We manage, draft, submit (& defend) your R&D tax credit claim. End-to-end.

Accelerated by proprietary technology, our in-house consultants have unlocked millions in R&D tax relief for UK companies.

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QLC Claim Process
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A TECHNOLOGY-POWERED CLAIMS PROCESS

The most efficient way to maximise your R&D payout.

100% end-to-end service.

We manage the entire process, working with your financial and technical teams.

Easy, simple technology.

Instantly populate R&D costs from Xero, Sage or Quickbooks, and track progress.

Flexible, bespoke approach.

We take care to understand the nuances of your claim, with 100% compliance.

TAILORED TO SME’S

Better than traditional firms. More flexible than platforms. 5x faster than all of them.

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HOW IT WORKS

A zero-complexity claims process.

Connect your accounts.

Integrate Xero, Sage or Quickbooks and answer a few simple questions about your business.

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Sync with our team

Sync with our team.

We manage, draft, and finalise your claim in close collaboration with you and your team.

Wait for your payout.

After you’ve approved it, we’ll submit your claim to HMRC ourselves. Our clients receive their payouts 12 days faster than industry standard.

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HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS

Get your payout 12 days faster.

Our clients see money in the bank in 16 days.

The average for standard accounting softwares is 28 days.

Our clients see money in the bank in 16 days. The average for standard accounting softwares is 28 days.

"They are proactive and efficient in performing their service and I have been impressed by their dynamism."

Will Tompkins (Director)

Vintage and Classic Cars

"I’m really impressed with the efficiency of your work, and the results you got for our company. A very friendly, committed and obviously hardworking team. You made the whole process very easy."

Chris Wright (Director)

Motorsport Engineering

"Throughout the process, their advice was accurate and simple to understand. We are very grateful for their expertise and user-friendly service."

John Turner (Director)

Architecture

"QLC provided us with expert advice on the best way to respond to an HMRC enquiry that was challenging our claim on a number of fronts, QLC successfully argued against these points and reversed HMRC’s position. This has given us renewed confidence that we can continue claiming in the future."

Jo Reed (Bookkeeper)

Structural Engineering

"Your company did exactly what you said it would do. It took far less time than the other company that we had used in the past. We are extremely pleased with the outcome."

Adrian Smith (Company Sec)

Manufacturing Firm

"I would like to personally thank you and your team for the advice and service you have given to me in the preparation and submission of this grant."

Steven Briggs (Director)

Precision Engineering

"QLC successfully claimed credits for the past 2 financial years, this year was even better. They managed the application and claimed the R&D credit prior to our annual tax bill, making the whole process quicker, easier and more efficient than last year."

Andrew Forbes (Director)

Architecture

"A massive thanks to all your team, obviously with the current situation, this money couldn’t have come at a better time."

Ian Cooke (Director)

Engineering

"From our experience we have always found QLC to be efficient and thorough in their tax appraisals, carefully guiding us through the often complex process. They have a very approachable team, all of which have been able to offer excellent advice when needed."

Ben Reed (Director)

Architecture

"They are proactive and efficient in performing their service and I have been impressed by their dynamism."

Will Tompkins (Director)

Vintage and Classic Cars

"I’m really impressed with the efficiency of your work, and the results you got for our company. A very friendly, committed and obviously hardworking team. You made the whole process very easy."

Chris Wright (Director)

Motorsport Engineering

"Throughout the process, their advice was accurate and simple to understand. We are very grateful for their expertise and user-friendly service."

John Turner (Director)

Architecture

"QLC provided us with expert advice on the best way to respond to an HMRC enquiry that was challenging our claim on a number of fronts, QLC successfully argued against these points and reversed HMRC’s position. This has given us renewed confidence that we can continue claiming in the future."

Jo Reed (Bookkeeper)

Structural Engineering

"Your company did exactly what you said it would do. It took far less time than the other company that we had used in the past. We are extremely pleased with the outcome."

Adrian Smith (Company Sec)

Manufacturing Firm

"I would like to personally thank you and your team for the advice and service you have given to me in the preparation and submission of this grant."

Steven Briggs (Director)

Precision Engineering

"QLC successfully claimed credits for the past 2 financial years, this year was even better. They managed the application and claimed the R&D credit prior to our annual tax bill, making the whole process quicker, easier and more efficient than last year."

Andrew Forbes (Director)

Architecture

"A massive thanks to all your team, obviously with the current situation, this money couldn’t have come at a better time."

Ian Cooke (Director)

Engineering

"From our experience we have always found QLC to be efficient and thorough in their tax appraisals, carefully guiding us through the often complex process. They have a very approachable team, all of which have been able to offer excellent advice when needed."

Ben Reed (Director)

Architecture

MAKING YOUR CLAIM

The average claim size for SME’s is £57,330.

And you can make an R&D claim regardless of your sector.

Architecture

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£48,263

Construction

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£53,715

Precision Engineering or Metal Fabrication

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£77,985

Motorsport Engineering

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£48,263

Manufacturing

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£48,263

Architecture

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£48,263

Construction

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£53,715

Precision Engineering or Metal Fabrication

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£77,985

Motorsport Engineering

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£48,263

Manufacturing

AVERAGE CLAIM VALUE

£48,263

common questions

Here’s what you can claim as R&D.

Payroll

The cost of employee’s time spent on R&D, including gross pay, NIC and pension costs.

Consumables

Utilities, raw materials and components used up or transformed during your R&D.

External Workers

The cost of third-party agency workers used for R&D efforts - capped at 65% of total costs.

Subcontractors

The cost of subcontractors used for R&D efforts - capped at 65% of total costs.

Software

Technical software costs such as CAD software and soon, web hosting costs

accountants

Built with accountants in mind.

Retain clients by connecting them to the fastest, end-to-end R&D tax credit claims service in the UK. (And get a referral fee.)