Fiscal Umbrella’s expert R&D tax specialists help Luton businesses maximise their HMRC R&D claims — with zero upfront cost and a stress-free process.
Understanding R&D Tax Relief
A valuable UK government incentive that allows companies to reclaim a significant portion of their innovation and development spending from HMRC.
R&D (Research and Development) Tax Credits are a UK government incentive designed to reward companies that invest in innovation. If your business is working to advance science or technology — even if the project ultimately fails — you could be eligible to claim significant tax relief or receive a cash payment from HMRC.
Introduced in 2000, R&D Tax Credits now benefit thousands of UK businesses each year, yet many eligible companies never claim because they do not realise their work qualifies. At Fiscal Umbrella, we identify qualifying activities you may not have considered and ensure your claim is maximised — compliantly and accurately.
Whether you are developing new software, improving manufacturing processes, creating new products, or solving technical problems, you could be sitting on an unclaimed R&D opportunity.
Eligibility
You may be surprised — R&D does not have to mean lab coats and scientific research. If your business is solving problems, many activities can qualify.
Your project must aim to achieve an advance in the overall field, not just your company’s own knowledge.
The solution to the problem was not already known, and a competent professional could not easily figure it out.
Your company must be subject to UK Corporation Tax. Sole traders and partnerships do not qualify directly.
You must have spent money on qualifying R&D activities — staff costs, subcontractors, materials, software, and more.
R&D happens across almost every industry. These are just some of the sectors where clients can potentially qualify:
What You Can Claim
Many costs qualify for R&D tax relief. Our specialists ensure every eligible pound is captured in your claim.
Wages, employer National Insurance, and pension contributions for employees directly involved in R&D activities.
Payments to qualifying subcontractors for R&D work.
Consumable items used and transformed in the R&D process.
Software used directly in the R&D project, including qualifying cloud costs where applicable.
Proportion of energy costs directly attributable to R&D activities and testing environments.
Payments made to participants in clinical trials conducted as part of qualifying R&D projects.
Our Process
We make the entire process simple and stress-free. From initial assessment to HMRC submission, we handle everything.
We begin with a no-obligation discussion to understand your business activities and identify potential R&D projects.
We work with you to identify qualifying activities, gather supporting evidence, and calculate eligible expenditure accurately.
We prepare a detailed technical narrative and supporting documentation that clearly justifies your claim.
We file the Corporation Tax return with the R&D claim included correctly and compliantly.
HMRC processes the claim and your company receives the applicable tax reduction or cash benefit.
Why Choose Us
We combine technical expertise with a local, personal service — helping you secure the maximum compliant claim.
We prepare claims across a wide range of industries and keep up to date with current HMRC requirements and scheme changes.
We offer specialist R&D support with the personal service of a local firm.
Our rigorous approach to documentation, technical narratives, and eligibility assessment helps protect your business.
We proactively identify qualifying costs so that nothing is missed.
We agree fees upfront so you know exactly what you are paying.
We help you improve record-keeping so future claims are easier and more efficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book a free consultation with Fiscal Umbrella and let our specialists review your activities and identify your claim potential.
R&D tax relief is subject to HMRC eligibility criteria and current legislation. Claim values depend on your company’s circumstances and qualifying expenditure.
