Computer and video games: Game companies will not receive any tax relief for the time being
A passage in the coalition agreement caused a lot of joy in the games industry in 2025. However, the tax incentives mentioned there are still pending. Is the wait coming to an end? Not quite.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has stated that discussions are ongoing in the federal government about implementing tax relief for the country's games industry, as promised in the coalition agreement. However, he did not commit to a specific timeline, citing the challenging budget situation. The industry has been calling for tax incentives, with Game association's managing director Felix Falk urging progress, citing examples of similar incentives in countries such as France, Ireland, and the UK.
The German government has increased its funding for the games industry to 125 million euros this year, with 40 million euros already approved or applied for.
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