The research tax allowance ('steuerliche Forschungszulage') is an excellent opportunity for German companies to support their research and development activities. But what if your application is rejected? In many cases, an appeal is worthwhile – and EurA is here to support you with years of expertise and a systematic approach as your competent partner!
Why is a research allowance application rejected?
The reasons for the rejection of your research tax allowance application are often complex and vary from case to case. Commonly, it is due to
Missing or insufficient information in the application,
Misunderstandings regarding the requirements from the project sponsor, or
Challenges in formulation – due to the limited character count and the lack of a direct contact person at the project sponsor. The difficulty lies particularly in presenting complex issues clearly and concisely in just a few words.
Even innovative projects can fail due to faulty application documents. This is where EurA comes in, identifying errors and creating a solid foundation for your appeal to the 'research allowance certification office' ('Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage', BSFZ).
How does EurA support your appeal?
If you receive a negative decision, you can submit a formal appeal to the BSFZ within one month. We offer a proven approach that guides you through the appeals process in a structured manner:
Review of the rejection notice: Our research allowance experts analyse the reasons for rejection and assess whether they are justified. All relevant documents are carefully examined to uncover misunderstandings or errors.
Assessment of success prospects and strategy development: Based on our extensive experience, we provide a well-founded evaluation of whether your appeal has a realistic chance of success. This analysis is tailored and transparent, giving you a clear understanding of potential opportunities and risks. From this, we develop a strong argumentation strategy that highlights the strengths of your project and identifies possible misjudgements by the project sponsor. In doing so, we take into account that the project sponsor is also bound by the provisions of § 2 FZulG (Forschungszulagengesetz) and the official guidelines of the Federal Ministry of Finance.
Tailored offer and submission of the appeal: If there is a realistic chance of success, we provide a customised offer for further support – from drafting the appeal to guiding you through the entire process. The full appeal is then submitted on time to the relevant authority, with EurA handling all formalities and professionally representing your case. Our goal is to present your appeal clearly and convincingly.
Why choose EurA?
EurA has specialised in advising and supporting companies in research allowance applications for many years. Our expertise and structured approach make all the difference: instead of navigating the bureaucratic maze alone, you have a trusted partner who takes the workload off your shoulders and provides clarity and confidence:
In-depth expertise: We have a deep understanding of BSFZ and tax office requirements.
Personalised support:From initial analysis to submission, we guide you every step of the way.
Proven success: Hundreds of successfully supported applications speak for themselves.
Conclusion: Innovation deserves a second chance
A rejection is frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be the end. With our support, you increase your chances of obtaining certification from the BSFZ after all. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of our free evaluation service.
Give your project the chance it deserves!
Text: Marvin Natz
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The tax research allowance offers you the opportunity to claim funding, regardless of size and industry, as well as retroactively (project starts in 2020). As an engineer, I have already successfully supported numerous applications and am happy to make this experience available. You can use this opportunity to advance the development and research of innovations and reduce your economic investment. We support you in benefiting from this opportunity – from the project idea to the application and access to funding. We adapt our services to your needs. We would be happy to enter into a dialogue with you.
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