# Claim more. Pay less. Stay compliant.
We charge simple, transparent fees for smaller or larger claims. Every client gets full support from our R&D tax specialists, with no bolt-ons or surprise extras.
Flat Rate
Fixed
Simple, fixed rate — what you see is what you pay
6% of claim benefit
Starting from £4,000
✓ Full specialist support included
!HMRC enquiry support available at an hourly rate if required
Tiered
Growth
Full enquiry protection and lower fees as your claim scales
6% or less
the more you claim, the less you pay
Starting from £5,000
See full tier breakdown
| Claim Benefit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £250,000 | 6% |
| £250,000 – £500,000 | 5% |
| £500,000 – £750,000 | 3% |
| £750,000 – £1,000,000 | 2% |
| £1,000,000 – £1,500,000 | 1% |
| £1,500,000 – £2,000,000 | 0.5% |
| £2,000,000+ | 0.5% |
✓ Full specialist support included ✓ HMRC enquiry support included as standard ✓ Full refund if enquiry fails; pro rata if claim is reduced
How we measure up
Why more companies are switching to EmpowerRD
We don’t just charge less, we help you claim more, with less hassle and greater confidence. Our R&D platform streamlines the admin. Our specialist team ensures compliance. Together, we deliver stronger, more accurate claims without the hassle.
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
FAQs
How does EmpowerRD charge for R&D tax credit claims?
At EmpowerRD, our fee is based on a success-based model — we charge 5% (or less) of the final credit awarded.
For smaller claims, we apply a flat fee of £4,000.Are there any upfront or hidden costs?
No “surprise” costs. What you see is what you pay. We don’t levy additional hidden fees or back-end charges beyond what we’ve agreed.What if my R&D tax credit claim is unsuccessful?
Because our fee is success-based, if HMRC rejects your claim (or reduces it significantly), you won’t pay for amounts not recovered.What additional support is included in the fee?
Your fee covers a full end-to-end service, including expert claim drafting, access to our collaboration platform, and HMRC enquiry / audit support.
Trusted by 1,200+ innovative companies
We’ve helped companies across software, life sciences, manufacturing and engineering industries claim over £260 million with an all-time HMRC enquiry rate of <5%.