Launching 2026

The UAE R&D Tax Credit is coming.
Get claim-ready.

R&D costs incurred from January 2026 qualify for a refundable credit. Early preparation is key to ensuring eligibility and robust documentation.

  • Frascati-aligned eligibility and project scoping
  • Technical reports authored by R&D specialists
  • Cost eligibility, allocation methodology, and computation
  • Audit-ready documentation for review and queries
New Incentive
30–50% Refundable Tax Credit
Qualifying PeriodFrom Jan 1, 2026
Benefit TypeCash or Tax Offset
RequirementsTechnical Reports + Costs
Check Your Eligibility
Free 30-min confidential assessment

  

End-to-End Support

Our experts take ownership of the entire UAE R&D Tax Credit process, from early eligibility to audit support, so your team stays focused on innovation and compliance.

Step 01

Project Eligibility Assessment

Our R&D tax specialists work directly with your technical and finance teams to identify qualifying projects and define boundaries under the new framework.

Step 02

Cost Allocation & Computation

You provide payroll records and ledgers, we handle the rest. We classify eligible expenditure and apply the appropriate allocation methodology.

Step 03

Technical Narrative

We translate your R&D activities into clear, structured narratives aligned with OECD/Frascati principles, ready for authority review.

Step 04

Claim Preparation & Submission

We consolidate technical and financial inputs into a consistent, audit-ready claim file to ensure accuracy before submission.

Step 05

Audit & Query Support

If questions arise, we draft the responses. We explain methodologies and address technical queries until resolution.

About Us

R&D Tax specialists trusted across leading innovation markets.

We are R&D Tax Credit specialists with 10+ years of experience supporting R&D claims across multiple mature jurisdictions.

We combine technical engineering understanding with rigorous financial documentation to deliver audit-ready claims—from eligibility scoping through to submission.

Built in established markets. Now bringing the same standards to the UAE.

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Our Specialist Guarantee

  • No eligible project. No benefit. No invoice. If we confirm your activities do not qualify, you won't be invoiced.
  • Full support in case of queries or audit Our specialists support you end-to-end: responses, clarification, and technical justification.
  • Fee reimbursement if rejected If the claim is rejected at any stage, we reimburse our fees in line with our engagement terms.
Market Landscape

Three Approaches to Your Claim

As the UAE introduces this incentive, companies must choose how to manage the technical and financial risk.

reeve R&D

The Model:

Dedicated exclusively to R&D tax incentives. Engineers and tax lawyers work together to handle the entire process.

Your Experience:

We take full ownership. We interview your technical teams, write the technical narratives, and calculate the costs.

Best for: Maximizing claim value while minimizing internal workload and audit risk.

Generalist Tax Firms

The Model:

Large accounting firms offering R&D tax as one of many services.

The Risk:

R&D is often a secondary focus. Quality varies heavily depending on the specific team assigned.

Result:

A standard tax filing approach that may lack the engineering detail required for a robust defense.

Software Platforms

The Model:

Automated tools that provide templates for you to fill out yourself.

The Risk:

Low cost, but high internal burden. Your team is responsible for the technical justifications.

Result:

High risk of error. Si l'autorité fiscale audite la demande, le support est souvent limité.

Consultation

Speak with an R&D Tax Expert

Assess your eligibility and prepare your claim now.

This initial conversation is designed to understand your innovation priorities and clarify how our specialists would support you from preparation through submission.

What happens during the call

  • Understand your R&D priorities We discuss your projects, roadmap, and funding goals.
  • Check potential eligibility Initial view on which activities may qualify from Jan 2026.
  • Discover the right support approach We explain our technical justification and audit-ready process.
For Tax Agents & Advisory Firms

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Protect your mandate.

The 2026 R&D regime is a technical minefield. Don't risk referring your clients to generalist competitors who might cross-sell audit services.

Partner with reeve | R&D to deliver specialist-grade R&D claims while keeping your client relationships secure.

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The Non-Compete Promise

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    Zero Conflict of InterestWe are 100% specialized. We never perform general tax, VAT, or audit services.
  • ⚙️
    Technical Heavy LiftingWe provide the engineering narratives and defense strategies your team can't write.
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    Seamless IntegrationWe work as a technical extension of your practice, not as a competitor.