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R&D tax incentives for software companies

If your business is investing in innovation, you could be eligible for valuable R&D tax relief. Our guide explores how software and technology companies can benefit from the evolving R&D tax credit landscape.

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Whether you're developing new systems, enhancing existing platforms or tackling complex integration challenges, our guide helps you understand how to make a successful R&D claim and how to do it with confidence.


What’s inside:

Our brochure is designed to help you navigate the latest changes to the research and development tax regime, including:

  • The new merged R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC) regime
  • Enhanced support for R&D-intensive SMEs
  • Changes to contracted-out R&D and third-party costs
  • Eligibility of cloud computing and data acquisition
  • Real-world examples of qualifying R&D in software development

It also includes technical examples of R&D systems, architecture and processing activities, from machine learning to blockchain and DevOps.


Why download this guide?

The R&D tax landscape has changed significantly. Understanding what qualifies, and how to claim, is more important than ever. This guide is essential reading for:

  • CTOs and heads of engineering
  • Finance directors and CFOs
  • Innovation leads and product teams

Why work with S&W’s R&D tax credit specialists?

Our team of R&D tax credit specialists includes engineers, scientists and software experts. We’ve helped businesses across R&D intensive sectors, from startups to multinationals, to maximise their R&D tax claims while minimising risk.

We’ll help you:

  • Identify qualifying R&D expenditure
  • Build robust methodologies
  • Capture eligible costs in real time
  • Understand HMRC’s expectations and ensure your approach reduces the risk of enquiry

Download the guide by filling in the form above, and learn how our R&D tax credit specialists can enhance your R&D claim.

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