Petition · HM Treasury
Significantly strengthen and expand tax relief for the audio-visual sector
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
Raise tax relief rates for the UK audio-visual sector (with emphasis on animation and VFX) to match global competitors, broaden eligibility to include digital and immersive media, and introduce regional incentives to support growth outside of London.
Though AVEC was a step forward from the existing Animation Tax Relief (ATR), other countries offer higher or more accessible tax reliefs (up to 40%) which draws talent and investment away from the UK. We believe that expanding relief will help retain world-class talent, attract international productions, support regional development, and bolster growth in the UK's creative sector.
Timeline
| 15 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
15 May 2025
Closed
15 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.