Accountants for Video Game Developers & Game Studios

Henderson Loggie provide specialist accounting and tax advice to video game developers and studios across the UK. From managing cash flow between releases to maximising tax relief, we understand the unique challenges of growing a games business.

Whether you’re scaling your team, launching new titles or running multiple projects, we help you stay in control financially and plan for sustainable growth.

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£5,859,500

Specialist Tax & Advisory for Games Companies

We work with a wide range of video game developers, from growing studios through to more established businesses.

Our support is particularly valuable for studios that:

  • Are generating revenue from released titles
  • Have growing teams and ongoing development activity
  • Are managing multiple projects or live service games
  • Want a more structured and proactive approach to tax and financial management

We understand that every studio is at a different stage, and we tailor our support accordingly. As businesses grow, they typically benefit most from more structured advice and ongoing strategic input.

Accounting services for the Games Sector

Accounting & Tax Support for Game Developers

Comprehensive accounting, year-end compliance, and ongoing support tailored to video game studios.

Tax Planning for Game Studios

Practical tax planning to help developers manage profits efficiently, reduce liabilities, and make smarter financial decisions as the business scales.

Funding & Investment Support for Game Developers

Advice on securing funding, preparing for investment, and structuring your finances to support development, publishing, and long-term growth.

Financial Strategy for Growing Studios

Ongoing financial guidance, forecasting, and commercial support to help studios scale sustainably and manage the complexity of multiple projects.

Creative Industry Tax Reliefs

Specialist support to claim Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) and Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR), ensuring your development costs are captured correctly and claims are maximised while remaining compliant.

Cloud Accounting for Game Studios

Modern, cloud-based systems providing real-time financial visibility, streamlined processes, and better decision-making for growing development teams.

Supporting You as You Grow

Game studios evolve quickly, and financial requirements tend to become more complex over time.

We support clients at a range of stages, including when they are:

  • Moving from early releases to consistent revenue
  • Expanding their team and increasing development spend
  • Running multiple projects simultaneously
  • Looking to improve financial visibility and planning
  • Wanting to take a more proactive approach to tax and structuring

Our role is to provide the level of support that’s right for your business now, while helping you build a stronger, more sustainable studio over time.

Fees & Costs

We aim to be transparent about fees so you can quickly understand whether we’re the right fit.

For most game studios, our services typically start from around £3,000 per year, depending on your requirements.

This can include:

  • Year-end accounts and corporation tax
  • Ongoing advice and support
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  • Creative Industry Tax Tax Relief (VGEC & VGTR) claim preparation and guidance

As your studio grows or your requirements become more complex, we can provide additional advisory support tailored to your needs.

Our clients generally come to us because they want:

  • Greater clarity over their financial position
  • Confidence in their tax approach
  • A more proactive and structured relationship

We’re always happy to have an initial conversation to see what level of support would be most appropriate.

Accounting & Finance Advice for Video Game Studios

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Testimonials

Henderson Loggie is an outstanding accounting firm and an essential partner to our business. Not only is their technical knowledge current and of the highest standard, but the level of service and professionalism we get from them is second to none.

Lizette van der Westhuizen

Ninja Kiwi Limited

We quickly realised it was worth paying a good accountant with expertise in the gaming sector because they understand video games tax relief.

We chose Henderson Loggie as they know the games sector inside out and their tax team has had a positive impact on our finances. Initiatives like Video Games Tax Relief are essential to sustain business growth and provide some stability.

Jamie Bankhead

Konglomerate games

Meet our Specialist Games Accounting Team

Stephen Bain

Stephen Bain

Partner

In my role as Finance Partner at Henderson Loggie, I oversee all aspects of the firm’s finance function, including financial strategy and growth; budgeting, cashflow and treasury management; and management and corporate reporting. I sit…
Kimberley Thomson

Kimberley Thomson

Partner & Head of Tax

I am head of tax for the firm and work closely with all of the offices. I have over 20 years’ experience working for the big 4 firms, advising clients on their UK and international corporate…
Jaslin Bhagrath

Jaslin Bhagrath

Partner

I am passionate about helping Scotland’s owner-managed businesses and not for profit organisations navigate their finances, plan for the future and unlock their full potential. With over 20 years of experience working in accounting and…