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In the last tax year, only 1600 companies elected into Patent Box. That’s a startlingly low take-up for Patent Box when you consider the long-term financial benefits on offer. So why aren’t more companies turning their patents into profit sources, and how can you ensure you’re not missing out?

If you’ve been following recent changes to R&D tax relief, you may have heard the term “pre-notification” cropping up. Here we explain what pre-notification means, why it matters, and how to ensure your claim stays on track.

R&D Tax Relief Update: The latest budget brings stability, with no changes to R&D tax rates, reaffirming support for business investment decisions. Read on for more details...

In this article, we will focus specifically on how aerospace companies can benefit from the Patent Box regime — a powerful incentive for companies developing patented technologies, offering a reduced tax rate on profits derived from these innovations.

HMRC's latest R&D tax credit statistics show a sharp drop in claims, especially from SMEs. It’s clear that while the funding is still valuable, the process has become harder and more perilous to navigate for smaller businesses. Find out what’s driving these changes and the steps management teams can take to keep their claims on track despite the challenges.

Looking for the best way to fund your innovation project from start to finish? Read on to explore the best ways businesses like yours can access the right funding at each stage of an innovation project – from early development to commercialisation.

R&D tax relief is under closer scrutiny than ever before. With HMRC increasing compliance checks, many companies are feeling the pressure. But there's no need to panic—accurate claims backed by solid documentation will stand up to the new standards. In this post, we'll help you ensure your claim is prepared for even the most rigorous review.

Following our guiding principle, "Sharing is Growing," we introduce Haven Products, a company offering innovative outsourcing solutions that can help UK manufacturers tackle the current labour shortage. Discover how their services can enhance efficiency and support growth during a time of increased demand.

Intellectual Property (IP) is often an untapped resource when it comes to tax strategy. Here we explore how UK businesses can rethink how they approach their IP in order to achieve significant tax savings and enhance business value.

In this article, we explore the transformative role of edge computing in IoT development, highlighting its ability to facilitate real-time, autonomous decision-making across various devices.

Last week we analysed the potential impact of HMRC losing a landmark software R&D tax tribunal. Coincidentally, another tribunal ruling was released, relating to a separate software R&D tax case, which HMRC won this time. We explain the key differences and the lessons they provide for future R&D tax relief claims.

HMRC lost a landmark R&D tax tribunal case which has significant implications on the validity of their current enquiry procedure, setting a positive precedent for companies concerned about making an R&D tax credit claim or having their claims unfairly denied. Read on to understand how this ruling could impact your business.

Introducing change in the workplace can be challenging, much like the idea of cycling naked through the streets seems unthinkable—until it's done en masse! We ask Innovation Culture specialist Chris Strong to tell us about what can be done to peel away resistance and create a culture that embraces innovation and growth...

Today, we're asking Visiativ Innovation Funding expert Graham Beck, about an often-overlooked area of R&D: process innovations. While product development typically takes the spotlight, businesses can also claim significant tax relief for innovative improvements to their internal processes. Read on to find out more…

What implications does a new UK Labour government have for R&D and Patent Box tax incentives in the UK? Visiativ takes a deep dive into Labour’s pre-election manifesto analysing the areas of opportunity for innovative business in the country.