Creative Industry Tax Reliefs & Credits

Securing valuable tax relief and credits for businesses in the Theatre, TV & Film industry


The Creative Industry Tax Reliefs are designed to encourage film making, television programme production and other cultural activities to take place in the UK. Friend Partnership has helped several West End theatre companies and production companies to secure valuable tax relief.



Our creative industry tax team deals with the following:

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Life of Pi - Actors on stage with a tiger puppet
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A woman is leading an orchestra on a stage.
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KNOWLEDGE BASE

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New Companies House Identity Verification Requirements – Effective 18 November 2025

3 October 2025
From 18 November 2025, Companies House will require all directors and persons with significant control of companies to complete identity verification
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons

HMRC Tax Receipts 2024-25 – A quick summary

19 September 2025
The 2024/25 data paints a picture of resilience, but also fragility confirming that the UK continues to operate under one of the highest tax burdens in decades.