Discover Catalyst R&D
Innovation Incentives: done differently, done better
HMRC have made claiming R&D tax incentives more complex. At Catalyst we believe that doesn't mean it should be harder for you.
As R&D tax incentive policy and legislation continue to change, the need for trustworthy, expert advice has grown.
The Catalyst team are passionate that every single business conducting R&D should be rewarded for their efforts. Our specialists are ready to give you the best advice and power your innovation.
What are R&D Tax Incentives?
R&D Tax Relief is a Government Incentive to reward innovative companies
Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentives exist to reward you for your hard work when you tried to innovate. When you tried something really technically complex and you were not certain of the outcome. In these cases you might be able to claim:
1. Staff time on the projects
2. Third party costs on the projects
3. Consumables, such as wasted materials or utility costs
4. Software costs
Read more in our R&D Tax Incentives guide.
Our Team
Who We Are
Catalyst founders Chris Alderson and Mike Harrison have a combined 50 years of industry experience across their Chartered Tax Adviser and Principal Engineering roles. For the last 15 years they’ve been advising clients with their R&D tax incentives claims at leading UK consultancies.
Catalyst R&D collaborates with Articulate R&D on technical support and technical writing for R&D tax incentives claims, capitalising on our combined expertise. Across both teams you’ll have access to over 200 years of industry experience and over 75 years of R&D tax advisory experience. Collectively, we have delivered over £200 million in benefit to clients.
Learn more about our team here.
Members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
We’re proud to be Chartered Tax Advisers and members of the CIOT. The CIOT is the leading body in the UK for taxation professionals dealing with all aspects of taxation. The CIOT is nationally recognised as the gold standard of UK taxation education.
Being members of the CIOT reflects our dedication to achieving the highest professional standards. In order to deliver professional, reliable and correct advice.
It ensures that we stay up-to-date with tax legislation, maintain Professional Indemnity Insurance, comply with AML supervision requirements, where the CIOT is our supervisory body.