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Financial Challenges Faced by Touring Musicians

Financial Challenges Faced by Touring Musicians

Touring is an integral part of a musician’s career, serving…

The Benefits of Incorporating Your Creative Business

The Benefits of Incorporating Your Creative Business

Incorporating a creative business can significantly boost growth and stability.…

Tax Deductions Every Entertainer Should Know About

Tax Deductions Every Entertainer Should Know About

Navigating the world of finance can be challenging for anyone,…

What is the Difference Between a Receipt and a Tax Receipt

What is the Difference Between a Receipt and a Tax…

In the world of financial transactions, understanding the distinction between…

Protecting Your Intellectual Property as a Digital Creator

Protecting Your Intellectual Property as a Digital Creator

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, safeguarding intellectual property (IP)…

Tips for Independent Filmmakers Managing Cash Flow

Tips for Independent Filmmakers Managing Cash Flow

Independent filmmakers often grapple with numerous challenges when bringing their…

Managing Advances, Royalties, and Self-Publishing Income as an Author

Managing Advances, Royalties, and Self-Publishing Income as an Author

Navigating the financial intricacies of being an author involves balancing…

Film Production Accounting Essential Insights for Every Producer

Film Production Accounting Essential Insights for Every Producer

Film production accounting is a vital, yet often overlooked, aspect…

Is Being Freelance vs. Limited Company Better in the Entertainment Industry

Is Being Freelance vs. Limited Company Better in the Entertainment…

Deciding whether to go freelance or operate as a limited…

How Actors Can Navigate Sudden Financial Success

How Actors Can Navigate Sudden Financial Success

Sudden financial success in the acting world can be both…

How to Stay Financially Secure Between Gigs as an Actor

How to Stay Financially Secure Between Gigs as an Actor

Navigating the financial landscape as an actor between gigs can…

Importance of a Good Accountant for a Content Creator

Importance of a Good Accountant for a Content Creator

In today’s digital age, being an influencer means navigating a…

Latest Tax Changes for Actors, Models, and Musicians

Latest Tax Changes for Actors, Models, and Musicians

Navigating the tax landscape can be daunting for those in…

Tax Rules for Performers & Creatives Self-Employed vs PAYE Explained

Tax Rules for Performers & Creatives Self-Employed vs PAYE Explained

Navigating the world of taxation as a performer or creative…

How to Manage Royalties and Tour Income as a Musician

How to Manage Royalties and Tour Income as a Musician

Musicians often face the challenge of managing their royalties and…

Understanding HMRC Investigations and Staying Compliant in the Entertainment Industry

Understanding HMRC Investigations and Staying Compliant in the Entertainment Industry

Navigating the intricate landscape of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs…

Why Is an Accountant Specialising in the Creative Industry Essential for Actors, Singers, and Influencers

Why Is an Accountant Specialising in the Creative Industry Essential…

In the ever-evolving world of acting, music, and social media…

Why is Handling an Influencer’s Financial Accounts Different

Why is Handling an Influencer’s Financial Accounts Different

Handling an influencer’s finances requires a unique approach due to…

Professional Insurance in the Creative Industries

Professional Insurance in the Creative Industries

Being self-employed in the creative industry offers unparalleled freedom. However,…

The Tax Compliance Pitfalls to Avoid

Small businesses and sole traders often face numerous challenges, and…

How to Avoid HMRC Taxing Your Savings

Saving money is a crucial step towards financial security, but…

The Ultimate Checklist for Getting Invoicing and Payment Right as…

As a freelancer, your income depends on getting paid promptly…

Protect Yourself – Quick Guide to Professional Insurance in the Creative Industries

Protect Yourself – Quick Guide to Professional Insurance in the…

Being self-employed in the creative industry offers unparalleled freedom. However,…

Pension Planning for the Self-Employed

Pension Planning for the Self-Employed

As a self-employed individual, securing your financial future is paramount.…

The 2024 Budget and the Business Rate Challenge

The 2024 Budget and the Business Rate Challenge

Rachel Reeves’ 2024 Budget brought a mix of news for…

Can Salary Sacrifice Work for the Self-Employed

Can Salary Sacrifice Work for the Self-Employed

Salary sacrifice is a common financial strategy used by employees…

What is Cash Basis Accounting

What is Cash Basis Accounting

For smaller firms and sole traders, simplicity is often best.…

Can you Claim Foreign Tax Credits

Can you Claim Foreign Tax Credits

If you’re a UK resident who has paid taxes on…

When Do you Need to Tell HMRC About your Side Hustle

When Do you Need to Tell HMRC About your Side…

As a self-employed individual, it’s crucial to understand your tax…

Tax-Efficient Health Insurance for the Self-Employed

Tax-Efficient Health Insurance for the Self-Employed

As a self-employed individual, securing comprehensive health insurance is essential…

