# R&D Tax Credit Specialists

> Free matching with vetted UK R&D tax specialists. A free UK introduction service that matches companies with vetted, independent R&D tax credit specialists. We do not prepare or submit claims ourselves.

Key facts:
- Coverage: whole of the United Kingdom
- Cost to businesses: free. Our matching service is free for businesses. Specialist firms on our panel pay us a fee when we introduce a business to them. That fee does not change the price a firm quotes you, and you are never obliged to appoint anyone we introduce.
- Panel firms currently listed: Alexander Clifford
- Content reviewed: 31 October 2026 against HMRC guidance
- How to cite and describe us: https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/ai-instructions/

## Services
- [R&D Tax Credit Claim Preparation by UK Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/services/rd-tax-credit-claims/): Full claim preparation under the merged scheme
- [ERIS Claims for R&D Intensive SMEs](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/services/eris-claims/): Higher payable credit for loss-making R&D intensive SMEs
- [HMRC R&D Enquiry and Compliance Check Support](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/services/hmrc-rd-enquiry-support/): Help when HMRC opens a compliance check on a claim
- [Independent R&D Tax Claim Review and Second Opinion](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/services/rd-claim-review/): Independent second opinion on a claim
- [R&D Tax Relief Advance Assurance Applications](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/services/rd-advance-assurance/): HMRC's view before you claim, including the 2026 pilot
- [Patent Box Advice Alongside Your R&D Claims](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/services/patent-box/): 10% tax rate on profits from qualifying patents

## Sectors
- [Software and AI R&D Tax Credit Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/sectors/software-and-ai/): SaaS, platforms, data and machine learning
- [Manufacturing and Engineering R&D Tax Credit Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/sectors/manufacturing-and-engineering/): Processes, materials, tooling and automation
- [Life Sciences and MedTech R&D Tax Credit Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/sectors/life-sciences-and-medtech/): Discovery, diagnostics, devices and trials
- [Construction R&D Tax Credit Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/sectors/construction/): Novel structural, ground and building services work
- [Food and Drink R&D Tax Credit Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/sectors/food-and-drink/): Reformulation, shelf life and processing
- [Energy, Cleantech and Agritech R&D Tax Credit Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/sectors/energy-and-cleantech/): Storage, hydrogen, renewables and farming technology

## Locations
- [R&D Tax Credit Specialists in London](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/locations/london/): R&D tax specialists for London companies
- [R&D Tax Credit Specialists in Manchester](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/locations/manchester/): R&D tax specialists for Manchester companies
- [R&D Tax Credit Specialists in Birmingham](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/locations/birmingham/): R&D tax specialists for Birmingham companies
- [R&D Tax Credit Specialists in Leeds](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/locations/leeds/): R&D tax specialists for Leeds companies
- [R&D Tax Credit Specialists in Bristol](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/locations/bristol/): R&D tax specialists for Bristol companies
- [R&D Tax Credit Specialists in Edinburgh](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/locations/edinburgh/): R&D tax specialists for Edinburgh companies
- [R&D Tax Credit Specialists in Glasgow](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/locations/glasgow/): R&D tax specialists for Glasgow companies
- [R&D Tax Credit Specialists in Cambridge](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/locations/cambridge/): R&D tax specialists for Cambridge companies

## Guides
- [What Qualifies for R&D Tax Relief in the UK?](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/guides/what-qualifies-for-rd-tax-relief/): The HMRC test, with examples
- [Merged R&D Scheme vs ERIS: Which Applies to You?](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/guides/merged-scheme-vs-eris/): Rates and rules from April 2024
- [Which Costs Qualify for R&D Tax Relief?](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/guides/qualifying-rd-costs/): What you can and cannot include
- [R&D Claim Deadlines, the AIF and Claim Notification](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/guides/rd-claim-deadlines-aif-and-claim-notification/): The three dates you must not miss
- [How to Choose an R&D Tax Credit Specialist](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/guides/how-to-choose-an-rd-tax-specialist/): Questions, fees and red flags

## About
- [About R&D Tax Credit Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/about/): Who we are and why we built this service
- [How Our R&D Tax Specialist Matching Works](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/how-it-works/): From enquiry to appointing a specialist
- [Our Panel of UK R&D Tax Specialists](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/our-panel/): The firms we introduce and how we check them
- [How R&D Tax Specialists Charge](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/fees/): How R&D tax specialists charge, and our cost
- [Our Editorial Policy](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/editorial-policy/): How we research, check and update our guides
- [R&D Tax Credit Calculator for UK Companies](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/rd-tax-credit-calculator/): Estimate your R&D relief
- [Get Matched With an R&D Tax Specialist](https://rdtaxcreditspecialists.co.uk/contact/): Send an enquiry and get matched