Public grants and the R&D Law: how to combine them without losing the benefit

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Many companies doing R&D already receive public support: a grant from Corfo, ANID or another fund. A common question is whether they can also use the R&D Law. The answer is yes, but there are clear rules to avoid getting the benefit twice on the same spending.

The general rule: they’re complementary

According to Corfo’s FAQ, the tax incentive is complementary to existing public funding. You can certify a project in which part of the activities are funded by a grant.

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Public grants and the R&D Law: how to combine them without losing the benefit

The general rule: they’re complementary