Specialist support for Sunstone’s first R&D Tax Credit claim
- Sunstone had not previously made an R&D Tax Credit claim.
- The company described its experience with randd as “nothing but positive”, highlighting the team’s technical understanding, honesty and transparency.
- Sunstone described the claims process as seamless, with excellent communication throughout.
The Client
Sunstone Technologies is an Irish technology company founded in 2023 to develop more accurate and intelligent approaches to B2B data and market intelligence.
Its proprietary MAPS technology analyses company information, market signals and business activity to provide more detailed insights than traditional industry classifications. It underpins products including its SaleSight B2B sales acceleration platform.
The Challenge
Sunstone had not previously made an R&D Tax Credit claim.
After meeting Jason Branigan, the business wanted to understand whether its development work qualified and what would be involved in making its first claim.
With proprietary technology at the heart of the business, Sunstone also wanted to work with a team that understood the technical side of the R&D, not just the tax position.
Our Approach
Jason and the wider randd team worked with Sunstone to understand its R&D activity and guide the business through the claims process.
Sunstone particularly values the team’s honesty and transparency, as well as its understanding of both the tax rules and the technical work taking place within the business. The company also highlights the communication throughout the process, which it describes as seamless.
The Result
Sunstone has now moved from not claiming R&D Tax Credits to having specialist support in place for its R&D activity.
The company says working with randd has given it confidence in its claim, supported by technical expertise, tax knowledge and clear communication.
“The entire process is seamless, with excellent communication throughout. We would have no hesitation in recommending Jason and the team.”
– Sunstone Technologies
Strategic Impact
For Sunstone, the value of randd’s support lay in having its technology understood alongside the tax requirements.
That specialist input helped the business approach its first R&D Tax Credit claim with greater confidence, while clear communication made the process easier to navigate.
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