Tax services for creatives
Tax services for creative businesses & professionals
The reliefs designed for creative businesses are the ones generalist accountants miss. WallsMan Creative claim them for a living.
Who needs tax services in the creative sector
WallsMan Creative provides tax compliance and tax planning for UK creative businesses and individuals:
- Self Assessment
- corporation tax
- VAT and
- creative industry expenditure credits and reliefs (AVEC, VGEC, theatre, orchestra and museums and galleries).
We also handle R&D claims, EIS and SEIS advance assurance, EMI schemes and HMRC enquiries.
Creative freelancers and sole traders
Self Assessment, allowable expenses, payments on account, and planning around income that arrives unevenly.
Creative limited companies
Corporation tax, the director salary and dividend split, capital allowances, and the reliefs specific to your sector.
Production companies, studios and cultural organisations
Expenditure credits and reliefs claimed properly, with the qualifying expenditure evidenced the way HMRC expects.
Specialist tax for culture
You may have heard of Cultural Investment Tax Reliefs (CITR).
These special reliefs are designed to boost important sectors of the economy.
Important in terms of culture and economic contribution.
We help our clients find the reliefs that best suit them and maximise any possible claims.
Some are more well known than others, so look over the list and see if anything seems relevant to you. Contact us to see if we can help you and your business benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions about tax services
We handle tax planning, compliance, returns, VAT, corporation tax, PAYE/NIC, and strategic advice to minimise liabilities for creative businesses.
Yes –€” we prepare and submit all required returns (self-assessment, corporation, VAT, PAYE/NIC) accurately and on time.
Absolutely – we identify reliefs, allowances, and timing strategies to reduce your tax burden and improve cashflow.
Depending on your activities, you may qualify for things like R&D relief, creative industry-specific allowances, capital allowances, or EMI tax advantages, and we guide you through eligibility.
We register you for VAT if needed, advise on schemes (flat rate, standard, cash accounting), and prepare your returns.
Definitely. We're in contact with HMRC on your behalf and help respond to enquiries, investigations, or notices.
Ideally at least annually, but quarterly or mid-year reviews are valuable for proactive planning and risk mitigation. Tax reviews will also be more frequent with the introduction of Making Tax Digital.
You must retain accurate records, but we can recommend systems and workflows so it's easier and HMRC-compliant.