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R&D Tax Consultancy Fees, Prices & Costs in the UK :

UK R&D Tax Consultancy Industry Fees

This page outlines the typical pricing structures, core services, and the key differences between average and best-in-class R&D tax advisors.

R&D Tax Consultancy Fees, Prices & Costs in the UK
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How Our R&D Tax Consultancy Pricing Insights Were Compiled

R&D tax specialist consultancies, sometimes referred to as boutique R&D tax firms, focus exclusively on Research and Development tax relief and related innovation incentives.

Unlike general accountancy firms or automated software platforms, these providers offer a hands-on, end-to-end service, combining technical and financial expertise to prepare compliant, well-evidenced R&D claims.

The pricing insights presented on this page are based on client feedback, proposal comparisons, market intelligence, and anonymised fee data gathered from across the UK R&D tax consultancy sector.

Industry Fees and Pricing Structures

Fee Model Description Typical Range
Percentage of Benefit Success-based fee calculated as a percentage of the R&D tax benefit. 15–30% of the R&D benefit
Tiered Percentage The percentage reduces as the claim value increases. e.g. 20% on first £100k, 15% on next £150k, 10% thereafter
Fixed Fee Set price agreed upfront based on complexity and project count. £5,000 – £15,000+
Time-Based Hourly/day rates for consultant time. £250 – £400 per hour
Hybrid A combination of fixed and success-based fees. Varies by provider

Range of Services Offered by R&D Tax Consultancies

R&D tax consultancies usually provide a full claim management service that covers both the technical and financial aspects of the process.

Eligibility Review

  • Assess company activities against HMRC’s R&D criteria.
  • Identify qualifying projects and expenditure categories.

Technical Analysis

  • Interview engineers, scientists or developers to capture R&D activity.
  • Draft concise technical summaries describing advances and uncertainties.

Costing and Financial Review

  • Analyse payroll, subcontractor and consumable costs.
  • Prepare compliant cost schedules for HMRC’s Additional Information Form.

Claim Compilation and Submission

  • Combine technical and cost evidence into a single claim pack.
  • Liaise with accountants for CT600 submission and ensure document consistency.

HMRC Support

  • Handle correspondence during any compliance check.
  • Provide evidence and defend the claim through to resolution.
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Average vs Best-in-Class R&D Tax Advisors

Aspect Average R&D Advisor Best-in-Class R&D Advisor
Team Expertise Generalist accountants with limited technical understanding. Employs technical analysts and writers with domain expertise (engineers, scientists, software specialists).
Technical Engagement Brief, template-based discussions. Detailed interviews or site visits to evidence R&D activity.
Compliance Assurance Minimal review of current HMRC guidance. Rigorous internal compliance review aligned with HMRC manuals and case law.
HMRC Enquiry Support Charged separately or limited. Full defence included at no extra cost if HMRC reviews the claim.
Fee Transparency Success-based pricing often unclear. Publishes clear pricing and scope with defined deliverables.
Refund Policy Fees retained regardless of outcome. Refunds fees if HMRC rejects the claim, reflecting confidence in quality.

Best-in-class R&D tax advisors combine technical domain expertise with specialist tax knowledge, ensuring claims are accurate, defensible, and fully compliant. They invest more time in discovery, documentation, and review, and stand behind their work through enquiry defence and fee-refund guarantees.

How to Find Out R&D Tax Consultancy Prices and Service Levels

Understanding what different R&D tax consultancies charge and what level of service they provide can be surprisingly difficult.

Many firms hide their fees behind “discovery calls” or sales pitches, often claiming that “every R&D claim is different” and therefore pricing must be tailored.

While it’s true that claim complexity varies, this lack of transparency makes it challenging for businesses to compare value and scope.

Myriad's Prices

Myriad is the only R&D tax boutique that publishes its prices and services.  We believe in being upfront and transparent about our fees.

Myriad's R&D Tax Pricing

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