HMRC has provided information on the number of companies claiming research and development (R&D) tax credits and Patent Box projected for the year 2021-22.
The value of tax relief given to UK’s innovative companies in 2021-22 is projected to increase by 5%. The total value of R&D tax relief is still projected to be nearly £7.6bn and the value of Patent Box relief is projected at £1.36bn.
Why are SMEs claiming R&D tax relief but not Patent Box?
Here at GovGrant, we know our SME clients are innovating every day, resulting in significant rewards under the R&D tax relief scheme. Unfortunately we don’t see those same companies capturing and commercialising that innovation with an IP strategy or through a patent. The barriers could be:
Lack of awareness of the Patent Box scheme
Misunderstanding the mechanics of the scheme
Perceived complexity of legal process to create a patent
High cost upfront with no certainty of success
Belief that patents are about protection not value creation
Lack of awareness amongst accountants and advisors
Value claimed through R&D schemes
Projected for the tax year 2021-22
Value claimed through Patent Box
Projected for the tax year 2021-22
R&D is a good indicator of a company’s potential for a Patent Box claim – it’s a conversation that every R&D tax relief claimant should be having.
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