Claiming tax relief in the creative sector

We are specialists in obtaining tax relief for the creative sector. We will assess whether your productions, video games, or films meet the various tests set out in tax legislation. If they do, we will identify and quantify the relevant tax expenditure to maximise the tax relief available to you. We will model the possible outcomes before submitting a claim so that you can assess whether it is worthwhile for you.

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Why choose us for creative sector tax relief?

Complex compliance requirements

You need to submit a significant amount of information to HMRC to support your claim. Tech Relief will submit this for you to ensure that your claim is successful.

Claiming for eligible costs

Not all expenditure qualifies for tax relief so we will undertake the detailed calculations required to make an accurate and successful claim.

 

 

Audio Visual Expenditure Credit

Claiming Animation Tax Relief for Tech Companies

The Audio Visual Expenditure is a government incentive that lowers your tax bill. When a company is involved in the production of a film, TV programme or animation, production expenditure can qualify for additional Corporation Tax relief.

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Video Games Expenditure Credit

Claiming Video Games Expenditure Credit for Tech Companies

The Video Games Expenditure is a government incentive that lowers your tax bill. When a company is involved in producing a video game, production expenditure can qualify for additional Corporation Tax relief.

 

Video Games Tax Relief

Claim Your Video Game Tax Relief with Tech Relief

Video Games Tax Relief is a government incentive that lowers your tax bill. When a company develops a video game and spends £100,000 on production, this expenditure can qualify for additional Corporation Tax relief.

If the company makes a loss for the year, the company can claim back 25% of the loss from HMRC. If the company is profit making then up to £45,000 of tax can be saved. You may be able to claim Corporation Tax relief if your video game project is certified by the BFI, is intended for supply to the general public and passes a cultural test.

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Claiming Animation Tax Relief for Tech Companies

Animation Tax Relief is a government incentive that lowers your tax bill. When a company is involved in an animation programme and spends £250,000 on production, this expenditure can qualify for additional Corporation Tax relief. If the company makes a loss for the year, the company can claim back 25% of the loss from HMRC.

If the company is profit making then up to £112,500 of tax can be saved. You may be able to claim Corporation Tax relief if your animation is certified by the BFI, is intended for broadcast (including online) and passes a cultural test.

 

 

Claiming Film Tax Relief for Tech Companies

Film Tax Relief is a government incentive that lowers your tax bill. When a company is involved in an film production and spends £250,000 on production, this expenditure can qualify for additional Corporation Tax relief. If the company makes a loss for the year, the company can claim back 25% of the loss from HMRC.

If the company is profit making then up to £112,500 of tax can be saved. You may be able to claim Corporation Tax relief if your film is certified by the BFI, is intended for theatrical release and passes a cultural test.

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