Claim your reward with Research and Development Tax Credits
The R&D Tax Credit scheme gives cash rewards to innovative companies to help them to continue innovating.
Zests’ specialist tax advisors help companies around the UK to quickly, and easily access these funds, and transform their business.
Why work with Zest R&D?
If you want to get the best results from R&D tax credits, without spending hours filling out forms and writing down details about your projects, you're in the right place. Our claims process is designed so R&D Tax Credits are made easy and stress-free for you.
R&D tax relief is the only thing we do - we know everything there is to know about it. So if you choose to work with Zest you can sit back and relax, as you enjoy the rewards of R&D tax advice from our experienced, and highly trained advisors. Our clients agree - they consistently rate us with 5 star feedback through Google reviews.
If you're still not sure - check out our client promises below.
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We don’t make you sign any long term contracts.
100% success rate
We’ll defend any claim challenged by HMRC.

About Zest
Our purpose is to help companies around the UK do good things, and reach their potential, by maximising their use of R&D tax credits.
We work with Ecologi to ensure our business operations are carbon negative, and we offer reduced fees to companies working on green R&D projects.

Frequently asked questions
Find the answers to some of the most common questions our clients ask us. Or use the links below to find out more.
About R&D Tax Credits
What work qualifies as R&D?
For more information and examples – view this page.
How much will I get back?
The average claim for a small or medium-sized enterprise is over £50,000 for each accounting period they claim.
How are my R&D Tax Credits calculated?
A profit making company can receive up to 25% of its Research & Development costs back. For a loss making company it can be up to 33%.
To find out more – check out this article.
What if I used a sub-contractor or freelancer for R&D?
Find out more here.
The Claims Process
How long will a claim take?
To find out more about the claims process – try this page.
How much time will I need to spend on a claim?
For more information on the claims process – try this link.
Will the research and development tax credit be made as a payment to me?
If you are loss making or you have already paid your Corporation Tax bill – you will receive a payable credit from HMRC.
How do Zest charge?
What records will Zest provide?
Will you work with my accountant?
Our blogs
Find out the latest news and views, in the world of R&D Tax Credits with our blog articles, or jump straight to our blog page.
R&D tax relief changes – everything you need to know for 2023
Find out how how companies can meet the deadlines for R&D tax credit claims and all the key R&D tax relief changes coming into place in 2023.
Is R&D tax deductible?
Costs involved in R&D are tax deductible and there are two ways in which R&D costs can...
HMRC R&D Tax Credit Statistics – Who Is Claiming The Most?
On September 29th HMRC released the latest R&D tax credit statistics for 2022. These stats...
Autumn Statement 2022: What it means for R&D in Your Business
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a series of changes to the UK research and development...
R&D Tax Relief – 4 Upcoming Changes to the Scheme
HMRC has recently set out its upcoming reforms to the R&D Tax Relief schemes that will form...
Can I claim R&D tax credits if I’m a loss making company?
If your company has been making a loss, it’s still worthwhile making a claim for R&D tax credits. This is sometimes misunderstood with people thinking that a company needs to be profitable to benefit. In fact, applying for R&D tax credits as a loss making company might be the most beneficial way to get the most from the scheme.
Find out how much you could claim
Speak to one of our specialist tax advisors to find out in 15 minutes whether you could claim.
At Zest, we make claiming easy and stress-free. We work for you, doing all the heavy-lifting, so you can focus on growing your business.
So don’t wait any longer. Use the number, email, or contact form provided to turbo-charge your businesses journey.