Accountants for gamers
Specialist accountants for video games companies
WallsMan Creative handles VGEC claims, R&D relief, Corporation Tax and platform revenue as your studio's accountant, not as a claims agent.
What we do for video game companies
WallsMan Creative is an ICAEW-regulated chartered practice working exclusively with the creative industries, acting for indie developers, established studios, work-for-hire teams and esports businesses across Kingston upon Thames, London and the UK.
- Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) claims: eligibility, BFI certification support, cost tracking and the claim itself
- R&D tax relief: planned alongside VGEC so the two schemes don’t cannibalise each other
- Corporation Tax and year-end accounts: including per-game separate trade treatment
- Platform and publisher revenue accounting: Steam, Epic, App Store, Google Play, console platforms, publisher advances and recoupment
- VAT: digital sales, in-app purchases, place of supply and cross-border publishing income
- Payroll: permanent staff, contractors and outsourced art and audio
- EIS and SEIS advance assurance and EMI schemes: for studios raising money and retaining talent
- Financial forecasting and investment packs: for publisher pitches and funding rounds
- Management reports: runway, burn and per-project cost tracking
Who we work with in the gaming industry
- Indie studios and first-time developers: often pre-revenue, often funded by a mix of savings, publisher advance and SEIS
- Established development studios: multiple titles, multiple accounting periods, multiple claims running at once
- Work-for-hire and outsourced studios: art, audio, porting and co-development, where VGEC eligibility depends on who actually holds the development role
- Publishers: revenue share, recoupment accounting and royalty reporting
- Esports organisations and tournament operators: prize money, sponsorship, player contracts and international income
- Streamers and games content creators: where the work overlaps with our influencer clients
- Games technology and tools businesses: where the position looks more like tech and software than games
Reasons why we're the best accountants for gamers
Game on
We know the gaming industry, the struggles, the hurdles, and the right tips and tricks you need to make it though to the final.
Collect the coins
We can use the Video Games Expenditure Credit and R&D tax relief schemes to help you bring in some extra money - useful when there is a squeeze.
Daily hacks
There is so much to stay on top of when developing a game. We take the financial tasks off the to do list so you can focus on the main projects.
Scores on the doors
Our management reporting can monitor monthly burn rate, forecast how long you can run with current cash levels and suggest solutions.
Which sounds like you?
Irregular income, multiple streams and quiet months. We build your numbers around how you actually earn.
- Personal tax
- Self Assessment
- First-time freelancer
- Thinking about going limited
Corporation tax, dividends, payroll & the full suite of creative-sector reliefs. Tailored for your business.
- VAT
- Payroll
- Year-end accounts
- R&D/creative reliefs and funding
"They've accompanied me since the inception of Atom Universe, and helped on all fronts. They have a good team who can advise on all disciplines and for a startup like mine it's nice to have a bunch of experts I can rely on, so I can focus my video game business.”
Frequently Asked Questions about accounting for gaming industry
We work with developers and e‑sports organisations that earn income from game sales, micro‑transactions, sponsorships and merchandise. Our experience helps you allocate revenue streams correctly and stay compliant with VAT and corporation tax.
VGEC is a valuable UK incentive for qualifying games. We guide you through the certification process, calculate eligible expenses and prepare claims. We also check for overlapping R&D credits to maximise benefit.
Game development takes time. We provide budget tracking, milestone reporting and cash‑flow management so you can focus on creativity without worrying about finances.
Yes. We support studios as they grow from indie developers to larger teams, helping with structure, cash flow planning, and long-term growth strategy.
Because we exclusively work with creative industries. Our 10+ years of experience, deep understanding of the games industry, and practical approach mean advice tailored to how gaming businesses really operate.
Useful reading for game studios and developers
Guides and resources to help gamers pay less tax and make smarter financial decisions.
Written by our team, for creative businesses like yours.
Related services
We believe that all businesses are different, so we offer packages that fit each businesses individual needs. Tell us what’s happening and what you are dealing with and we’ll put together an offering that fits you. Why not make use of our free consultation to see what that means for you and your business?