TIGA engages with the UK Government and Parliament to create an environment favourable to the video games industry.
TIGA has a track record of influencing Government policy in order to strengthen the video games sector. TIGA has successfully campaigned for:
- The introduction of Video Games Tax Relief.
- An extension in the scope of R&D reliefs to cover areas including data costs and cloud computing costs.
- Continued support for the UK Games Fund and the introduction of a Content Fund.
- An expansion of the Shortage Occupation List.
- The introduction of an effective Video Games Expenditure Credit, including the removal of the £1 million subcontracting cap.
TIGA continues to campaign for the video games development sector:
- TIGA is campaigning for a more generous Video Games Expenditure Credit, an Independent Games Tax Credit, measures to improve access to finance, etc.
- TIGA engages with key MPs and policy makers.
- TIGA publishes original research about the UK games industry to advance our engagement with policy makers.