Comparison

Honest Comparisons

There are several credible routes to a compliant UK R&D tax credit claim. Each of the comparisons below is factual and balanced. We name what each competitor does well before describing where Uplift Tax fits differently. The goal is to help you pick the right fit, not to disparage anyone.

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Comparison
Uplift Tax vs ForrestBrown
A factual, balanced comparison of ForrestBrown and Uplift Tax. Founded year, fee model, typical client profile, and who each is the right fit for.
Premium consultancy with in-house tax counsel
Comparison
Uplift Tax vs Leyton
A factual, balanced comparison of Leyton and Uplift Tax. International footprint, fee model, typical client profile, and who each is the right fit for.
International innovation-incentive group
Comparison
Uplift Tax vs EmpowerRD
A factual, balanced comparison of EmpowerRD and Uplift Tax. Platform-led vs introducer model, fee, and who each is the right fit for.
Platform-led self-service with adviser support
Comparison
Uplift Tax vs Source Advisors
A factual, balanced comparison of Source Advisors and Uplift Tax. Breadth of tax-relief services, fee, and who each is the right fit for.
Multi-relief consultancy covering R&D, CA, LRR, Patent Box
Comparison
Uplift Tax vs RandD UK
A factual, balanced comparison of RandD UK and Uplift Tax. SME focus, fee model, typical client profile, and who each is the right fit for.
SME-focused R&D specialist
Comparison
Uplift Tax vs Your Accountant
Why many generalist UK accountants refer R&D, Capital Allowances and Land Remediation work to specialists: and how a Uplift Tax introduction complements y…
Specialists and generalists: complementary, not competing

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Useful background reading

Process
How Uplift Tax Works
The Uplift Tax process in three steps: a 5-minute eligibility check, a written summary within 5 business days, then a no-win-no-fee introduction to an HMRC-re…
Free assessment to specialist introduction
About
Our Specialist Network
About the HMRC-registered specialist network we introduce clients to. Who the firms are, how they are selected, and how we keep the network quality up.
Who the specialists are, how they are selected
Guide
The Merged Scheme Explained
From April 2024, the UK's separate SME and RDEC R&D relief schemes merged into one. What changed, what the 20% credit rate means in practice, and what com…
What changed from 1 April 2024