Zest make claiming research and development tax credits easy and stress-free
We want to make research and development tax credit claims as easy as possible for you. That means we do all the heavy lifting and use our specialist knowledge to maximise your claim. So you know what to expect, we make a few promises.
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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.
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Research and Development tax credits
Use our calculator to estimate your tax credits.
What is the financial position of your company?
What is your estimated spend on R&D per year?
We estimate you could receive up to
£6,175
as a tax credit.
To reward businesses for their investment, the government allows you to enhance your qualifying expenditure.
£25,000 x 130% (enhancement rate) = £32,500
x 19% (Corporation Tax rate) = £6,175
£6,175 / £25,000 = 25%
We estimate you could receive up to
£30,875
as a tax credit.
To reward businesses for their investment, the government allows you to enhance your qualifying expenditure.
£125,000 x 130% (enhancement rate) = £162,500
x 19% (Corporation Tax rate) = £30,875
£30,875 / £125,000 = 25%
We estimate you could receive up to
£61,750
as a tax refund or reduced tax liability.
To reward businesses for their investment, the government allows you to enhance your qualifying expenditure.
£250,000 x 130% (enhancement rate) = £325,000
x 19% (Corporation Tax rate) = £61,750
£61,750 / £250,000 = 25%
We estimate you could receive up to
£247,000
as a tax refund or reduced tax liability.
To reward businesses for their investment, the government allows you to enhance your qualifying expenditure.
£1,000,000 x 130% (enhancement rate) = £1,300,000
x 19% (Corporation Tax rate) = £247,000
£247,000 / £1,000,000 = 25%
What is your estimated spend on R&D per year?
We estimate you could receive up to
£16,675
as a tax credit.
To reward businesses for their investment, the government allows you to enhance your qualifying expenditure.
£50,000 x 130% (enhancement rate) = £65,000
£50,000 + £65,000 (enhancement) = £115,000 (enhanced expenditure)
£115,000 x 14.5% (surrender rate) = £16,675
£16,675 / £50,000 = 33.35%
We estimate you could receive up to
£83,375
as a tax credit.
To reward businesses for their investment, the government allows you to enhance your qualifying expenditure.
£250,000 x 130% (enhancement rate) = £325,000
£250,000 + £325,000 (enhancement) = £575,000 (enhanced expenditure)
£575,000 x 14.5% (surrender rate) = £83,375
£83,375 / £250,000 = 33.35%
We estimate you could receive up to
£166,750
as a tax credit.
To reward businesses for their investment, the government allows you to enhance your qualifying expenditure.
£500,000 x 130% (enhancement rate) = £650,000
£500,000 + £650,000 (enhancement) = £1,150,000 (enhanced expenditure)
£1,150,000 x 14.5% (surrender rate) = £166,750
£166,750 / £500,000 = 33.35%
We estimate you could receive up to
£333,500
as a tax credit.
To reward businesses for their investment, the government allows you to enhance your qualifying expenditure.
£1,000,000 x 130% (enhancement rate) = £1,300,000
£1,000,000 + £1,300,000 (enhancement) = £2,300,000 (enhanced expenditure)
£2,0,300,000 x 14.5% (surrender rate) = £333,500
£333,500 / £1,000,000 = 33.35%
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Zest are specialists in managing Research & Development tax credits and claims. Our purpose is to help companies around the UK reach their potential by maximising their use of R&D tax credits.
Our company
Zest are specialists in managing Research & Development tax credits and claims. Our purpose is to help companies around the UK reach their potential by maximising their use of R&D tax credits.

Want a free consultation with us?
We make R&D tax claims easy.
Want a free consultation with us?
We make R&D tax claims easy.
Frequently asked questions
About R&D
How much of my R&D costs can I claim back?
If you are a company with fewer than 500 staff and a turnover of less than €100million, you will be eligible to claim from the SME R&D Tax Credit Scheme. The amount you can claim will depend on whether your company is making profit or loss.
A profit making company can receive up to 25% of its Research & Development costs back.
A loss making company can receive up to 33% of its Research & Development costs back.
What Costs Can be Claimed
What if I used a sub-contractor or freelancer for R&D?
If you are a company with fewer than 500 staff and a turnover of less than €100million, your company can generally claim for 65% of the payments made to unconnected parties.
The Claims Process
Will the research and development tax credit be made as a payment to me?
If you are profit making and you are yet to finalise your bill for Corporation Tax for this period – you will receive a reduction in your corporation tax bill.
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?
Zest charge with a single, simple and competitive fee which is based on a percentage of your successful R&D tax credit claim.
What records will Zest provide?
We’ll create a document that explains the R&D work you do, and why it qualifies for relief under the tax credit. This document will also breakdown all of the costs which are included in your R&D Tax Credit claim.
Will you work with my accountant?
Yes – once you’ve given us your consent to work with your accountant – we can obtain your accounts and payroll which will help us with your claim.
How long will a claim take?
We aim to get your claim paid to you within 2 months – although if your claim is more complex or there are delays with HMRC then we’ll keep you informed.
Frequently asked questions
About R&D
How much of my R&D costs can I claim back?
If you are a company with fewer than 500 staff and a turnover of less than €100million, you will be eligible to claim from the SME R&D Tax Credit Scheme. The amount you can claim will depend on whether your company is making profit or loss.
A profit making company can receive up to 25% of its Research & Development costs back.
A loss making company can receive up to 33% of its Research & Development costs back.
What Costs Can be Claimed
What if I used a sub-contractor or freelancer for R&D?
If you are a company with fewer than 500 staff and a turnover of less than €100million, your company can generally claim for 65% of the payments made to unconnected parties.
The Claims Process
Will the research and development tax credit be made as a payment to me?
If you are profit making and you are yet to finalise your bill for Corporation Tax for this period – you will receive a reduction in your corporation tax bill.
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?
Zest charge with a single, simple and competitive fee which is based on a percentage of your successful R&D tax credit claim.
What records will Zest provide?
We’ll create a document that explains the R&D work you do, and why it qualifies for relief under the tax credit. This document will also breakdown all of the costs which are included in your R&D Tax Credit claim.
Will you work with my accountant?
Yes – once you’ve given us your consent to work with your accountant – we can obtain your accounts and payroll which will help us with your claim.
How long will a claim take?
We aim to get your claim paid to you within 2 months – although if your claim is more complex or there are delays with HMRC then we’ll keep you informed.
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