Commentary on Sections Overview Chapter 1: Introduction Section 1042: “Relevant research and development”
2704.This section defines “relevant research and development”. It is based on paragraph 4 of Schedule 20 to FA 2000, paragraph 17 of Schedule 12 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 13 to FA 2002.
2705.“Relevant research and development” is a key concept. All of the reliefs given in this Part include a condition that the expenditure is incurred on relevant research and development in relation to the company.