R&D Deadlines - Check Now

If you haven't claimed in the last 3 periods, you must notify HMRC within 6 months of your accounting period end or you will not be able to claim. Check your deadlines below.

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Key R&D Tax Relief Deadlines

Understanding the critical deadlines for your R&D tax relief claims

Notification Deadline

First-time claimants must notify HMRC within 6 months of their accounting period end.

Miss this deadline = No claim possible

CT600 Filing Deadline

Submit your R&D claim within 2 years of the accounting period end.

Must include AIF form

Important Information

Key details you need to know about R&D tax relief deadlines

Who Needs to Notify?
  • • First-time claimants
  • • Companies not claiming in 3+ periods
  • • Applies from 1 April 2023
  • • 6-month notification deadline
Critical Requirements
  • • AIF form mandatory
  • • Submit AIF before CT600
  • • Detailed project descriptions

Don't Miss Your Deadlines

Start documenting your R&D activities today to ensure you never miss a deadline again.

Continuous documentation ensures you never miss deadlines