We have a track record of influencing Government policy in order to strengthen the video games sector. TIGA has successfully campaigned for:
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improvements to the R&D Tax Credits in 2011 (with other organisations)
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improvements to the Shortage Occupation List 2013
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the introduction of Video Games Tax Relief (2008 – 2014), a measure that effectively reduces the cost of games development
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a Prototype Fund to support early stage development studios (this is now operational in the form of the UK Games Fund (2015)
What we are currently campaigning for:
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a Video Games Investment Fund;
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the retention and potential enhancement of Video Games Tax Relief;
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a Training Tax Relief, or the revival of the Skills Investment Fund, to promote training within small and medium-sized enterprises;
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reform of the Apprenticeship Levy into a general Training Levy;
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a more flexible migration policy and an expansion of the Shortage Occupation List;
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a reduction in tuition fees for STEM subjects to close the digital skills gap.