Blog on Forschungszulage: News & Insights on Government Funding for Companies
Welcome to our blog. Here you will find regular updates on the Growth Opportunities Act, practical tips for documenting research-related activities, and expert insights on how to get the most out of the Forschungszulage for your company.
Has the Forschungszulage Public Funding Become More Technical — or Has the State of the Art Simply Shifted?
Forschungszulage and the state of the art: the criteria have stayed the same, but the technical benchmark keeps shifting. What it takes to convince today.
How does Forschungszulage work for the food industry?
Forschungszulage for the food industry: up to 35% on personnel costs and contract research. Technology-neutral, no competitive process, often retroactive.
How do I do the documentation for the Forschungszulage correctly and audit-proof?
Forschungszulage documentation: timesheets, payroll evidence, contract research & GoBD-compliant filing – how to document audit-proof for the tax office.
Can I get the Forschungszulage retroactively? Here's how
You can apply for the Forschungszulage retroactively—up to 4 years. Learn how the process works, the best strategy, and what to watch out for.
8 Benefits of the Forschungszulage
The Forschungszulage offers 8 key benefits: statutory entitlement, retroactive claims, open to all sectors, usable without profit, digital process and broad cost coverage.
Is My Project Eligible for Forschungszulage? (Guide)
Check in 4 steps if your project qualifies for the Forschungszulage: R&D classification, novelty, technical risk and systematic approach. Quick self-test.
Forschungszulage & Corporate Tax Return: Key Facts
How to handle the Forschungszulage in your corporate tax return: offset vs. payout, BSFZ certificate, Appendix WA/12 and accounting explained.
Forschungszulage: Fixed Asset Funding Since 2024
Since the Wachstumschancengesetz, depreciable fixed assets qualify for the Forschungszulage. Requirements, cutoff dates and how to apply.
BMF Letter on Forschungszulage: What Applies 2026?
The BMF letter (07/02/2023) is the official Forschungszulage guidance. What it covers, key changes since then and what rules apply today.