The election window
A company must elect into Patent Box within the applicable tax-return amendment window, normally two years after the end of the accounting period.
Patent Box decision guide
Election timing matters and should be considered alongside the supporting calculation.
A company must elect into Patent Box within the applicable tax-return amendment window, normally two years after the end of the accounting period.
Liaise with accountants to make or confirm the Patent Box election, incorporate the claim into the CT600, and provide supporting documentation for HMRC.