Tax Incentives & Reliefs

Research And Development R D Corporation Tax Credit

Tax credit for expenditure on research and development (R&D)

Provided by Dept of Finance

How to apply

Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Dept of Finance, not Tenderwatch.

Apply on neh.gov.ie

About this support

The R&D Tax Credit can help your business pursue research and development projects and contribute to innovation and productivity.

Who is it for?

You may be eligible if: The company carries out qualifying R&D activities in Ireland, the European Economic Area (EEA), or the United Kingdom, and Is within the charge of corporation tax in Ireland. A company may qualify for the R&D Corporation Tax Credit if its R&D activities meet the following criteria: Involve systematic, investigative, or experimental activities Are in the field of science or technology Involve one or more of the following categories of R&D: basic research, applied research, or experimental development Seek to achieve a scientific or technological advancement Involve the resolution of scientific or technological uncertainty https://www.revenue.ie/en/companies-and-charities/reliefs-and-exemptions/research-and-development-rd-tax-credit/index.aspx

At a glance

Provider
Dept of Finance
Type
Tax Incentives & Reliefs
Categories
Tax Incentives & Reliefs
Industries
Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
Business size
Less than 10 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees

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Auto-imported from neh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 7 May 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.