Grant snapshot · R&D Tax Incentive Australia

R&D Tax Incentive

A jointly administered Australian Government tax incentive offsetting part of the cost of eligible research and development undertaken by qualifying companies under self-assessment rules.

Australia-wideLegislated research and development tax offset

What this program supports

  • Eligible core experimental activities and directly related supporting R&D activities that meet the legislated tests.

Who can apply

Australian incorporated companies conducting eligible experimental R&D activities

Eligibility requirements

  • Be an eligible R&D entity, generally an incorporated company rather than an individual, trust or partnership.
  • Conduct at least one eligible core R&D activity and keep contemporaneous evidence.
  • Generally incur more than $20,000 in eligible R&D expenditure unless using a registered research service provider.

Published exclusions

  • Excluded core activities qualify only as supporting activities when additional legal tests are met.
  • Registration is not confirmation that every claimed activity or expense is eligible.

This summary does not determine eligibility. Program rules can change between rounds.

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