Ukie, the games and interactive entertainment trade body, yesterday outlined their response to the government's tax relief cultural test, stating how they believe it will best be applied to the British industry.
Likely to start next year, under the new scheme British developers would be able to apply for tax relief if their projects passed a cultural test. The full response to the government's proposal can be viewed here.
Ukie CEO, Dr Jo Twist said: "The cultural test is an important part of the system allowing tax credits to be put in place. Ukie's response outlines how we can have a rigorous test, meeting the needs of the EU state aid process, but a fair one that accurately reflects how games are made in the UK today and who makes them."
"We have also made recommendations that will help make sure that the test recognises all parts of the games industry, from the traditional console and PC markets to the mobile and social games that have emerged in recent years."
Ukie has outlined several ways in which the test could be revised to better serve British companies, giving guidance on how the test could take into account the unique way in which the games and interactive entertainment industry operates.