Explore the latest developments in the world of innovation funding, R&D tax relief and creative tax credits.
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The UK Games Fund's Starter Fund offers £20k grants to early-stage UK game developers. Find out who qualifies and how it works.
RDEC, AVEC and VGEC income currently counts toward QIP thresholds. From April 2027, it won't. Here's what changes for large companies.
The UK Games Fund's Prototype Fund offers grants up to £100k for early-stage game projects. Find out if your studio qualifies and how to apply.
UK game development is in decline for the first time in over a decade. Here's what the industry is proposing to strengthen the Video Games Expenditure Credit, and what it could mean for studios.
From 1 June 2026, BFI requires ID checks for company directors on Cultural Test applications for film, TV and video games.
Learn what the Video Games Expenditure Credit is worth: 34% gross, 25.5% after tax. Includes the cap explained, worked examples, and how to claim.
Your core expenditure is the foundation of your VGEC claim. Find out which costs count, when you can claim them and what the exceptions are for the credit.
Learn which video game development costs qualify for the Video Games Expenditure Credit, including the eligible phases and how to apportion them.
At least 10% of your core development costs must be UK expenditure to make a claim for the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC).
Discover how the UK Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) helps studios claim up to 34% on qualifying development costs.
The UK Games Fund's Content Fund offers £100k-£250k grants for UK games studios. Find out who qualifies and how the leverage rules work.
Learn what evidence you need to claim VGEC in the UK, from required forms to documentation for HMRC compliance checks.
Check if your video game qualifies for VGEC and claim up to 25% of development costs with our simple eligibility checklist.
Explore how the transition from VGTR to VGEC affects UK game developers, key dates, claiming rules, and cost apportionment.