Game France

The video game industry is considered as a strategic sector for France. It benefits from significant public support schemes.  

As one of Europe’s Top 3 video game industries with 6,1 billion € turnover in 2023, the French video game industry works with the industry’s most daring creators, that combine creative and technical excellence. 
  

Top 5 reasons to produce in France 

France offers, more than ever, strong, and cost-effective opportunities as a place for the creation and development of video games. 

1. 30% Tax credit for video game 

Accessible to all development studios based in France 

2. 600 studios

From industry leaders to independent studios

3. Outstanding schools

Recognized throughout the world

4. Unrivaled Talent

Combining creativity and technicality

5. International Hits Made in France

4 French Video Games nominated at the Game Awards in 2023

Support provided by the CNC

The Game France label is supported by the CNC. It promotes the French video game ecosystem at home and abroad and connects French studios with international stakeholders. Game France is the gateway for video games companies and professionals who want to set up, invest in or work with France. Through its network of French partners supporting the video game industry, from public organizations to business trade associations, Game France:

• provides data and information about the French ecosystem (regional hubs, events, schools, talents and studios);
• informs on project funding opportunities in France: either through the tax credit or support fund for video games;
• offers insights and support for IP owners interested in collaborating with French studios to adapt their IPs into animation, live-action, video games or VR.

The tax credit for video games

Value 

• 30% of the eligible pre-tax expenditures directly allocated to the creation of a game 
• Up to 6 M € per company and per year 

Accesing French tax credit for video games 

The Tax Credit is available for companies that: 

• Are in charge of the development of the game (whether they are IP owner or not) 
• Are located in France and subject to corporate income tax in France 

Qualifying projects 

To qualify a project must:  

• Have a development cost greater than or equal to €100,000 
• Be made by a core team located in Europe 
• Pass a cultural test based on creativity and innovation  

Since 2008, about 350 games and 200 studios have benefited from the tax credit.  

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