Industry: Printing & Signage – Paul, Director

Size: Small

Total R&D costs: £121K

Amount successfully claimed: £23K

Overview:

• A leading signage specialist, who had never utilised the R&D incentive, were looking into developing improved signage products.
• Specifically, they wished to develop an improved quality of sign with a lower ecological impact on the environment.

Scientific advancements

• Increased brightness, up to 16 times higher candela value (measuring unit for light intensity)
• Reduced energy consumption.
• Lower maintenance costs.
• Develop signage with a reduced thickness.

Conclusion

• Successfully earned client a tax rebate, with a 2year backdated claim. We have since carried out a further claim on a year-by-year basis. This will ensure projects are claimed for as soon as possible.