Creative Tax Relief

Maximise Your Production Budget with Creative Tax Relief, Empowering Your Projects and Securing Financial Success in the Competitive Creative Industry.

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Maximise Your Production Budget with Creative Tax Relief

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Substantial Tax Benefits

Unlock significant savings on your creative project expenses, allowing you to reinvest in future productions and drive continued success.

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Enhanced Project Viability

Leverage tax relief to enhance the financial viability of your creative projects, ensuring they reach their full potential.

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Efficient Claim Processing

Streamline your Creative Tax Relief claims with our expert guidance, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

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Specialised Industry Expertise

Benefit from the deep industry knowledge of our specialists who understand the nuances of the creative sector, maximizing your claim.

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Immediate Financial Impact

Quickly access the funds you need to boost your cash flow, enabling further investment in creative innovation.

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Rest assured with our strict adherence to HMRC guidelines, ensuring your claims are fully compliant and accurately processed.

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Projects You Can Claim For

Film Tax Relief (FTR)
Film Tax Relief (FTR) supports UK film production by allowing companies to claim relief on core production costs. Eligible expenses include shooting, set construction, and post-production. Claiming FTR reduces your production costs and boosts your film's financial viability.
High-End Television Tax Relief (HTR)
High-End Television Tax Relief (HTR) provides significant savings for qualifying UK television productions with high budgets. Expenses such as principal photography, visual effects, and editing are eligible. Claiming HTR minimises your tax liabilities, making high-end productions more financially feasible.
Animation Tax Relief (ATR)
Animation Tax Relief (ATR) is designed to support the UK animation industry by allowing companies to claim relief on animation-specific production costs. Eligible expenses include character design, animation software, and rendering. Claiming ATR enhances your production budget and supports the creative process.
Children's Television Tax Relief (CTR)
Children's Television Tax Relief (CTR) enables UK producers to claim relief on qualifying children’s TV programmes. Costs such as scriptwriting, production design, and child actor fees are eligible. Claiming CTR helps reduce production costs, ensuring the financial success of children’s programming.
Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR)
Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) supports the UK gaming industry by offering relief on core game development costs. Eligible expenses include programming, game design, and sound production. Claiming VGTR reduces development costs and enhances the financial viability of your gaming projects.
Theatre Tax Relief (TTR)
Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) offers financial support to UK theatrical productions. Eligible expenses include set construction, costume design, and rehearsal costs. Claiming TTR reduces your tax burden, making live performances more financially sustainable.
Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR)
Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) allows UK museums and galleries to claim relief on costs associated with public exhibitions. Eligible expenses include curatorial fees, exhibition design, and transportation of exhibits. Claiming MGETR supports the financial sustainability of cultural exhibitions.
Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR)
Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) allows UK museums and galleries to claim relief on costs associated with public exhibitions. Eligible expenses include curatorial fees, exhibition design, and transportation of exhibits. Claiming MGETR supports the financial sustainability of cultural exhibitions.
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How We Streamline The Process

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Free Initial Consultation

Discuss the claim’s relevance, then gather essential property details, and efficiently pre-qualify the claim.

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Technical Validation

First assess eligibility, subsequently estimate
potential tax savings, and ensure claim robustness.

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Property Survey

Conduct an onsite or remote survey, next identify all claimable items, and fully utilize expert surveyors.

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Detailed Reporting

Compile the initial report, then carefully outline the structure’s value, and detail all qualifying fixtures.

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Final Submission

Secure client approval, finalise the comprehensive report, and prepare it for client to submit at their discretion with Counting King’s support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Creative Tax Relief is a UK government incentive designed to support the creative industries, including film, television, animation, and video games. It allows production companies to claim tax relief on eligible production costs, thereby reducing their overall tax liability and enabling further investment in creative projects.

Qualifying expenses for Creative Tax Relief include core production costs such as pre-production, principal photography, post-production, staff salaries, equipment hire, set construction, and other essential activities directly related to the creation of the qualifying content. The specific eligibility criteria vary depending on the type of production, such as film, high-end TV, or animation.

Creative Tax Relief includes several specific reliefs tailored to different creative industries:

  • Film Tax Relief (FTR)
  • High-End Television Tax Relief (HTR)
  • Animation Tax Relief (ATR)
  • Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR)
  • Children’s Television Tax Relief (CTR)
  • Theatre Tax Relief (TTR)
  • Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR)
  • Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR)

 

Each of these reliefs has its own set of qualifying criteria and benefits.

To claim Creative Tax Relief, you must include the relevant information in your company’s Corporation Tax return. This includes details of the qualifying production activities, associated costs, and any cultural test certification required for the claim. It’s advisable to work with a specialist to ensure that all eligible expenses are identified and that your claim is fully compliant with HMRC guidelines.

Creative Tax Relief is available to UK-based production companies that are subject to UK Corporation Tax. Companies involved in the production of films, television programs, animations, video games, theatrical performances, orchestral performances, or public exhibitions can all potentially benefit from this tax relief.

Claiming Creative Tax Relief reduces the taxable income of your production company, which in turn lowers your Corporation Tax bill. For loss-making companies, the relief can be converted into a payable tax credit, providing a vital cash injection for ongoing and future projects.

Projects that qualify for Creative Tax Relief include films, high-end television series, animated programs, video games, children’s television programs, theatrical productions, orchestral performances, and museum or gallery exhibitions. Each type of project must meet specific criteria, such as passing a cultural test and having core production activities in the UK.

You can claim Creative Tax Relief for accounting periods that end in the previous two years. It’s important to ensure that all relevant documentation is retained to support your claim for these periods.

To claim Creative Tax Relief, you’ll need detailed production budgets, cultural test certification (if applicable), records of qualifying expenditures, and supporting evidence for each stage of the production process. Proper documentation is crucial for ensuring compliance and maximizing your claim.

Yes, Creative Tax Relief can be claimed on international productions, provided that they meet the necessary UK cultural criteria and that a significant portion of the production activities takes place in the UK. The specific eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of relief being claimed.

Using a specialist to claim Creative Tax Relief ensures that all eligible expenses are identified and maximized, reducing the risk of errors and potential challenges from HMRC. A specialist will also handle the complex documentation and submission process, saving you time and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

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