There are many good reasons to choose us to manage your accounts &
tax affairs. We offer a dedicated service, specialising in the Entertainments
Industry and Performing Arts, which is tailored to your specific needs.
Our comprehensive service includes:
Ease
of use - online forms for you to download:
Forget
your troubles - we are going to make this process easier for you
- no fines, penalties or stress. Did you know that 1 in 10 people pay
a fine each year for a late tax return? That doesn't have to be you.
Leave the difficult job to us. You'll receive personal attention from
a chartered accountant and tax expert and benefit from our specialist
services tailored to your needs -
"Forget your troubles, come on get happy!"
Set
Fee - fixed affordable fee for artists & performers:
- Set
of Annual Accounts
- Annual
Tax Return (SA Return)
- All
dealings with the Inland Revenue & HMRC
But it
is easier than that - you can pay by Direct
Debit, so you don't have to worry about one payment you might
not be able to make.
You can also pay a one-off fee of £59 for Fee Protection. This
is an option, but we do advise as if circumstances should result in
you receiving an enquiry or investigation from HMRC then all costs are
covered.
The above
usually applies to sole traders, although all online & direct debit
facilities are available to all our clients. If we feel there is extra
work required than initially quoted for, we will of course discuss the
cost implications with you before progressing.
VAT
& Bookkeeping Assistance
For
individuals & companies over the VAT threshold (currently £68,000),
or those simply seeking extra help & advice, we can offer an in
house bookkeeping service or one of ouy bookkeeping team can train you
or a member of your team on a computer system that will ensure your
books are kept correctly & easy to manage. Please contact
us if this is something that may be of interest.
Tax
Expertise
This can be quite complex & certainly seem that way. Many professionals
in the entertainment industry are both employed (PAYE) & self employed
& often have several tax codes. The amount of clients we have who
are put on incorrect tax codes by employers is astounding. This is important
to get right to ensure you do not pay too much tax or face a huge bill
at the end of the year. This is why we have tax specialists who have
a wealth of knowledge with regard to the arts & entertainment industries.
It is just as important for companies & limited companies and like
anything if done properly is not a stress. We are more than happy to
deal with all tax issues for all our clients from standard self assessment
returns to investigations & all areas in between. Get
in touch if you are concerned or unsure.
Specialist
Knowledge/Advice
Our staff
are abreast of all current laws effecting the industries and have specialists
with excellent knowledge of all Equity, PACT & BECTU rules &
regulations.
Comments
from our Clients
Our
current clients include actors in theatre, film & television, cameramen,
riggers, theatre companies, dancers, singers, theatres, directors, electricians,
set designers & many more besides. Here are comments from just a
few:
Stephen
Bygrave (Director)
"Centre Stage has taken a big weight of my shoulders. I
can now give 100% to the performers, without the worry of finance. I
know my accountant is specialised in my field and I trust him to know
what is best for my company."
Natalie
Scott (Dancer & Choreographer)
"I don't know the first thing about accounts and the word 'tax'
terrifies me. Since leaving dance college 2 years ago, I had done nothing
with regards to my accounts or tax and was beginning to panic. A friend
recommended Centre Stage and I sent them all my details online and they
sorted everything else. It has been a huge relief. The best thing is
I can afford £35 each month."
John
Thomas (Actor)
"Centre Stage are very good at dealing with all my tax and
accounting needs. They really are the business."
Hannah
Nicholls (Singer/Dancer - Thompson Cruise ships)
"As a graduate, Centre Stage Accountants have helped
me tremendously. Dance College did not prepare me for the the financial
complications that lay ahead in the world of Self-Employment. Centre
Stage Accountants have taken care of all my tax and National Insurance,
they couldn't have made it easier."
