Your trusted adviser for R&D Tax Credits and R&D Grants
Think R&D Tax Credits is just for techie conglomerates and science labs? Think again! Just about any company in any industry is eligible for R&D Tax Credits easily worth thousands of euros.
Heard of R&D Tax Credits but don’t think your company or project is eligible? You may have thought that only companies working in sciency or techie industries like robotics or pharmaceuticals can apply. You’d be wrong.
Many businesses don’t realise that they are undertaking eligible qualifying activities that could attract lucrative R&D Tax Credits. It is not uncommon for their accountants to forget to tell them, or even to advise them incorrectly that they don’t qualify.
The fact is, if your technical lead (the R&D manager, lead engineer, or lead developer) is struggling to overcome the technical challenges of your project - if they are scratching their head wondering how to proceed, or losing sleep worrying about the technical uncertainties they face - your project will almost certainly qualify for R&D Tax Credits. And with as much as €37.50 in every €100 of eligible costs reclaimable, can your company afford to miss out?
Despite the fact that research and development (R&D) Tax Credits have been offered in Ireland since the early 2000s, far too many companies are still not claiming their full entitlement. This can be for all sorts of reasons, but with average claims sitting at around €55,000 it’s a huge cash injection to leave behind.
The guidelines for R&D Tax Credits published by Revenue don’t impose any restriction on the type of work your company does, but instead, they explain what sort of activities qualify. That means that if your company is working on advancements in any field of science or technology you may be eligible for R&D Tax Credits.
In order to qualify for R&D Tax Credits, you need to show that your company’s team of experienced professionals is working on a project that involves tackling a scientific or technological uncertainty. Typically this occurs when a member of the technical team has one of those head-scratching moments or a sleepless night thinking about how to overcome a technical challenge. It’s also important that at the start of the project your intention is to make an overall scientific or technological advance, and not just an advance in your company’s knowledge. However, it doesn’t matter which industry you actually work in – any company based in Ireland can apply.
If your company undertakes any of the following activities, you will most likely be eligible for R&D Tax Credits. Bear in mind though, this is far from an exhaustive list.
R&D Tax Credits are offered as an incentive to promote innovation across the Irish economy, and various schemes are on offer. The best way to make sure you apply to the right scheme and maximise your company’s claim is to work with a specialist adviser.
Thousands of businesses - large, medium and small - have already received generous R&D Tax Credits directly from Revenue. What’s more, your company could receive cash relief for projects worked on from as long as two years ago – right up until its next corporation tax payment is due. And loss-making companies can claim too.
There’s plenty of information about R&D Tax Credits - including eligibility and how to claim - on our R&D Tax Credits page.
The R&D Tax Credits scheme is extremely generous but actually claiming the award is far from easy. Rules are updated regularly and with every R&D project unique it’s hard to know what costs can be included and which can’t. So even if you’ve claimed successfully before, over-claiming or under-claiming are still very real possibilities. And let’s face it, the last thing you need is a Revenue audit.
When you use a specialist R&D claims consultancy like Myriad Associates, we will put together a well-structured, accurate R&D Tax Credits claim on your behalf. This means you can rest assured that not only will your claim stand the best chance of success, but that it’s maximised too.
At Myriad, our flexible pricing means our fees are only due once your claim has been successful, with nothing to pay up front. We’re also proud of our many 5 star client reviews on Google, as well as our close working relationship with Revenue.
If you would like to find out whether your project is eligible for R&D Tax Credits, or get the ball rolling on a claim, why not call our expert team on +353 1 566 2001. Alternatively, you can send us a message using our contact form and we'll call you back.
At 12.5%, it’s a well-known fact that corporation tax in Ireland is one of the lowest in the world. But there are also plenty of tax reliefs and incentives, especially for those who wish to invest in research and innovation.
In a bid to establish themselves as a “global innovation leader, Irish government spending on R&D has reached record levels. But which industries are making the most out of this investment?
Starting a successful business is scary - but you’re not alone. To help you financially along the way, there’s a massive range of grants, loans, tax breaks and other funding available.
Please contact us to discuss how working with Myriad Associates can maximise and secure R&D funding opportunities for your business.
Contact us
info@myriadassociates.ie