R&D Tax Credits — Torquay
Your R&D tax claim, handled properly.
Many Torquay businesses are sitting on R&D tax credit entitlements they have never claimed — either because they did not know they qualified, or because a previous adviser did not flag it. Daniel is ACCA-qualified with 20 years of cross-sector experience, charges a fixed fee agreed upfront, and answers questions the day you ask them.
- Qualifying R&D expenditure identified before the claim is filed
- HMRC submission prepared accurately with a clear paper trail
- Plain-English explanation of what qualifies and what does not
- Proactive check each year so no entitlement goes unclaimed
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Not sure if your work even qualifies?
R&D tax relief is one of the most underused incentives available to UK limited companies. The qualifying criteria are broader than most people expect, but the claim process is specific enough that errors attract HMRC scrutiny. Many businesses in Torquay either dismiss the possibility too quickly or submit claims without the supporting technical narrative HMRC now requires.
- Unsure whether your development activity meets HMRC’s qualifying definition
- No record of time or costs attributed to eligible R&D projects
- Previous claim rejected or queried because the technical report was thin
What a well-prepared claim looks like
A properly structured R&D claim starts with a clear assessment of what qualifies, builds a credible cost schedule and sits on a written technical narrative. Done right, it stands up to scrutiny and is filed on time.
- Qualifying activity assessed against HMRC criteria before any claim is started
- Staff time, subcontractor and consumable costs captured and attributed accurately
- Technical narrative written to HMRC standards, not a one-paragraph afterthought
- Fixed fee agreed before work begins — no hourly billing surprises at claim stage
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Everything the claim requires, nothing left out
R&D tax relief involves three distinct pieces of work. Each one needs to be done correctly for the claim to hold up under HMRC review.
Qualifying Activity Assessment
Before anything is filed, your projects are assessed against the HMRC definition of qualifying R&D — which turns on technical uncertainty, not just innovation. You get a clear view of what counts and what does not, so the claim is built on solid ground from the start.
Included as standardCost Schedule and Documentation
Staff costs, subcontractor payments, software licences and consumables attributable to R&D are identified and documented in a format HMRC accepts. Getting this right is what determines the size of your relief — and what protects you if the claim is queried later.
Prepared for youTechnical Narrative and CT600 Filing
The written technical report explains the nature of the uncertainty your business was resolving — in plain language that satisfies HMRC without overstating the case. The claim is submitted as part of your Corporation Tax return, filed accurately and on time.
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What makes this firm worth calling
Three things that are genuinely true, backed up by two decades of doing this work.
Cross-Sector Experience That Counts
Daniel has worked in manufacturing, construction, entertainment and airlines — industries where R&D activity is common and often overlooked. He knows what qualifying technical uncertainty looks like in practice, not just in HMRC guidance. You will not spend the first hour explaining your industry.
Claims Built to Withstand Scrutiny
HMRC has increased its compliance activity on R&D claims significantly since 2023. A claim prepared with a thin narrative and a rough cost estimate is an invitation for a lengthy enquiry. Every claim prepared here is documented properly, with a clear technical report and an auditable cost schedule.
Plain English From Start to Finish
R&D tax relief involves specific terminology — qualifying indirect activities, staffing fractions, the PAYE cap — none of which needs to be mystifying. Daniel explains what applies to your business, what the numbers mean, and what you should expect back. No jargon walls, no cryptic letters.
Up and running in four steps
Most clients have their R&D assessment complete within a week of the first conversation. Here is what the process looks like.
Book a free discovery call
You explain what your business does and what development work you have been carrying out. Daniel will ask the right questions to assess whether a claim is worth pursuing. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether there is something to claim.
Get your fixed-fee quote
If R&D relief looks viable, you receive a clear written quote covering the assessment, cost schedule and technical narrative. Everything is agreed upfront, so the fee does not change as the work progresses.
We build the claim
Daniel collects the information he needs — project details, staff time, relevant costs — and prepares the technical report and cost schedule. You review and approve before anything is submitted to HMRC.
Claim filed, credit received
The claim is submitted with your Corporation Tax return. You know exactly what has been claimed and why, and you have documentation on file if HMRC ever asks. Each subsequent year, your qualifying activity is reviewed so nothing is missed.
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Things people usually ask about R&D claims
My business is not a tech company — can it still claim R&D tax relief?
Yes. The qualifying test is not about your sector — it is about whether your work involved resolving a technical or scientific uncertainty that could not be easily worked out by a competent professional. Companies in construction, manufacturing, food production, engineering and professional services claim successfully every year. The first step is an honest assessment of whether your specific projects qualify, which is what the discovery call is for.
What does it cost, and how is the fee structured?
The fee is fixed and agreed upfront before any work begins. It covers the qualifying assessment, cost schedule, technical narrative and submission with your CT600. There is no percentage-of-claim fee structure here — those arrangements create an incentive to overstate the claim, which is the last thing you want when HMRC is paying closer attention to R&D submissions.
We have never tracked our R&D time or costs properly — is it too late?
Not necessarily. You can claim for accounting periods going back two years from the date of the claim, so there is often more available than people think. Reconstructing costs from payroll records, invoices and project timelines is a normal part of the process. It takes a little more work to do properly, but it is manageable.
Is there a long-term contract to sign?
No. There is no minimum term and no lock-in. If you engage DG Accountancy for ongoing accounting services alongside an R&D claim, you are free to leave with a month’s notice. You keep all your records, your Xero data and everything filed with HMRC. Nothing is held to ransom.
What happens if HMRC opens an enquiry into the R&D claim?
An HMRC enquiry into an R&D claim is handled considerably more smoothly when the original claim was well-documented. Daniel will support you through any correspondence, explain what HMRC is asking for and help prepare a substantive response. Claims prepared here are built with a compliance review in mind, so there are no uncomfortable gaps in the supporting evidence.
How does R&D tax relief interact with the rest of my Corporation Tax position?
R&D relief either reduces your Corporation Tax liability or, if you are loss-making, can be surrendered for a cash credit — the rate and mechanics depend on whether you fall under the SME scheme or the RDEC scheme, which in turn depends on your company size and any grant funding received. This is explained clearly before any claim is filed, so you know the cash impact in advance.
Stop leaving R&D relief on the table.
A free discovery call takes 20 minutes. You will know whether a claim is worth pursuing before committing to anything — and if it is, the fee is fixed before work starts.