# R&D tax credit claims, made smarter

Take the pain out of building a compliant and optimised R&D claim by combining both expert human oversight and a next-gen collaboration platform.

## Faster, transparent, fully supported R&D claims with fewer risks and no unnecessary costs.

### We support your entire R&D claim journey

From onboarding to submission and HMRC follow-up.

### Guided by experts

Our specialists ensure your claim stands up to HMRC scrutiny.

### Empowered by technology

Our platform reduces time spent on admin.

Our tried and tested process

## Every claim reviewed, refined, and compliant

Your claim isn’t just submitted, it’s reviewed and refined by multiple R&D experts before it goes to HMRC.

Each step is designed to reduce risk and increase accuracy, while keeping your team’s time to a minimum.

### Narrative screening

Is there enough technical detail? Any disqualifying content?

Includes PhD-qualified Writer

### Technical drafting

Claim structured against BEIS and HMRC guidance

### Internal review and scoring

Scored (1–5) for clarity, strength, and risk — edits logged

### Cost and financial review

Cost eligibility, reconciliation with accounts, and tax treatment

### Final submission pack review

CT600, tax computation, AIF and CNF checked for consistency

We dig into the detail

## What’s included

Every EmpowerRD claim includes expert support, full visibility, and time-saving tools.

### Onboarding and setup

- Dedicated Claim Managers  
- Structured onboarding for both finance and technical teams  
- Xero integration and pre-formatted cost templates  
- Optional R&D education and planning workshops

### Claim preparation

- Smart platform to log R&D activities and costs throughout the year  
- Technical report drafting by PhD-qualified experts  
- Narrative screening, scoring, and multi-stage review by Claim Quality Team  
- Cost review and financial reconciliation against company accounts

### Compliance and submission

- Preparation and submission of the Additional Information Form (AIF)  
- Claim Notification Form (CNF) submission where required  
- CT600 and tax computation checks  
- Final submission pack review for accuracy and alignment

### Ongoing support

- Full HMRC enquiry support included if needed  
- Real-time notifications, status tracking, and audit trail  
- Secure multi-user access with role-based permissions  
- In-year forecasting and claim planning check-ins

## Why companies choose EmpowerRD

Nothing is outsourced. Nothing is rushed. Every claim is built to stand up to scrutiny and deliver the full value you’re entitled to.

### Review process
- Admin burden  
- Technical accuracy  
- Cost review  
- Additional Information Form (AIF) and Claim Notification Form (CNF)  
- HMRC support  
- Claim visibility  
- Time saved

### EmpowerRD vs Others

| Feature                          | EmpowerRD                                      | Others                                  |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Specialist Advisor +              | ✓                                          |                                        |
| R&D Tech Platform                 | ✓                                          |                                        |
| Multi-stage review by specialists  | ✓                                          |                                        |
| Low: platform-driven              | ✓                                          |                                        |
| PhD-qualified writers, ex-HMRC reviewers | ✓                                  |                                        |
| Platform-supported + tax specialist input | ✓                                  |                                        |
| Always included                   | ✓                                          |                                        |
| Full audit trail and version history | ✓                                      |                                        |
| Dozens of hours per claim        | ✓                                          |                                        |
| Specialist R&D Advisor           | X                                           |                                        |
| One draft, limited checks        | X                                           |                                        |
| High                             | X                                           |                                        |
| Manual                           | X                                           |                                        |
| Often limited                    | X                                           |                                        |

## Trusted by 1,200+ innovative companies

We’ve helped companies across software, life sciences, manufacturing and engineering claim over £260 million with an HMRC enquiry rate at 5%.

### Testimonials

- **Sophie Meadows**, Finance Director, Bloom & Wild  
  "The online platform made it much easier to co-ordinate between the finance and technical teams."

- **Ben Jeffries**, CEO & Co-Founder, Influencer  
  "EmpowerRD is doing R&D claims the way everyone should be doing it. They absolutely exceeded our expectations and are now one of our long term partners."

- **Claire Trant**, Founder, Untap  
  "I was looking for a specialist with a rigorous platform that could handle a complex R&D tax credit claim, because of our grant. EmpowerRD came up on top."

- **Aidan Curran**, Chief of Staff, Penfold  
  "Whilst the platform was a real asset for us, the best thing was the support we received. We always had a client success manager on the other end. If we had any questions or concerns, we could use the chatbot, and our client success manager was there to help. It was a breeze; really good support throughout."