dating back to post World War II. However, it is often not utilised to its full extent to the detriment of taxpayers. Capital allowances will form part of your annual review for your clients yet recent legislation makes it very difficult to fully utilise the tax relief available.
16/01/2024
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.
11/01/2024
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.
24/11/2023
On November 23, 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made his autumn statement to members of Parliament in the House of Commons. Several interesting announcements were made by the Chancellor; some new, and others confirming or extending what has already been outlined by the government.
22/11/2023
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.
02/11/2023
On Friday 27 October, Ryan was honoured to be the headline sponsor at the prestigious Innovation Awards 2023 held in Birmingham.
01/11/2023
Ryan has confirmed that it is sunsetting the Catax brand and integrating the research and development tax specialist into the wider firm.
30/10/2023
AI chatbots can be helpful, but they're no substitute for a well-crafted grant proposal. Will Granger, Director, Grants shares why relying solely on AI might not be the best strategy in the competitive world of innovation funding.
12/10/2023
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, […]
05/10/2023
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 […]
05/10/2023
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], […]
04/10/2023
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 […]
03/10/2023
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 […]
02/10/2023
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 […]
29/09/2023
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 […]
29/09/2023
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 […]
20/09/2023
13/09/2023
Grant funding enables businesses to push forward with their ideas for innovation, allowing their concepts to come to life and facilitating the development of new products and services that they may not have been able to otherwise afford.
UK grant funding is available from many funding bodies, across a variety of industry sectors, but the application process can be tricky and time-consuming.
06/09/2023
As R&D tax relief consultants, we often mention the “The Competent Professional” concept, but who is this person? The actual term doesn’t appear that often in the definition of R&D taken from the guidelines. Here are two extracts where the term is used...
01/09/2023
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) offers two different types of R&D relief, the SME scheme (for small/medium-sized enterprises) and Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) for large companies.
20/08/2023
Most commercial properties will include the fundamental qualifying fixtures to adequately operate as a functioning building (i.e., basic electrics, lighting, heating, sanitary, a kitchen, and associated […]
05/08/2023
There is a common misconception that a company in receipt of a grant or subsidy cannot receive R&D tax relief. This is simply not true. The answer is yes – it is possible to claim R&D tax credits for a grant-funded project.
10/06/2023
In this article we explore the critical role of work plans in innovation funding projects. Whether you’re seeking grants, venture capital, or other funding sources, a well-structured work plan can increase your chances of success.