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Can Software companies claim R&D tax credit ?

The software sector is constantly evolving through innovative ideas and Investing in R&D is a major expense for software companies but More than 60% of software businesses are eligible for R&D Tax Credits which reduces the burden of these expenses and allows them to grow.

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R&D Tax Credit Claims for Software Companies

Could your business benefit from valuable R&D Tax Relief?

Software is the primary element for many areas of innovation, from initial research through to product introduction.

If your business is involved in advancing knowledge or capacity through software, there’s a high chance you could benefit significantly from government innovation funding incentives such as the R&D Tax Credits scheme.

what software Projects Qualify For R&D Tax Credits ?

  • Cutting edge software for new projects, or new functionality for existing R&D projects
  • Tools to improve the functionality of application software programs or of an operating system
  • Novel data management techniques
  • Innovative methods of capturing, transmitting, manipulating, and protecting data
  • Extensions to database software, programming languages, or operating systems
  • Software development tools, such as those to port data across platforms
  • Developing means of integrating hardware and software platforms

How can software companies apply for R&D Tax Credits?

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    Case studies

    Hear from our clients about how working with Leyton has helped them receive valuable financial benefits from the R&D Tax Credits scheme.

    Real Wireless

    Real Wireless is an independent wireless advisory firm, working with government departments, industry and user clients. When the firm approached Leyton, the business was running out of time to complete their R&D claim. It also quickly became apparent that the process they had been using meant they were underclaiming.

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    Shark Finesse

    Shark Finesse has created a software toolset to build the business case for investment. Shark Finesse provides a unique product to the market, giving sales, pre-sales, product marketing, consulting and bid teams tools to ensure that proposals are cost justified and fully differentiated from the competition. 

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    Case studies

    Hear from our clients about how working with Leyton has helped them receive valuable financial benefits from the R&D Tax Credits scheme.

    Real Wireless

    Real Wireless is an independent wireless advisory firm, working with government departments, industry and user clients. When the firm approached Leyton, the business was running out of time to complete their R&D claim. It also quickly became apparent that the process they had been using meant they were underclaiming.

    Read more

    Shark Finesse

    Shark Finesse has created a software toolset to build the business case for investment. Shark Finesse provides a unique product to the market, giving sales, pre-sales, product marketing, consulting and bid teams tools to ensure that proposals are cost justified and fully differentiated from the competition. 

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    key figures

    Over the last year, we have helped businesses in these sectors claim back:

    Number fo clients

    1 684

    Amount saved

    258

    AVERAGE CLAIM SIZE

    47 000

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