01 — Readiness

R&D Readiness Audit

Project-by-project Frascati assessment of the client's R&D programme, establishing what qualifies and projecting credit value. The initial eligibility assessment is at no cost.

  • Frascati assessment across all five criteria, per project
  • Cost base review and band analysis (15%, 35%, 50%)
  • Written eligibility report with credit range and risk areas
02 — Documentation

Setup + Documentation Package

The documentation infrastructure required for an audit-ready claim, implemented from the start of the claim year, not assembled after the fact.

  • Project registers and qualifying activity frameworks
  • Staff timesheet and cost tracking protocols
  • Contemporaneous record-keeping templates
03 — Pre-Approval

UAE R&D Council Submission

Pre-approval is a legal prerequisite for any credit claim. OAM Advisory prepares, submits, and manages all project-level applications. Spend incurred before approval may not qualify depending on how the framework is applied.

  • Technical project narrative per qualifying project
  • All R&D Council correspondence managed by OAM Advisory
  • Monitoring through to confirmed approvals
04 — Annual Claim

Technical Write-Up, Financial Modelling & FTA Submission

The complete annual R&D Tax Credit claim prepared and submitted by OAM Advisory. Every claim is reviewed before submission. Audit defence is included as standard.

  • Full technical narrative per project
  • Financial cost model: staff, consumables, subcontractors
  • FTA submission and audit defence included

Every engagement starts with a free eligibility assessment.

We confirm what qualifies and what the process involves before any commitment is made.

Information on this website is for general awareness only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Eligibility depends on the specific facts of each case.