Preferential Programs and Funding in The UK for Video Game Developers

Today, the video game development industry in the UK is in the spotlight. London has become one of the largest gaming centers in the world, where the offices of such companies as Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and others are located. 

The attractiveness of London for game developers is a developed legal system, a favorable business environment and a variety of preferential programs aimed at stimulating the growth and development of this industry.

REVERA lawyers have prepared the memo outlining key financial support programs for both small and large IT businesses:

  • Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief
  • Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR)
  • Video Games Tax Relief Loans (VGTR Loans)
  • Video Games Expenditure Credits (VGEC)
  • UK Games Fund

Get the overview file