Emirates R&D Council

UAE R&D Tax Credit: Council Pre-Approval

Every project must receive formal approval from the Council before R&D expenditure can be claimed under UAE Corporate Tax.

The Pre-Approval Stages

Our systematic methodology for securing formal project sign-off.

1

Eligibility Confirmed

We rigorously assess activities against the five Frascati criteria: Novelty, Creativity, Uncertainty, Systematic approach, and Transferability.

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2

Application Preparation

Technical narratives and project dossiers are constructed, explicitly defining scientific boundaries and R&D objectives.

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3

Council Submission

We manage direct correspondence with the Council, including technical clarification requests and clarification meetings.

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4

Approval Received

Formal approval is secured, making the project eligible to proceed within the UAE R&D Tax Credit claim process.

Completed

What reeve|R&D Handles

Technical Assessment

Validation of eligibility using international Frascati standards before submission.

Application Preparation

Structuring the technical application to meet specific Council requirements.

Audit-Ready Records

Retention of approval evidence and supporting records for the required compliance period.

Council Liaison

Managing the communication cycle from submission through to formal decision.

Key Information Required

Definition of the scientific problem addressed

Core technical objectives and outcomes

Structured methodology and approach

Qualifications of the R&D staff involved

Project timeline and budget breakdown

Evidence of activities conducted in the UAE

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Contact a reeve|R&D specialist to assess your project eligibility.

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Technical Evidence.
Financial Certainty.