Who we help Studios
Studio accountants
who understand
project income.
For design, architecture, music, video and games studios. We help cost every project, keep cash steady between stage payments, and make sure you claim the reliefs you’re due.
30 mins. No pitch.
The numbers that matter in a studio.
How we help, at every stage of your studio.
Compliance
From £105 /mo + VAT
Three levels: Lite, Oversight and Managed
From year-end accounts and corporation tax to bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, with every project costed properly.
Explore ComplianceGrowth
From £1,250 /mo + VAT
Control: a financial controller running your numbers in-month. Add Command: a fractional CFO and ops support when you need it.
Explore GrowthExit
From £750 + VAT
Start with a valuation today. Then add a road map to grow it before you sell, and a managed data room when a buyer is at the table.
Explore ExitPackages are monthly rolling.
“CORNEL consistently provide sound advice, valuable insight, and dependable support whenever needed.”
Studio questions.
Do you only work with games studios?
No. We work with design, architecture, music, video and games studios, whether you run client projects, release your own work, or both.
Do you make VGEC claims?
Yes. We prepare Video Games Expenditure Credit claims, and keep your books so development costs are ready for one.
How do we know if it’s VGEC or R&D?
Tell us about the project and we’ll advise which relief applies. If it’s R&D, we can prepare that claim too, as a Growth project, priced per project + VAT.
Is VAT due on DevEx payouts?
Usually not. Services supplied to an overseas business are generally outside the scope of UK VAT, though they still go on your VAT return. Our guide explains the detail.
Do you work with Xero?
Yes. We work mainly in Xero and FreeAgent, and can usually work with the tools you already use.
Can you help if we expand into the US?
Yes. Through our US partner firm, your US company set-up, tax filings and bookkeeping are handled there, while we look after the UK side, including the charges between your two companies.