Your trusted R&D Tax Credits partner
Our team of qualified R&D experts work hard to develop an ambitious R&D strategy designed to drive your business forward and optimise the generous HMRC tax benefits available.
How much could you receive?
Select annual R&D spend
£
We estimate HMRC tax credit benefit could be up to
£16500*
as a bank transfer or tax reduction of future profits.
* This calculation serves as a maximum estimation for a loss making SME and will depend upon your annual expenditure and tax position. Average UK claim is £61K.
How do I qualify for the R&D tax credit initiative?
Any advance in science or technology may count as R&D. Most companies could qualify for this initiative without realising it. We develop proven R&D strategies that optimise your claim and more importantly, we do most of the work, so that you don’t have to.
Employee costs
Employee costs can be claimed back, and this includes salary, Class 1 NI contributions, overtime and pension contributions – a significant amount for most businesses.
Subcontractors
You can claim back up to 65% of your subcontractor and agency costs, providing those individuals have no connection to your business. If they are connected, you may claim 100% of costs.
Materials
Cost of materials and consumables used in your activities can be included, and a percentage of your utilities, including lighting, heating, electricity and water etc.
Software
You can even include the cost of any computer software/licensing used specifically for your R&D activities, regardless of whether they are specialist or not.
How to Claim
We implement a simple five step process to make your claim straightforward.
Identify your R&D opportunities
Our simple proven five-step process carrying out 90% of the work for you secures the optimum financial R&D tax benefit.
Get in touch
Our free exploratory conversation helps to identify the true value of your R&D opportunities.
Eligibility evaluation
Our face to face onsite visit assesses qualifying R&D activities.
Comprehensive reporting
We’ll prepare a comprehensive HMRC compliant report and bespoke R&D strategy.
HMRC submission
We’ll prepare a claim for the optimum tax benefit ready for filing.
Sector and Industry Expertise
The Government’s support for R&D is available to most industry sectors. Our expertise comes from working closely with manufacturing and services clients from a range of sectors including: Manufacturing & Engineering • Construction • Technology & Software • Security & Communication • Mineral Products • Food Processing • Printing
Why choose us?
We build long-term relationships with our clients, supporting them as partners and gaining a thorough understanding of their business. We carry out 90% of the work which allows our clients to focus on growing their businesses.
100% success rate
Our proven systems, processes, methodologies and know-how have been instrumental in us achieving a 100% success rate. This approach enables our clients to achieve greater financial benefits than they ever thought possible.
£135m+ in claims
With hundreds of clients throughout the UK & Ireland and with 1000+ successful claims in excess of £135m+, you can be confident that we make a real difference where it’s needed most.
A no-risk opportunity
Our fee structure is a contingency based model. Initial assessments are free of charge and all subsequent fees are a direct percentage of the benefit we secure for you.
A trusted partner
As a member of HMRC’s Research and Development Consultative Committee (RDCC), we stand behind every application. We’ll ensure your claim’s compliance is in order, for you to achieve a successful and optimised outcome.
“ Partnering with specialists Momentum, who fully understand the complexities of R&D Tax Credits and carry out 90% of the work, has allowed us to maximise our benefit. This has enabled us to further innovate and expand into new markets. ”
Mark O’Kane, Managing Director,
Marlborough Engineering
“ With an in-depth understanding of our business, Momentum has enabled us to take full advantage of the R&D Tax Credits initiative. Accessing a maximised cash benefit has allowed us to capitalise and minimise risk on future innovation projects. ”

Lorraine Bell, Print Sales Director
GPS Colour Graphics Ltd
“ We didn't know the extent to which we were doing R&D. Momentum uncovered all the qualifying activities for us and with an optimum benefit we were able to set up an in-house R&D department focusing on new industry sectors. ”
David McCullough, Managing Director
ESS Ltd