Capture Everything Eligible
Many businesses under-claim because they fail to identify all eligible R&D activities. R&D is not limited to formal research projects — it includes any systematic experimental work aimed at generating new knowledge, even within commercial development programs.
Accurate Time Tracking
Accurate time tracking is the foundation of a strong RDTI claim. Use your existing tools — Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar — to record time spent on R&D activities. ExaRDTI can automatically import this data and calculate apportionment.
Document As You Go
The strongest RDTI claims are supported by contemporaneous records — documentation created at the time the R&D was conducted, not retrospectively. ExaRDTI helps by continuously importing data from your connected systems, building your evidence base throughout the year.
Include All Expenditure Categories
Eligible expenditure extends beyond staff salaries. Consider contractor costs, materials consumed in experiments, cloud infrastructure used for R&D, depreciation on R&D equipment, and relevant overhead. ExaRDTI’s spend analysis module helps identify and substantiate all eligible costs.
Engage Early
Do not wait until the end of the financial year to think about your RDTI claim. Engaging with ExaRDTI early allows the platform to capture data throughout the year, resulting in more accurate documentation and a stronger claim.