Alexander Clifford helps UK businesses claim R&D tax relief with confidence. Our R&D tax consultants identify qualifying activity, prepare robust technical and financial evidence, and manage the HMRC submission process from start to finish.
We make your R&D tax credits claim clear, compliant and straightforward, so you can focus on operating your business and driving growth.
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2400+
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Identify qualifying R&D activity
Our R&D tax consultants work with your team to identify qualifying research and development activity, including technical challenges, improvements, experiments & problem-solving that may meet HMRC’s criteria.
Build a compliant claim
Our R&D tax specialists prepare the technical report, financial breakdown & supporting evidence for your claim, helping maximise eligible relief while keeping your submission compliant with HMRC requirements.
Keep the process clear
You stay informed at every stage. From initial consultation to HMRC submission, we explain what we need, what can be claimed and how we calculate your R&D tax relief.
Choosing the right R&D tax consultants can make a real difference to the quality of your claim. At Alexander Clifford, we work closely with UK businesses to identify qualifying activities, review eligible expenditure and prepare accurate technical and financial information in line with HMRC’s expectations.
From initial consultation through to submission, you’ll receive clear communication and practical guidance, backed by a compliance-led approach.
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£63,000
Average claim per client
1000+
Very happy clients
Compliant claims
Expertly prepared claims
Our clients choose Alexander Clifford because we take the time to understand their work, explain the claim process clearly and prepare R&D tax credit claims with care, detail and compliance in mind.
Alexander Clifford have been helping me complete my applications for R&D tax credits for 5 years now & have always been very helpful in letting me know what I could (& could not) claim for. The applications have always gone through with the minimum of fuss. This year, however, they've really...
Paul Fradgley
Team at Alexander Clifford were fantastic at getting us the maximum R&D tax credit and having clear expertise in the nuances of the different claim categories. There were a few hurdles to get over and challenges along the way, but they dealt with our queries really well and pushed to get the...
Lucy Sykes
Working with Alexander Clifford was a really positive experience. They took the time to understand our work properly, they kept us updated throughout the entire process and explained every step along the way. We received the maximum relief we were entitled to. We will be definitely using them...
Alessandro T
It was a real pleasure working with Alexander Clifford team. My R&D application was complex and difficult to explain to those who were not working within the industry. However, Alexander's technical and commercial expertise made sure the application was structured in such a way to ensure...
Barry Borhani
We had a compliance check from HMRC on our 2023 R&D claim, which had originally been handled by another company who weren’t interested in assisting us with the enquiry. Our accountants recommended we get in touch with Alexander Clifford, and I’m really glad they did. We weren’t quite...
Sam Rawcliffe
Claiming R&D tax for our software project turned out to be far easier than expected thanks to the team at Alexander Clifford. They quickly understood the technical side of our platform, asked the right questions, and pulled the claim together without burying us in work. Their process was...
Helen Fawcett
Really impressed with how Alexander Clifford handled our R&D tax credits claim. Joshua and Ismail took the time to properly understand our business and dug into the details to make sure our claim was fully maximised. They’ve got a very strong focus on compliance, which I appreciated because...
Robert Foster
Alexander Clifford did a fantastic job managing our R&D tax credits claim this year. The process was smooth and efficient from start to end. The claim captured the full scope of our innovation and ensured we received the maximum tax relief we were entitled to. Special thanks to Jamie, Josh,...
Chris Grundy
We had an outstanding experience working with Alexander Clifford on securing MeOmics’ R&D tax credit from HMRC. Their team demonstrated deep expertise in both the technical and regulatory aspects of the claim and were highly proactive throughout the process. They took the time to understand...
Alasdair Pettigrew
We have worked on two claims with Alexander Clifford and will be using them again for our next one. Their support, expertise and communication throughout the process were excellent. When our claims were delayed - through no fault of theirs - they went the extra mile in helping to get the...
Ben Bowie
Our R&D tax consultants review your qualifying R&D expenditure in detail to make sure eligible costs are correctly identified and included in your claim. Depending on your project, this may include:
Staff PAYE Costs
Claim R&D tax relief for the salaries, wages, Class 1 NIC, and pension contributions of the team members directly involved in your R&D projects
Subcontractors & EPW’s
Reclaim up to 65% of payments to subcontractors providing Externally Provided Workers (EPWs) when their work directly supports your R&D
Consumables
Benefit from tax credits that help to offset your expenses for materials, water, fuel, and power that are used up during your R&D activities
Software
Get valuable tax relief on the software and programmes you use when they directly benefit your R&D projects and overall innovation effort
Cloud computing and data licences
Claim for eligible data licences and cloud services used specifically for your R&D work and associated technical development
Prototype development
Recover much-needed costs for designing, developing, and testing prototypes that are not intended for sale or commercial distribution
Speak with an R&D tax consultant to discuss your business, your projects and whether your activity may qualify for R&D tax credit relief.
Our R&D tax credit specialists review your technical activity, qualifying expenditure and accounting periods to estimate the potential value of your claim.
We prepare the technical report, financial breakdown and supporting evidence needed to submit a clear, robust and compliant R&D tax credit claim.
Once approved, we submit the claim and manage HMRC communication on your behalf. Your relief is paid as a cash credit or offset against Corporation Tax.
Our R&D tax experts have helped businesses across multiple sectors secure valuable R&D tax relief. These case studies show how technical innovation can translate into financial benefit when claims are prepared carefully and correctly.
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Read case studyAlexander Clifford is a UK R&D tax consultancy helping SMEs prepare compliant R&D tax credit claims. Our team reviews eligibility, identifies qualifying costs, prepares technical and financial reports, submits claims to HMRC and supports clients throughout the process. Book a free consultation, explore our knowledge library, or call us to discuss your claim.
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