Retail, E-commerce & Consumer
Retail technology - R&D Tax Benchmark
What proportion of total business expenses do Australian retail technology typically claim as R&D under the RDTI?
Typical range
20–55%
Direct (core) R&D as % of expenses
Elevated but plausible
up to 75%
Still defensible with strong evidence
Unusual - review carefully
> 88%
May still be valid; expect AusIndustry scrutiny
Supporting R&D
3–12%
Indirect / supporting activities
What drives R&D intensity in this sector
POS, inventory and supply-chain platform R&D behave like SaaS.
Sector disclaimer
Product-led retail tech sits in line with SaaS. Reseller and implementation revenue must be carved out.
ATO & AusIndustry context
Customer-specific configuration is generally excluded.
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Educational benchmark only - not an eligibility test or tax advice. Final eligibility depends on whether your activities meet the s.355-25 / s.355-30 core and supporting R&D definitions and is determined by AusIndustry on registration.