UK Patent Box takes up 9.2 billion pounds in tax relief as company uptake continues to rise

The latest official statistics released for September 2026 reveal the growing participation in the UK Patent Box scheme, which allows qualifying companies to claim corporation tax relief on profits derived from patents and intellectual property. The data shows the total exchequer cost of the relief programme and tracks the number of businesses that have elected into the scheme since its introduction. These figures provide insight into the uptake and fiscal impact of this key innovation-supporting tax measure among UK businesses.

Source: HMRC (GOV.UK) – Read the original