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

Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister (Ashton-under-Lyne, Labour) © House of Commons

Angela Rayner’s Stamp Duty Land Tax problem

4 September 2025
A short technical analysis on Angela Rayner’s Stamp Duty Land Tax problem where it is claimed that she underpaid SDLT to the tune of £40,000
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Don't Let Tax On Your Personal Savings Surprise You

23 July 2025
With the average savings rate currently around 3.5% AER, interest can accumulate faster than you might think, leaving you liable to pay tax on the earnings.