A Quick Guide to VAT Schemes for Smaller Businesses
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A Quick Guide to VAT Schemes for Smaller Businesses

If you’re a business operating in the UK, then the…

How to Make your Spend in Music Production Equipment More Tax Efficient

How to Make your Spend in Music Production Equipment More…

As a music production professional, investing in high-quality equipment is…

Maximising Your Pension Contributions as a Self-Employed Individual

Maximising Your Pension Contributions as a Self-Employed Individual

Being self-employed offers financial freedom, but it also places the…

National Insurance Contributions for the Self-Employed

National Insurance Contributions for the Self-Employed

If you’re self-employed in the UK, understanding National Insurance Contributions…

Preserving your Image Rights Beyond the Grave

Preserving your Image Rights Beyond the Grave

Your image is a valuable asset, and, without being too…

Tax Advantages to a Home Studio for Musicians

Tax Advantages to a Home Studio for Musicians

Setting up a home studio is a dream come true…

Do Simplified Expenses Work for your Business

Do Simplified Expenses Work for your Business

For many small business owners and the self-employed, keeping track…

Tax Advantages for an Author Working from Home

Tax Advantages for an Author Working from Home

HMRC offers two methods for claiming home office expenses, each…

Knowing When your Creative Side Hustle can Become your Main Gig

Knowing When your Creative Side Hustle can Become your Main…

If you’ve got a creative passion that fills your weekends…

The IR35 Labyrinth: The Tax Implications for Actors

The IR35 Labyrinth: The Tax Implications for Actors

For actors, the allure of the stage and screen is…

Tax Management and Financial Advice for Child Content Creators

Tax Management and Financial Advice for Child Content Creators

For many parents, it’s a bewildering world. That someone so…

HMRC’s Tax Investigations – What to Do (and How to Avoid Them)

HMRC’s Tax Investigations – What to Do (and How to…

The most recent figures available show a continuing growth in…

Changes to VAT Registration and Deregistration Thresholds

Changes to VAT Registration and Deregistration Thresholds

If you’re self-employed then the freedom of being your own…

Can the Self-Employed Claim Costs of Health Insurance from the Taxman

Can the Self-Employed Claim Costs of Health Insurance from the…

If you’re self-employed then the freedom of being your own…

Google Ads and VAT: It’s Complicated

Google Ads and VAT: It’s Complicated

Google will bill you from Ireland for your Ads expenditure.…

How Our Bill Management Services Can Help you Grow your Business

How Our Bill Management Services Can Help you Grow your…

No-one (apart from us) gets into business to wrap themselves…

Keeping it in the Family: Inheritance Tax Mitigation for Non-UK Domiciled Individuals

Keeping it in the Family: Inheritance Tax Mitigation for Non-UK…

For non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) with significant assets, inheritance tax…

Keeping Ahead of the Trends on Tax on Image Rights Income for Models

Keeping Ahead of the Trends on Tax on Image Rights…

For those working as models or content creators in the…

What the Creative Industries Need to Know About the VAT Threshold Changes in the Budget

What the Creative Industries Need to Know About the VAT…

The dust, such as it was, has settled on the…

Decoding the Double Life of Ad Revenue: Tax and Regulation for Influencers

Decoding the Double Life of Ad Revenue: Tax and Regulation…

Influencers have a variety of income sources, but advertising, affiliate…

How Research for your Book can Unearth Tax Relief

How Research for your Book can Unearth Tax Relief

The idea of ‘research tax credits’ always conjure up and…

The Realities of Tax Compliance for Influencers 

The Realities of Tax Compliance for Influencers 

While being a professional influencer is the kind of job…

Taxes on Authors’ Prizes Can Be a Lottery

Taxes on Authors’ Prizes Can Be a Lottery

It’s probably not a plot twist that you’re going to…