Webinar invite: Subcontracted R&D, EPWs and overseas costs under the merged RDEC scheme | 11 Feb 2026 at 12 noon

Our February webinar is nearly upon us, and this month the topic of discussion is “Subcontracted R&D, EPWs & overseas costs under the merged RDEC scheme“

Why? Well, in a recent webinar poll, 70% of accountants and advisers identified subcontractors and EPWs as the cost area raising the most questions when reviewing eligibility. Under the merged regime, these categories require greater judgement and clearer evidence.

Decisions about who is entitled to claim, how overseas restrictions apply and whether costs are being excluded unnecessarily are essential the overall eligibility of a claim.

Advisers are increasingly needing structured reasoning that can be explained and supported if challenged, rather than relying on precedent or caution alone.

To explore these issues in more depth, our upcoming webinar will focus specifically on:

• Determining who can legitimately claim for subcontracted R&D where multiple parties are involved
• Understanding how overseas cost restrictions interact with subcontracted activity and EPWs
• Recognising where over-exclusion “to stay safe” may introduce risk in the opposite direction
• Identifying why SME-era logic no longer translates cleanly into merged RDEC claims

The session will also demonstrate how structured claim-preparation approaches can support consistent, transparent decision-making in these judgement-heavy areas, followed by a live Q&A.

Join our webinar

Join us on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 12 noon, where we’ll discuss the changes, highlight areas where even more care and attention is needed, and share practical tips to help you and your firm stay compliant and confident in 2026.

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