




Current Landscape
HMRC has intensified its scrutiny of R&D tax relief claims. In the 2023/24 tax year, the enquiry rate surged to 17%, with approximately 9,700 of the 61,000 claims undergoing compliance checks. This marks a significant increase from the historical average of around 1%. (Source: HMRC published R&D tax credit statistics for 2023/24.)
Other Advisors
Some firms charge extra fees for defending clients during HMRC enquiries, which can lead to unexpected costs. QLC does not charge extra for enquiry support.
QLC
At QLC, we pride ourselves on our meticulous approach:
Our proactive approach and thorough documentation support claims that can be explained and evidenced to HMRC.

"HMRC opened an enquiry into our R&D claim. With strong support and well-prepared legal arguments around CTA 2009, including subcontracting and subsidy rules, the claim was successfully defended after detailed engagement."
Structural Engineering
"Our small engineering firm faced a tough HMRC enquiry into a two-year R&D claim. The interview was intense, but with expert preparation and deep knowledge of our project, the defence was well handled—and ultimately, the claim was successfully upheld.."
Electromagnetic Engineering
"They are proactive and efficient in performing their service and I have been impressed by their dynamism."
Motorsport 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."
Manufacturing Firm
"HMRC opened an enquiry into our R&D claim. With strong support and well-prepared legal arguments around CTA 2009, including subcontracting and subsidy rules, the claim was successfully defended after detailed engagement."
Structural Engineering
"Our small engineering firm faced a tough HMRC enquiry into a two-year R&D claim. The interview was intense, but with expert preparation and deep knowledge of our project, the defence was well handled—and ultimately, the claim was successfully upheld.."
Electromagnetic Engineering
"They are proactive and efficient in performing their service and I have been impressed by their dynamism."
Motorsport 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."
Manufacturing Firm
Illustration. HMRC decides the outcome of every claim, how much is paid and when.Illustration. HMRC decides the outcome of every claim, how much is paid and when.QLC believes in fair treatment for all SMEs. We extend our expertise to assist businesses facing HMRC enquiries, even if they aren't our clients. Our goal is to uphold the integrity of genuine innovation and ensure that all SMEs receive the support they deserve.

Lead Consultant

Head of Business Development

Chief Operating Officer

Eiran heads our team of project analysts and is responsible for supporting compliance with HMRC’s regulations. Since joining QLC in 2022, he has handled claims for hundreds of clients and provides an efficient and pleasant service. In his role as Lead Consultant, Eiran works to continually adapt and improve our approach, ensuring we always align with the latest guidance and provide robust claims for our clients. Eiran graduated with 1st Class Honours in Anatomical Sciences, and his experience in scientific and academic research helps him analyse and demonstrate to HMRC the qualifying nature of the work our clients do. Eiran is a keen tennis player and art enthusiast who enjoys reading history, cooking, and drawing in his spare time.

With extensive leadership and management skills, Harriet leads our sales team, working with new and existing clients to ensure they get the very best experience and results. She also helps our clients develop new revenue streams.

Katy has a long history of working with startups and brings expert account analysis skills to QLC clients. Her experience includes financial reports for more than 1,000 claims. She oversees all our current submissions.
With QLC, you're partnering with a firm that not only delivers outstanding results but also stands by the broader SME community. Our track record speaks for itself, and our commitment to excellence ensures you're in safe hands.