Fuel Your Creative Vision with UK Tax Reliefs
The UK offers some of the most competitive tax incentives in the world for the creative industries. We help you navigate these schemes to fund your vision and maximise your return.
Supporting World-Leading Creativity
The UK government actively supports the creative sector through a suite of tax reliefs designed to encourage production and innovation. These incentives can provide a crucial financial boost, turning creative ambition into commercial reality.
Available Creative Tax Reliefs
Understanding the range of tax incentives available for creative projects.
Film & High-End TV (AVEC)
For British-certified films and TV shows with costs over £1m per hour. Enhanced rates for indie films (39.75%) and VFX (29.25%).
Animation (AVEC)
A significant uplift for animated TV shows and films where over 51% of core costs are animation-related.
Video Games (VGEC)
For culturally British video games intended for public release, covering UK-based development costs.
Theatre Tax Relief
Supports theatrical productions, with a higher rate of 45% for touring shows and 40% for non-touring.
Orchestra Tax Relief
For orchestras with 12+ instrumentalists performing for a live audience or educational purposes.
Museums & Galleries Relief
Aids charities and local authority-owned bodies in creating public exhibitions, with a 45% rate for touring.
Recent Scheme Changes
Important updates to creative tax relief schemes.
New Expenditure Credits (AVEC & VGEC)
From January 2024, the new Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) and Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) systems are in effect. These replace the previous reliefs with a more streamlined, above-the-line credit system. Productions starting after March/April 2025 must use the new schemes.
Permanent Uplifts for Arts
The higher rates of relief for Theatre (40%/45%), Orchestra (45%), and Museums & Galleries (40%/45%) have been made permanent from April 2025. This provides long-term certainty and support for the UK's cultural institutions.
Our Claim Process
A streamlined approach to securing your creative tax relief.
Cultural Test & Certification
We help you prepare and submit your application to the BFI to certify your project as culturally British, a key requirement for most reliefs.
Expenditure Analysis
Our team meticulously analyses your production budget to identify all qualifying UK core expenditure, ensuring no eligible cost is missed.
Claim Submission
We prepare and submit the claim as part of your company's Corporation Tax return, managing all correspondence with HMRC.
Key Benefits
Significant Cash Injection
Many reliefs can be surrendered for a payable cash credit, providing vital funding for your next project.
Fuel Reinvestment
Reduced tax liabilities free up capital to be reinvested into new productions, development, and talent.
Simplified Claims
The new AVEC and VGEC systems aim to simplify the claims process, making it more accessible for creators.
Bring Your Creative Project to Life
Don't let funding be a barrier to your creative vision. Our specialists can assess your project's eligibility and guide you through the claims process.
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