The measure
The government will seek State Aid approval for the continued provision of the high-end TV, animation and video games tax reliefs beyond 2018.
Who will be affected?
Companies engaged in the high-end TV, animation and video games sectors.
When?
State Aid approval for the current high-end TV, animation and video games tax reliefs expires on 31 March 2018. The government is seeking approval to allow the reliefs to continue beyond this date.
Our view
Over £260 million has been paid out in respect of high-end TV, animation and video games tax reliefs since their introduction. The industries will be pleased that the government is seeking approval to continue the reliefs beyond 31 March 2018.
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