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Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.

• Overview

  With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK, if you are a leader or…

• Combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre or visual arts

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Architecture

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Fashion design

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Film and television

  You can apply for an endorsement if you work in: film television animation…

• If your endorsement application is refused

  You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…

Get the right permissions to show a film or TV show in public.

Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.

• Updated: 26 March 2015

Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.

• Updated: 31 December 2020

Check if your company qualifies for Theatre Tax Relief for Corporation Tax and what you can claim.

• Updated: 21 May 2025

The Theatres Trust (TTT) is the national advisory body for theatres, promoting the value of theatre buildings and championing their future. It provides a range of specialist advisory services to help theatres and are a statutory consultee on planning applications....

• Updated: 14 February 2023

Check which attractions are eligible for the temporary reduced rate of VAT from 15 July 2020.

• Updated: 23 December 2022

Guidance about completing a fire safety risk assessment for people responsible for theatres, cinemas and similar premises.

• Updated: 12 September 2023

• Updated: 4 March 2016

This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version.

• Updated: 28 April 2025