Apply for British certification and tax relief

The cultural test for film

Qualify for tax relief through the cultural test for film.

The cultural test for animation programmes

Qualify for tax relief through the cultural test for animation programmes.

The cultural test for children’s television programmes

Qualify for tax relief through the cultural test for children’s television programmes.

The cultural test for high-end television

Qualify for tax relief through the cultural test for high-end television.

The cultural test for video games

Qualify for tax relief through the cultural test for video games.

Co-production

Qualify for tax relief as an official co-production for film, high-end television, animation and children’s television.

How to get a BFI Certificate of Audiovisual Work

Getting a BFI Certificate of Audiovisual Work (which has replaced the EC Certificate of British Nationality) may give producers more opportunities to exhibit your production in Europe.

Frequently asked questions

Explaining the application and assessment process.

International competent authorities

A list of contacts in countries where the UK currently has bi-lateral co-production treaties and signatories to the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production.

National and regional film agencies

A list of the UK’s national and regional film organisations.