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Key considerations if you wish to turn an interest or talent for music into a business.

Discover opportunities available to businesses starting up in the creative and performing arts sector.

Key legal requirements for games and software developers including IP, age ratings, data protection and consumer law compliance.

Things to consider when marketing and selling your video game or software product.

How to secure and protect source code, artwork, characters and brands in video games and software through copyright, trademarks and licensing.

What to consider when translating and localising games or software to expand them into international markets successfully.

Conduct essential research and development to validate game concepts, understand markets and secure R&D tax relief.

UK and Northern Ireland games industry facts, key business sectors and startup considerations for 2026.

An introduction to the software and games industries and best practice in starting a software or computer games business.

Practical steps to help you protect your images, videos, designs, and other creative work online.

Find out if your creative industry business qualifies for Corporation Tax Relief and how to claim it.

Opportunities for creative businesses in Northern Ireland, and the challenges they face.

Key statistics on creative industries employment, number of businesses and economic impact in Northern Ireland.

Introduction to the creative industries in Northern Ireland - their sub-sectors, growth and key supporting organisations.

An overview of Northern Ireland's vibrant creative industries, including their economic role, challenges, and opportunities for growth.

Key networks, events and strategies to connect, collaborate and grow your creative business.

Sources of skills support and development for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.

Sources of funding support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.

Key sources of information and advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.

Find advice, funding and skills support to start or grow your creative business in Northern Ireland.

Other tax payments you may need to make to HMRC.

Keep up to date with tax news and communications from HMRC.