Comedians need specialist Accountants...
The vibrant and dynamic world of comedians often clashes with the more conventional approach of traditional professional advisors — but not at LEES. We understand the unique pressures of your profession, where success depends on image, reputation, and staying competitive. Your schedule can swing between quiet periods and intense demands, making it essential to have your tax and accounting matters seamlessly managed.
Comedians often earn income from a wide variety of sources, including repeat fees, residuals from past projects, royalties from recorded performances, sponsorship deals, and public appearance fees. There may also be payments for travel, subsistence expenses, and other miscellaneous earnings.
Given these diverse income streams, most comedians face unpredictable fluctuations in workload and income, which can vary dramatically from month to month or year to year. Few comedians enjoy the stability of long-term employment contracts, making their earnings highly sensitive to factors such as industry trends, personal reputation, and the availability of work. A recent survey of Equity members even revealed that 25% had not worked at all in the preceding year.
With these challenges in mind, having specialist accountants who truly understand the complexities of your profession is essential. At LEES, we're here to ensure your finances stay on track, even when your career path isn't predictable.
How LEES can help
In order to maximise your time, we offer services such as:
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Tour budgets
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Tour funding and finance
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Bookkeeping
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Annual accounts compliance
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Tax planning and compliance
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VAT treatment and compliance
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Payroll
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Advice on business structures
A few of the places our clients have performed:
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