Welcome to the future of claiming
Robust R&D claims, built by experts, EmpowerRD by technology
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.
Proudly supporting over 1,200 UK innovators
£718m+
of UK R&D contribution to the UK economy uncovered
860+
Clients served
£187m+
In successful claims awarded
<3%
All time HMRC enquiry rate
Assisting you throughout your R&D journey
Guided by experts
The claims process can be daunting with a number of uncertainties. Our team of experts will guide you through the process assisting with narrative drafting and provide support if an enquiry arises, helping you avoid common mistakes and errors.
Keep more of your claim award
Our market-leading rates are 5% for claims exceeding £80,000 and a flat fee of £4,000 for smaller claims. We’re able to do this as our platform and tax experts work together to streamline the claims process. What’s more , payouts can be in as little as 6 weeks from submission.
Enquiry support as standard
We have an enquiry rate of less than 5%. However, should one arise, EmpowerRD’s Tax Advisors will support you throughout the process liaising with HMRC on your behalf.
Become tech-empowerRD
By leveraging our collaboration platform and expert advisors, EmpowerRD simplifies and speeds up the claims process, ensuring SMEs optimise their claim without the need for extensive in-house expertise or resources.
Broad experience
With over 1200+ clients served, our team are well versed in supporting R&D Intensive companies and those claiming through the RDEC scheme.
White-glove account management
Where required, claims will be allocated a dedicated claims manager that will guide you through the submission process from initial consultation through to award.
In-depth knowledge
Our team of Tax experts include ATT-qualified professionals, ex-HMRC inspectors, and PhD-technical experts who are on hand to support your claim.
Full transparency of your claim
We put you in the heart of the claim with instant access to all your data pre and post submission. Including historical claim information and outcomes.
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Meet your R&D claim experts
While we utilise market-leading technology to deliver for our clients, this is never at the expense of providing a tailored, account managed approach for every claim that we take on.
Customer success team
Our team of customer success managers will be on hand to support you beginning-to-end whilst helping onboard you onto the EmpowerRD collaboration platform.
Claim Quality Team
The claim quality team thoroughly reviews all aspects of your claim, assists with narrative writing before submission, and flags any concerns or areas that need clarification.
Tax Specialists
Our tax specialists, including ex-HMRC staff, are ready to help if your claim needs a closer look and will be able to support should an HMRC enquiry arise.
Claim Drafters
Expert claim drafters will assist in constructing the narrative to ensure its fully compliant with HMRC guidelines.
Innovation Team
Our expert engineers continuously update the EmpowerRD platform to meet the latest HMRC requirements and streamline your claims process.
EmpowerRD success stories
Online Retail
Optimised Bloom & Wild’s R&D claim value
"The online platform made it much easier to co-ordinate between the finance and technical teams."
Marketing technology
Streamlined the R&D claim process
"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."
Wastewater Engineering
Handled a complex claim with ease
"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."
Pensions Technology
Expert support drives claim success
"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."