Routine problem solving and bug fixing is not considered R&D for tax purposes. However, organisations tasked with investigating complex issues and providing more efficient solutions to overcome uncertainties requiring advanced solutions to technological or scientific areas, may be considered qualifying activity for R&D tax purposes. If you have spent time and resources using competent professionals to develop a bespoke solution, rather than an off-the shelf product, your work may qualify for R&D Tax Credits.

R&D comes in many forms and generally if your organisation has set about doing work to break ground in your industry or by developing new products, then you may be eligible to claim for R&D Tax Credits. Work focused around exploring new processes and increasing capacity/ innovation in your field often qualifies.

Organisations often try to innovate when developing solutions for their clients in order to improve solutions presently on the market. If your project advances available scientific or technological capability, by seeking quicker, better, more efficient solutions to problems or uncertainties, then this R&D work may qualify for R&D Tax Credits.