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R&D tax credits

Claim the R&D tax relief you’re owed — with a claim that stands up to HMRC

If your business solves technical problems, you may be owed R&D tax relief. We identify the qualifying work, build a robust claim, and handle HMRC end to end.

  • Fixed monthly fee
  • Xero, QuickBooks & FreeAgent certified
  • A named accountant, not a portal

What’s included

Everything, for one fixed fee

  • Eligibility review. We assess whether your work qualifies — honestly, before you commit.
  • Cost analysis. Qualifying staff, subcontractor, software and consumable costs identified.
  • Technical report. A clear narrative evidencing the R&D, built to HMRC standards.
  • Claim & defence. We file the claim and handle any HMRC questions that follow.
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Sound familiar?

The job that costs you when it slips

R&D tax relief can return a meaningful chunk of what you spend solving technical problems — as a Corporation Tax reduction or a cash credit. Yet many qualifying companies never claim, and many that do now get it wrong.

HMRC has tightened the rules and is scrutinising claims far more closely. A weak, over-optimistic or poorly-evidenced claim is now a fast route to an enquiry — so the work has to be done properly, by someone who knows the line.

  • Not realising your work even qualifies
  • Confusion over the SME and merged schemes
  • Knowing which costs and activities are eligible
  • Building a technical narrative HMRC will accept
  • Rising HMRC scrutiny and enquiry risk
  • Cowboy advisers who over-claim and disappear
What we do

Hand it over, and consider it handled

R&D tax relief rewards UK companies that develop new or improved products, processes or software. Many businesses qualify without realising it — and many claims now fail because they are poorly evidenced.

We identify your qualifying activity, calculate the eligible costs, and prepare a technical and financial report designed to withstand HMRC scrutiny — then submit and manage the claim for you.

Eligibility review

We assess whether your work qualifies — honestly, before you commit.

Cost analysis

Qualifying staff, subcontractor, software and consumable costs identified.

Technical report

A clear narrative evidencing the R&D, built to HMRC standards.

Claim & defence

We file the claim and handle any HMRC questions that follow.

Who it’s for

Is this you?

If any of these sound familiar, this is exactly what we can take off your plate. Not sure? A quick, free call will settle it.

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  • Companies developing new or improved products or processes
  • Software and tech businesses solving non-trivial problems
  • Manufacturers and engineers refining how things are made
  • Any limited company investing in innovation or problem-solving
Why it pays

More than a box ticked — time and money back

Money back into the business

A correctly maximised claim recovers a real proportion of your R&D spend — as tax saved or cash in the bank.

Built to survive scrutiny

A robust technical and cost report designed to withstand HMRC’s tougher checks — and we stand behind it.

An honest eligibility review

We tell you upfront whether there’s a genuine, defensible claim — we won’t talk you into a risky one.

Done with your accounts

The claim is handled alongside your Corporation Tax return, correctly accounted for — not bolted on by a stranger.

Transparent pricing

Know the price before we start

A fair, agreed basis up front — a fixed fee or sensible percentage — and we only proceed where there’s a genuine, defensible claim.

  • A fixed quote, agreed before any work
  • No hourly billing, no year-end surprises
  • Cancel any time — no long tie-ins

A fixed monthly fee,
tailored to your business

Confirmed after a free, no-obligation quote.

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Why Provense

A team that does the work — and picks up the phone

Specialist, not generalist

R&D relief is all we do on these claims — we know what qualifies and what HMRC expects.

Enquiry-ready evidence

Technical narratives and cost breakdowns built to defend the claim if questioned.

Honest about eligibility

We’d rather tell you there’s no claim than put you at risk for a fee.

Still deciding?

The honest answers to what you’re thinking

How much does an R&D claim cost?

We agree the basis up front and keep it fair — typically a clear fixed fee or a sensible percentage, with no surprises. Because we only proceed where there’s a genuine claim, it pays for itself.

How do I know if my work qualifies?

Broadly, if you tried to resolve a scientific or technological uncertainty where the answer wasn’t obvious to a competent professional, it may qualify. We’ll give you an honest yes or no after a short review.

Will claiming trigger an HMRC enquiry?

HMRC is checking claims more closely, which is exactly why we evidence yours thoroughly. A well-built claim is far less likely to be questioned — and if it is, we handle it.

My accountant doesn’t really do R&D — can you?

Yes. R&D relief is specialist work; many general accountants avoid it or get it wrong. We can run your claim whether or not we do the rest of your accounting.

How it works

Simple, from day one

  1. 01

    Qualify the work

    A short discovery call to confirm there is a genuine, defensible claim.

  2. 02

    Build the claim

    We document the technical advances and total the eligible costs.

  3. 03

    File & support

    We submit the claim and stand behind it with HMRC.

FAQ

R&D tax credits questions, answered

How do I know if my work qualifies?
Broadly, if you tried to resolve a scientific or technological uncertainty where the outcome was not obvious to a competent professional, it may qualify. We will tell you honestly after a short review.
What can I claim for?
Eligible costs typically include a proportion of staff salaries, subcontractors, software and consumables used in the R&D. We identify and total these for you.
Will the claim trigger an HMRC enquiry?
HMRC is scrutinising claims more closely, which is exactly why we build a well-evidenced technical and cost report — and we support you fully if any questions arise.

Ready to hand this over?

Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll show you exactly how we can help — and what it would cost.