Accounting For Gaming Studios & Developers
Specialised Accounting Services for Indie Gaming Studios & Developers
At Plus Accounting, we are dedicated to providing tailored accounting solutions for the gaming industry. With a focus on indie game developers and studios, we offer comprehensive services including financial management, financial planning, and tax to help your studio thrive. Our tax services are designed to provide specialised support, including self-assessment tax return preparation, corporate tax services, and tailored tax planning.
Our Expertise in Gaming
As Chartered Accountants with a deep understanding of the game industry and video game industry, we cater to all stages of your business journey—from startups to established entities looking to scale or sell. Our team is adept at addressing the unique challenges and opportunities within the gaming industry.
Tailored Accounting and Tax Advice That Understands Your Studio
We recognise the distinct needs of your studio. From optimising tax structures and securing funding to enhancing accounting systems, cash flow management, and KPI reporting, we provide personalised support. Our services also include tax planning and tax advice, ensuring tailored strategies for your financial success. Our expertise also includes managing video games tax relief claims, helping you maximise financial benefits.
Client Success Stories – Proven Success in the Gaming Industry
Our clients, including renowned names like Futurlab Limited and Sprung Studios Limited, have successfully leveraged our sector-specific services and strategic planning aimed at fostering business growth to focus more on what they do best—creating engaging games. The UK video game sector, known as one of the most successful game exporters globally, continues to thrive with our specialised accounting support.
Read our testimonials to learn about the positive impacts of our partnerships.
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Futurlab Limited – Gaming Sucess!
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Nerial Limited – confidence to focus on our core business
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Jaw Drop Games Limited – providing knowledge and insights
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Pixel Envision Ltd – Sector specific expertise which allows us to focus on making fun games
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Great Ape Games Limited – a tribe all working together to produce great games
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Jollywise Media Limited – an award winning digital production company
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Hollowpond Games Limited – some of their team make some of those video games
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Sprung Studios Limited – UX/UI design for Video Games
Professional Network and Partnerships
Benefit from our vast network of professionals in legal, HR, and finance. As partner members of Ukie, Game Republic and TIGA, we connect you with industry experts to support every aspect of your business development.
We also support Safe in our World as a charity whose mission is to foster positive mental health wellbeing & deliver support for gamers and the games industry.
Essential Resources for Game Developers
Explore our Indie Dev Guides and insightful blog articles covering crucial topics from game development and video games tax relief to management accounts in gaming and video game business resources. Learn about tax reliefs and other financial supports available to help you manage production costs and enhance financial efficiency. Enhance your industry knowledge and stay ahead in the competitive gaming sector.
Building games? We’ll help build your business. From R&D tax relief to revenue recognition, Plus Accounting supports studios and developers with tailored, industry-savvy advice.
Ready to Level Up Your Business?
Contact our in-house expert, Luke Thomas or follow him on Twitter @VideoGamesTax to discover how we can help elevate your business.
Helpful Articles
Gaming Blog Series
How would an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) group structure work?
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a subsidiary company set up by a parent company to manage specific projects or business operations. In the context of game development, an SPV is typically established to oversee the creation of a particular game, helping to isolate financial risk and simplify project management.
Financial Management in the Video Game Industry: Key Challenges and Solutions
By adopting a structured approach to financial management, game developers can keep costs under control without compromising the quality of the final product.
Navigating the Video Game Industry: Accountants Key Roles in Investment and Audit Compliance
At Plus Accounting, we pride ourselves on offering tailored financial services to the video game industry, ensuring our clients can focus on what they do best—creating innovative games.
I’ve started a new video games company, when should I register for VAT?
The term VAT is short for Value Added Tax and it is a tax placed on goods and services sold by UK businesses.
Should I be a Sole Trade or Limited Company when starting my video games business?
In this blog, Luke compares the differences in setting up a gaming business as Sole Trader and as a Limited Company.
What are the 5 key things I should do before starting my indie dev business?
To ensure you have the best chance of succeeding with your new business venture, there are several key things you should deal with.
Want to learn more?
Get in touch with our in house expert Luke Thomas to see how we can help.
Toxic Games
“We have been through several accounting firms in the past and Plus has been by far the best we’ve worked with. They provide all the knowledge and insights required and are extremely helpful.”
Dan Da Rocha
Toxic Games (Ten Hut Games Limited)
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