08. Can I claim R&D tax relief if I have received a grant or state aid?

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7 December 2023

Although there are some exemptions, generally if you have received a government funding in the form of grant or state aid to conduct all or part of your R&D activities, you would not be liable to claim under the SME scheme. However, you might still be able to receive an R&D tax relief under the […]

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Although there are some exemptions, generally if you have received a government funding in the form of grant or state aid to conduct all or part of your R&D activities, you would not be liable to claim under the SME scheme. However, you might still be able to receive an R&D tax relief under the large company RDEC scheme. For more information, please contact us.

For accounting periods beginning on or after 01 April 2024 there will be one merged scheme and whether the company has received a grant is no longer relevant.

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