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R&D in Ireland: A Year of Growth and Opportunity

Ireland’s R&D tax credit landscape continues to evolve — and 2026 is forecast to be a strong year for innovation-led SMEs.

With enhanced incentives for sustainable development, digital transformation, and manufacturing efficiency, the focus is firmly on encouraging real-world innovation.

For Irish businesses, that means more support to invest in people, technology, and smarter processes.

At randd Ireland, we help ensure your R&D claim not only meets Revenue requirements but also unlocks the full benefit your business deserves.

R&D Update: What UK business owners should know

The R&D tax relief in the UK is evolving fast.

With HMRC tightening compliance and a sharper focus on genuine innovation, 2026 will see continued emphasis on quality claims backed by strong documentation and technical evidence.

For innovation SMEs, this is good news. The reforms are creating a fairer, more transparent system that rewards businesses pushing boundaries not just ticking boxes.

At randd, we’re helping clients navigate these changes confidently, ensuring every claim is accurate, compliant, and maximised for value.

Trusted. Transparent. HMRC-ready.

Our UK clients know their R&D claims are in safe hands. We work with HMRC, not around it, ensuring every claim is compliant, detailed, and fully supported by documentation.

That’s why UK SMEs have trusted randd since 2008 to make R&D claiming simper, accurate and stress free.