Inside RDvault, Our Story and Our Approach

Presented by Shoayb Patel, Founder — RDvault

RDvault is a specialist R&D tax credit consultancy operating in the UAE, founded in 2017 in the United Kingdom. Since then, the firm has helped businesses claim hundreds of millions of pounds in R&D tax credits, working with startups, scaleups, unicorns, and subsidiaries of listed businesses. In this video, founder Shoayb Patel introduces the company and explains the approach it brings to UAE R&D tax credit claims. The UAE introduced its first national R&D tax incentive scheme, effective 1 January 2026, under Cabinet Decision 215 of 2025. RDvault has been building its UAE practice since before the legislation was confirmed, working in alignment with Federal Tax Authority guidance and the Frascati Manual framework that underpins the qualifying criteria. Shoayb explains how RDvault approaches each claim: identifying qualifying activities across technical disciplines, preparing the technical and financial documentation required for pre-approval, and guiding businesses through the FTA compliance process. The firm offers an initial free consultation to assess eligibility under the confirmed framework. If you are considering whether your UAE business qualifies, this video gives you a clear picture of who RDvault is, what the process looks like, and what to expect.