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At Alexander Clifford, our R&D Tax Credit specialists identify every qualifying activity, build successful claims, and handle the complexities so you don’t have to.

Our mission is simple: achieve the highest R&D tax credits claim relief for your innovation, quickly and compliantly, with zero stress.

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Value innovation

Ensure every research and development activity your business undertakes is identified and documented. Our experts work with you to boost your claim, carefully ticking off all HMRC qualifying criteria to maximise your return.

Simplify your claim

Leave your return in the safe hands of tax credit specialists to achieve a fast, accurate claim for all possible accounting periods. Our structured in-house processes and expertise secure a high success rate with HMRC.

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Stay informed every step of the way with a dependable R&D tax credits claim service that’s committed to compliance, clarity and integrity. Our advisers offer complete transparency from start to credit.

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Proven research and development (R&D) tax credit specialists

Our R&D tax relief experts handle the work, so you get fast, compliant claims and the funds to reinvest in what matters most. With deep industry knowledge and a personalised approach, we simplify your R&D tax claim process from start to finish to secure the R&D tax relief your business deserves.

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£63,000

Average claim per client

1000+

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R&D tax relief success stories

See how our happy clients have increased their cash flow and unlocked thousands in R&D tax relief. These 5-star reviews show exactly what it’s like to have Alexander Clifford fighting for your claim.

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

Qualifying R&D costs - what you could claim

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

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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 & Data Licenses

Claim for eligible data licences and cloud services used specifically for your R&D work and associated technical development

Prototypes

Recover much-needed costs for designing, developing, and testing prototypes that are not intended for sale or commercial distribution

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Take the hassle out of your R&D tax credits claim

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Speak with an R&D tax consultant to discuss your business, your projects and whether your activity may qualify for R&D tax relief.

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We assess eligibility and claim value

Our R&D tax specialists review your technical activity, qualifying expenditure and accounting periods to estimate the potential value of your claim.

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We prepare 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.

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We manage the HMRC process

Once approved by you, we submit the claim and manage HMRC communication on your behalf. Your relief may be paid as a cash credit or offset against Corporation Tax.

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Case studies

Our case study library is a testament of the immense pride we take in our work and the satisfaction our clients derive from it. Being R&D tax credit specialists, we surpass client expectations time and time again, helping our clients to capitalise on R&D tax relief with our high HMRC success rate and personalised approach.

Client Benefit

£169,496.67

Medtech

Immersive Healthcare Education

Our client set out to deliver real-time, personalised learning inside mobile AR and 3D simulations for clinical education, to improve learner behaviour and surface knowledge ...

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Client Benefit

£82,570.25

Energy

Waste to Energy Plant Technology

There are typically two types of waste to energy plant technology: conventional waste incineration involving the process of burning solid waste to produce heat and electricit...

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Sectors we’ve helped to secure bigger R&D payouts

Information Technology

Knowledge library topics

Dive into our knowledge library and unlock a wealth of information on the application process for your R&D tax claims. Our team of R&D tax credit specialists shares their expert insights that have been compiled in this finely-tuned knowledge bank, providing you with indispensable guidance and a comprehensive understanding of R&D tax relief. Explore the knowledge available at your fingertips and empower yourself to confidently navigate the intricacies of R&D tax credits.

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Don’t leave money unclaimed. From eligibility checks to HMRC submission, our UK-based tax credit specialists can help you achieve the relief your business deserves. Make sure your R&D claim is quick, simple, and worry-free - leave it to the experts.

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R&D tax credits

Maximise your R&D tax credit claim

Trusted by the UK’s leading SMEs

Proven research and development (R&D) tax credit specialists

R&D tax relief success stories

Qualifying R&D costs - what you could claim

Take the hassle out of your R&D tax credits claim

Book a free consultation

We assess eligibility and claim value

We prepare your claim

We manage the HMRC process

Case studies

£169,496.67

£82,570.25

Sectors we’ve helped to secure bigger R&D payouts

Knowledge library topics

Don’t miss out - claim with Alexander Clifford

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