Chemical and Biotech businesses can claim thousands in R&D Tax Relief, turning innovations into funding for growth and fuelling scientific progress.
The Chemicals & Sealants sector is a major driver of innovation and economic growth, continually adapting to evolving technologies, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
Companies face complex challenges but have opportunities to develop safer, more efficient processes, advanced chemical products, and biotechnological solutions.
R&D Tax Credits can support costly innovation projects.
Smaller companies often focus on product development, safety validation, and regulatory approval, while larger enterprises may develop pilot plants, test new manufacturing processes, or explore biotech advancements.
R&D Tax Relief helps businesses grow and catalyses a culture of continuous technological advancement.
Which activities qualify for R&D Tax Credits in the Chemicals sector?
Developing new or improved chemical or biotechnological formulations
Creating safer, more efficient, or sustainable production processes
Testing materials, compounds, or bio-products for stability, durability, or reactivity
Developing chemical coatings, adhesives, speciality products, or bio-solutions
Various qualifying costs and expenses
Innovating packaging or delivery systems to enhance safety, shelf-life, or functionality
Conducting regulatory compliance, safety or efficacy validation studies
Designing pilot plants, scale-up processes, or experimental biotech setups
Researching novel materials, enzymes, or eco-friendly alternatives
Under HMRC rules, your company doesnot need to succeedto qualify.
If you have attemptedto overcome scientific uncertainty through new chemical or biotechnological formulations, safer production methods, or innovative processes, you could be eligible for R&D Tax Credits.
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