The Irish Government has launched the world’s first Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development compliant tax regime for Intellectual Property (IP) as of 1st January 2016 called the “Knowledge Development Box” (KDB). Many of the leading global corporations in technology and science sectors that are involved in the commercialisation of intellectual property have selected Ireland…
On Thursday March 3rd, 2016, Innovate Ireland hosted the 2016 R&D conference from Croke Park, Dublin. The event consisted over 100 great speakers in a variety of different industries (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, IT / software, agriculture, agri-food, energy, chemicals, etc.) sharing their case studies and opportunities in research and innovation. Throughout the event, @riceire encouraged the audience to…
Not every item, material, practise, research or device can be claimed as R&D. Braithwaite has outlined some types of work not eligible for an R&D Claim. Market Research or sales promotions Quality control or routine testing of materials, device, products or processes Routine data collection Standard or routine engineering or problem-solving Research in the social…
Since the January 2015 publication of the new Research & Development Guidelines made by Revenue Ireland, there has since been many changes made to the April 2015 publication. Below are some samples of the new changes: Example no. 5: Has a simple formatting change to tablucation Example no. 7: Has added the year 2014 in…
The Dublin 2015 Smart Business Show will attract 5,000+ visitors in senior roles from across the business spectrum and 150+ exhibitors. Interested in learning more about Ireland’s R&D Tax Credit and if you’re eligbile? Connect with Victoria Procunier, Senior Business Consultant, to book a meeting at the event by emailing vprocunier@braithwaite.ie or calling 085 216 6966.