Part 13Additional relief for expenditure on research and development

Chapter 5Relief for large companies

Qualifying expenditure

1079Qualifying expenditure on contributions to independent R&D

1

A company’s “qualifying expenditure on contributions to independent research and development” means expenditure incurred by it in relation to which each of conditions A to E is met.

2

Condition A is that the expenditure is incurred in making payments to—

a

a qualifying body,

b

an individual, or

c

a firm, each member of which is an individual,

for the purpose of funding research and development carried on by the body, individual or firm concerned (“the funded R&D”).

3

Condition B is that the funded R&D is relevant research and development in relation to the company.

4

Condition C is that the funded R&D is not contracted out to the qualifying body, individual or firm concerned by another person.

5

Condition D is that, if the payment is made to an individual, the company is not connected with the individual when the payment is made.

6

Condition E is that, if the payment is made to a firm (other than a qualifying body), the company is not connected with any member of the firm when the payment is made.