A step-by-step guide to claiming the R&D Tax Credit
Ireland’s R&D Tax Credit can provide valuable support for companies investing in scientific or technological development, but preparing a compliant claim involves more than identifying eligible expenditure.
→ How to check whether your company and projects qualify under Revenue’s definition of R&D
→ How to identify qualifying R&D, from checking eligibility to defining the projects and activities that meet Revenue’s requirements.
→ Which costs qualify and how to calculate the credit, including staff, materials, subcontracted R&D and other eligible expenditure.
→ How to build a robust claim file, with the technical, financial and supporting documentation Revenue expects.
→ How to meet the filing requirements, including the 90-day pre-filing notification, Form CT1 and the 12-month claim deadline.
→ What to consider after filing, from payments and offsets to Revenue reviews, record keeping and preparing for future claims.
All insights are drawn directly from Revenue guidance and ABGi Ireland’s 14+ years of supporting Irish businesses with R&D Tax Credit claims.
Whether you’re preparing your first claim or reviewing an established process, this guide will help you:
Download the guide for a clear, step-by-step view of the Irish R&D Tax Credit claim process and the practical checks to make at each stage.