Accountants for musicians
Specialist accountants for musicians and the music industry
WallsMan Creative handles royalty income, touring and international tax, sync deals, foreign withholding and catalogue sales.
What we do for musicians
WallsMan Creative is an ICAEW-regulated chartered practice working exclusively with the creative industries, acting for artists, bands, producers, songwriters, session players, DJs, managers and labels across Kingston upon Thames, London and the UK.
- Royalty income accounting:Â streaming, performance, mechanical, sync and neighbouring rights, reconciled properly rather than banked and forgotten
- Self Assessment tax returns: gig fees, session work, teaching, royalties and everything else in one place
- Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: quarterly submissions set up and filed
- Touring and international tax:Â withholding, double taxation treaties and foreign performance income
- VAT:Â merchandise, live sales, overseas performances and digital income
- Limited company accounts and Corporation Tax:Â for artist companies, labels and publishers
- Payroll:Â for bands with employed members, crew and label staff
- Tax planning:Â advances, spike years, catalogue disposals and the January bill
- Funding and grant support:Â PRS Foundation, Help Musicians, Arts Council England and creative industry tax reliefs
- Management reports and cash-flow forecasting:Â because income arrives months after the work
Who we work with in the music industry
- Independent artists and bands:Â self-releasing, label-signed, or somewhere between
- Session musicians and players:Â multiple engagers, PAYE and self-employed income in the same year
- Producers and mix engineers:Â points, advances and studio businesses
- Songwriters and composers: publishing income, sync placements and PRS registrations
- DJs and electronic artists:Â bookings, fees, agent commission and overseas dates
- Managers and management companies: commission income and client money
- Independent labels and publishers: royalty accounting, artist statements and recoupment
- Orchestras, ensembles and live producers:Â where Orchestra Tax Relief and the adjacent live-performance reliefs apply
- Music teachers and educators:Â often alongside performing income, which changes the picture
Why work with accountants for musicians?
Industry Expertise
We understand the unique financial landscape of the music world and provide specialised guidance.
Clear & Practical Advice
No financial jargon – just straight-talking advice to help you make informed decisions.
Maximising Your Income
From tax efficiency to smart budgeting, we help you keep more of what you earn.
Transparent & Flexible Pricing
No hidden costs – just affordable, tailored financial support for music professionals.
Which sounds like you?
Irregular income, multiple streams and quiet months. We build your numbers around how you actually earn.
- Personal tax
- Self Assessment
- First-time freelancer
- Thinking about going limited
Corporation tax, dividends, payroll & the full suite of creative-sector reliefs. Tailored for your business.
- VAT
- Payroll
- Year-end accounts
- R&D/creative reliefs and funding
WallsMan Creative are a fantastic accountant, always very prompt with enquiries and replies, excellent service throughout and I would highly recommend them!
Frequently Asked Questions about accounting for the music industry
We work exclusively with creative industries, including musicians, bands, composers, producers, and music businesses. With over 10 years of experience, we understand how the music industry works financially.
Yes. We help with Orchestra Tax Relief, Theatre Tax Relief (for musical theatre) and R&D credits for music technology. Our tax team ensures you claim everything you’re entitled to.
Touring involves cross‑border VAT, withholding tax and complex budgeting. We manage tour budgets, advise on per‑diem allowances and liaise with overseas tax authorities to minimise tax leakage.
Yes! We offer affordable packages for self‑released musicians, including bookkeeping, income‑splitting agreements and guidance on when to incorporate.
That's what we do! We support musicians as they grow, helping with cash flow planning, business structure, and long-term financial strategy.
Because we exclusively work with creative industries!
Our 10+ years of experience, deep understanding of the music industry, and practical approach mean advice that truly fits musicians and music businesses.
Useful reading for musicians and music businesses
Guides and resources to help musicians pay less tax and make smarter financial decisions.
Written by our team, for creative businesses like yours.
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