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Forschungszulage (R&D tax allowance)

Tax benefit from a national government, public money, in Germany, nationwide.

Up to

€12 million

25% of eligible R&D costs, 35% for small and medium-sized companies, on up to €12 million of costs a year

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Type
Tax benefit
Who runs it
National government
Public money
Where
Nationwide
Germany
Status
Open all year
Who it is for
Any eligible startup
Stages
Not stated
Sectors
Research and development
Checked on
4 November 2026

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