A short guide to the R&D Tax Incentive

Understanding the R&D Tax Incentive

Overview of the R&D Tax Incentive

Get started by learning about the program and the steps you'll need to follow.

How the R&D Tax Incentive has helped other companies

Read how the R&D Tax Incentive has helped companies innovate. These stories are based on recent program participants.

Self-assess your eligibility

Check if you're eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive

Learn more about the three eligibility requirements for companies registering for the R&D Tax Incentive.

Assess if your R&D activities are eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive

Learn how to self-assess the eligibility of your R&D activities for the program.

Claiming overseas R&D activities under the R&D Tax Incentive

Learn what overseas R&D activities are eligible under the R&D Tax Incentive and what you need to do to claim them.

Sector guides for R&D Tax Incentive applicants

Read information and guidance about your sector to help you decide if you're eligible for the program.

Get help from a Research Service Provider (RSP)

You can claim the R&DTI for expenditure on eligible R&D activities a registered RSP conducts for you. Learn more about how to work with RSPs.

Submit an application

Apply to register with the R&D Tax Incentive

If you're ready start your application in the customer portal, read our pre-registration checklist before you submit.

Request an extension or variation on your R&D Tax Incentive registration

Apply for an extension of time for registering your eligible R&D activities, or request a variation to your registration.

Apply for an Advance Finding from the R&D Tax Incentive

Learn how you can start an application for an Advance Finding.

Apply for an Overseas Finding from the R&D Tax Incentive

Learn how you can start an application for an Overseas Finding.

Apply to become a registered Research Service Provider (RSP)

Learn about the benefits of becoming a registered RSP and how you can apply to become one.

Integrity and compliance

How we monitor R&D Tax Incentive applications

Find out how we apply education, monitoring and reviews to ensure companies comply with the legislation.

How we check R&D Tax Incentive compliance

Find out how we check applications before and after registration to ensure your R&D is eligible.

Decisions we make about R&D Tax Incentive eligibility

Find out about decisions that can be made if we examine your application or registration.

External review of R&D Tax Incentive decisions

Learn about judgments from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court of Australia.

R&D Tax Incentive Insider newsletter

The R&D Tax Incentive Insider is a monthly e-newsletter that keeps you up to date with the latest news and information about the program. It’s the main channel used to communicate with R&D applicants, so if you’re not already subscribed – do it today.

Subscribe to the R&D Tax Incentive Insider

R&D Tax Incentive Insider Plus newsletter

Looking for more in-depth information on the R&D Tax Incentive?

The R&D Tax Incentive Insider Plus is an e-newsletter aimed at those with a deeper understanding of the program. Providing updates on program performance, compliance trends and registration insights, it’s an easy way to ensure your knowledge of the program stays relevant.

Subscribe to the R&D Tax Incentive Insider Plus

The R&D Tax Incentive Insights podcasts

The R&D Tax Incentive Insights podcast contains information on a range of topics to help you understand the program.

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