EmpowerRD
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
EmpowerRD provides end-to-end R&D tax credit claim services with expert oversight and a collaborative platform to simplify and optimise claims.
Target Customer
UK-based companies undertaking R&D projects (primarily SMEs and scale-ups) seeking to claim R&D tax credits; over 1,200 UK innovators/clients.
Key Differentiator
Combines a next-gen collaboration platform with a team of tax specialists (including ex-HMRC staff and ATT-qualified experts) and engineers, plus direct HMRC liaison when needed; integrates with Xero and provides dedicated claims management.
Implementation Timeline
Value and payouts can be seen quickly, with HMRC award decisions as soon as 6 weeks after submission and payouts potentially in as little as 6 weeks from submission.
Pain Points
- 1Complex, changing HMRC regulations and schemes requiring expert interpretation.
- 2Risk of HMRC enquiries and the need to provide robust supporting narratives.
- 3Coordination challenges between finance and technical teams during claim preparation.
Key Features
- 1Collaborative R&D claims platform with real-time data input and live notifications.
- 2Dedicated claims manager and a claim quality team for narrative drafting and review.
- 3Ex-HMRC and ATT-qualified tax specialists supporting claims and HMRC enquiries.
- 4Secure data governance with user permissions and data privacy controls.
- 5Direct integration with Xero and CSV/spreadsheet upload capability.
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Head of Tax
- 2R&D Financial Consultant
- 3Client Success Manager
- 4Tax Specialist
Client Results
- 1Over 1,200 UK companies claim more than £250m in R&D tax relief (per R&D eligibility/content page).
- 2Enquiry rate described as less than 5% (from homepage content).
- 31200+ clients served; £200m+ claimed (from homepage description).
- 4Payouts can be received in as little as 6 weeks from submission; HMRC award decisions in as soon as 6 weeks (as stated in the content).
Competitive Advantages
- 1Low HMRC enquiry rate with dedicated enquiry support.
- 2Transparent, performance-based pricing (5% for larger claims; £4,000 flat fee for smaller claims).
- 3Fast turnaround for awards/payouts (as quick as 6 weeks).
- 4Hybrid model combining expert tax specialists with a collaborative platform for efficiency.
- 5Direct integration with accounting tools (Xero) for seamless data transfer.
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Online Retail Optimised – Bloom & Wild
The online platform made it much easier to co-ordinate between the finance and technical teams.
Marketing technology
EmpowerRD is doing R&D claims the way everyone should be doing it. They absolutely exceeded our expectations and are now one of our long term partners.
Wastewater Engineering
Handled a complex claim with ease; EmpowerRD came up on top for a claim tied to a grant.
Pensions Technology
Expert support drives claim success; the client success manager and platform support were highlighted as key assets.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
R&D Tax Credit specialists offering an end-to-end service with a collaborative platform, expert oversight, and dedicated support to optimise and claim UK R&D tax relief.
Target Market
UK-based companies undertaking R&D, including SMEs and scale-ups seeking R&D tax credits; over 1,200 clients served.
Unique Value Proposition
A combination of a powerful collaboration platform, seasoned tax and HMRC-experienced professionals, and dedicated account management—plus Xero integration and strong cost visibility—designed to maximise and streamline R&D claims while reducing risk.
Technical Requirements
Platform integrates with Xero; supports CSV/spreadsheet uploads; role-based access and data privacy controls; narrative drafting aligned with HMRC guidelines.
Pricing Model
5% fee or less for larger claims (exceeding £80,000); flat £4,000 fee for smaller claims; platform emphasizes transparent, competitive pricing.
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