Accounting For Gaming Industry

Specialised Accounting Services for Indie Game Developers

We specialise in accounting for the gaming industry, offering the full range of accounting and tax services for developers and studios.

As Chartered Accountants, we understand the unique needs of those operating in the Video Games Development sector. Whether you’re embarking on your solo journey, launching a new indie dev studio, scaling up your operations, or considering a sale, we’re here to provide the support and guidance you require.

Understanding your Studio and Accounting needs

What sets us apart is our genuine interest in you and your indie dev studio. We take the time to delve into what matters most to you, customising our services and advice to fit your exact needs.

Perhaps you’re seeking guidance on the optimal tax structure for your studio, assistance in securing funds for expansion, advice on refining your accounting system and KPI reporting, or implementing an EMI share option plan to motivate your key staff. Importantly, we boast extensive experience in navigating video games tax relief claims for our clients. From these matters to a plethora of others, we’re equipped to assist you every step of the way.

Our accounting clients in the video games industry

We have numerous clients operating in the game development sector who we’ve helped take advantage of creative tax reliefs and more. See below for some names you may recognise and take a look at the testimonials from some of these studios:

• Futurlab Limited: Gaming Sucess!
• Nerial Limited – confidence to focus on our core business
• Jaw Drop Games Limited – providing knowledge and insights
• Pixel Envision Ltd- Sector specific expertise which allows us to focus on making fun games
• Great Ape Games Limited – a tribe all working together to produce great games
• Jollywise Media Limited – an award winning digital production company
• Hollowpond Games Limited – some of their team make some of those video games
• Sprung Studios Limited – UX/UI design for Video Games

We have an extensive network of trusted professional contacts who we can introduce to you for help on legal issues, HR, workplace pensions, raising finance and much more.

We are also partner members of Ukie, the trade body for games and interactive entertainment in the UK.

Let’s take your business to the next level

Please call us to discuss how we can help you.  Contact Luke Thomas on luket@plusaccounting.co.uk and you can also follow Luke Thomas – @VideoGamesTax

We look forward to hearing from you!

Indie Dev Guides

• Indie Dev Guides Introduction
• Guide 1: Limited Companies
• Guide 2: Personal Tax
• Guide 3: VAT
• Guide 4: Payroll and Workplace Pensions (Auto Enrolment)
• Guide 5: Digital Tax Accounts and Software
• Guide 6: Funding your Prototype
• Guide 7: Corporation Tax
• Guide 8: R&D Tax Relief
• Guide 9: Video Games Tax Relief Claims
• Guide 10: Understanding your Accounts
• Guide 11: British Film Institute (BFI) certification
• Guide 12: Business Expenses
• Guide 13: Withholding Tax on overseas income
• Guide 14: Benefits of an Audit
• Guide 15: Video Games Expenditure Credit
• Guide 16: Taxation of Non-Cash Benefits for Employees and Directors in the Gaming Sector
• Guide 17: Management Accounts and Forecasting in the Gaming Sector
• Guide 18: Bookkeeping Software for the Gaming Sector 

Helpful Blog Articles

• 4 things I wish I knew before starting an indie studio
• Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR)
• Video Games Tax Relief boost for UK Games Industry

Level up your finances: the ultimate guide to video games tax relief in 2024

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Want to learn more?

Get in touch with our in house expert Luke Thomas to see how we can help.