Restaurants
& Bars
R&D can play a major role in many aspects of the food & drink industry. Changing a recipe to reduce salt or sugar content could be a major project that would qualify for the tax incentive.
A chef experimenting with a new recipe or menu and introducing streamlined approaches could also qualify.
R&D plays its role in making food and drink:
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More sustainable
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Healthier
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Tastier
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Stay fresh longer
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Easier to freeze and defrost
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More efficient to process
Or you may be...
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Testing & using sustainable or new products
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Using more sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging
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Attempting to improve food safety
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Introducing or improving dietary guidelines
Specific areas of eligibility
The purchase and use of machinery and equipment to improve and further your business to make it more innovative.
Unique software to help efficiency within your business to improve booking systems, Take away and delivery services.
The development of new cocktails and production of new drinks menus.
Testing the cooking process of food to make sure its cooked evenly and safely.
Our experts will forensically examine your entire company to discover the areas of R&D within it.
We will get a feel for your business as
an entirety and fully understand the complexities of its day to day running as well as the major projects that are on the go.
Their expertise allows them to uncover many qualifying costs that may have been overlooked by accountants.
FAQs
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R&D Tax Scheme ExplainedTo qualify for R&D tax relief, the company must account for Corporation Tax, but the relief is available to both profit and loss-making businesses.
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Does my business qualify?If you can answer ‘Yes’ to most of these questions then, based on our experience across thousands of clients, it looks like you could have a successful claim: Have you developed new tools, products or services using technology? Have you tried to improve your existing products through technical changes? Have you had to resolve technical problems with any of your products? Have you found more efficient ways to produce your products or services? Have you experimented with new equipment or production techniques? At the start of a project, did you ever think ‘I’m not sure of the best way to do this’? Have any of your projects failed for technical reasons?
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What is claimable within my business?Staff costs, materials, utilities, reimbursed travel costs, light & heat, and subcontractor costs are most common & are the main areas in which you can claim from.
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How does the R&D Relief Scheme work?Companies that invest in developing new products, processes, or services, as well as improving existing ones, qualify for R&D tax relief. If you spend money on innovation, you can claim an R&D tax credit to receive a cash payment and/or a Corporation Tax reduction. The potential for identifying R&D is vast and it exists in every industry. In addition, if you are claiming for the first time and have been trading for over two years this will allow you to claim for two previous Tax years.
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What are the benefits?The benefits of the programme include increased cash flow, which is especially important to small, developing companies. It also encourages development of a corporate philosophy that embraces innovation and improvement.
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Any additional cost?We charge no up-front costs, and should we fail to identify a claim then we will not charge you a fee at all. In other words, we operate on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis.
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What are R&D Tax Credits?Tax credits for research and development (R&D) are a government tax incentive put in place to reward UK businesses for investing in innovation & research and development. They are a useful source of capital for businesses to invest in advancing R&D, hiring new employees, and subsequently allowing businesses to expand.
