Specialist UAE R&D tax credit claims, handled end-to-end.
Pre-approval comes first. Claims cannot be made without it.
Chartered advisors. 1,300+ UK claims since 2017. Now claiming in the UAE.
AED 396M+ (£80M+) R&D Tax Credit claims processed
01 · What it’s worth
01 Qualifying R&D spend
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02 R&D headcount
People working on qualifying R&D. Each band unlocks the tiers above it.
Your estimated credit
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You: one 45-minute call
We identify which projects qualify, map your team to the 2-6-14 thresholds, and confirm each project clears AED 500,000. You know your estimated credit before any work begins.
You: read-only access to your systems
We connect your accounting, payroll and timesheet tools so costs and staff time are captured as the work happens. Contemporaneous evidence carries far more weight than anything reconstructed later.
You: one review, then sign off
Mandatory for every project before the credit can enter your tax return. We appraise each project against the Frascati criteria, write the application, and liaise with the Council. This is the step most businesses miss.
You: nothing, we file
We compile the full R&D report (pre-approval confirmation, expenditure breakdown, audited statements, declaration) and submit to the FTA with your Corporate Tax return.
Under Article 4 of Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026, every project must be pre-approved by the Emirates R&D Council before the credit can be claimed. There is no retrospective mechanism. Work done without pre-approval earns nothing, whatever the spend.
Tax periods starting on or after. Offset against Corporate Tax.
The minimum spend is assessed per project, not per entity.
Mandatory for every claim. No exemption for smaller entities.
All supporting records held under Article 12.
Nine years simplifying R&D tax compliance for UK startups, scaleups and enterprises. We are bringing the same method to the UAE.
R&D claims filed
Chartered Accountants, 15+ years
R&D claims filed
Chartered Accountants, 15+ years
claimed across two tax years for a Series‑A scaleup building machine-learning infrastructure.
Two years of qualifying engineering had gone unclaimed by their previous adviser. We re-scoped every project against the five tests and rebuilt the evidence from source systems. Approved on first review, zero adjustments.
The credit is new, and most of the market is still learning what it means. We write the plain-language guides we wish existed: clause by clause, no jargon.
The operational manual for the credit, clause by clause. Policy Updates · 23 min
The UAE follows OECD Frascati Manual standards. Qualifying activities include systematic investigation, experimental development, applied research, and basic research that advances scientific or technological knowledge. This covers software development, AI/ML research, pharmaceutical research, manufacturing process improvements, clean energy innovation, and more.
We combine AI-powered analysis with human tax expertise for faster, more accurate claims. Unlike traditional firms, we offer: in-depth analysis, transparent success-based pricing, efficient turnaround, and audit-ready documentation included. Plus, we continuously provide real-time tracking and insights of all your R&D projects and numbers.
We provide a free eligibility assessment before you commit. We help identify qualifying activities, and our tax experts provide honest evaluations. If your activities don’t qualify, we’ll tell you upfront with no wasted time or hidden fees.
We offer transparent pricing. Our fee is usually a percentage of the credit recovered, with little or no upfront costs. We also offer a no-win-no-fee option. Contact us for a customised quote based on your estimated credit size.
The R&D tax credit is available for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a startup with a small R&D team or an established corporation with extensive research operations, you can benefit. The credit scales with your qualifying R&D spending
You’ll need financial records showing R&D expenditure (salaries, materials, overheads), project descriptions detailing research activities, and proof of business registration in the UAE. Our experts will guide you through the entire documentation process with clear checklists.
It varies by claim. Your first step is Council pre-approval, which must be in place before the work is claimed, and the credit itself is settled through your corporate tax return for that period. We give you a realistic timeline for your own claim once we have seen the projects.
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Your first consultation is on us. An honest read on whether you qualify and what it is worth, before you commit to anything.
R&D tax credits are all we do. Built in Manchester in 2017, AED 396M+ (£80M+) processed in UK claims. Now claiming for the UAE.
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