Specialist Accounting for Creatives, Performers, Producers, Agencies, Broadcasters and Developers
The creative and media sectors thrive on originality and agility – and so should your financial support. At Streets, we provide specialist accountancy, tax and advisory services to individuals and businesses working in media, entertainment, gaming and the wider creative industries.
Our Streets Media division, along with trusted specialist firm Mark Carr & Co., brings together decades of experience across television, music, video gaming, publishing, content creation, fashion and the performing arts.
We understand the reality of project-based work, fluctuating income, international royalties and the fast-moving nature of creative businesses – and we deliver advice that keeps pace.
We support clients across London, Brighton & Hove, Bristol, Manchester and beyond, with an international reach for globally active creatives.
Clients We Support with Media Accountants
We work with a diverse and growing portfolio of creatives and businesses, including:
- Production companies in film, TV, advertising and animation
- Television broadcasters and studios
- Video game developers, publishers and indie studios
- YouTubers, digital content creators and influencers
- Designers, fashion brands and artists
- Music professionals including performers, producers and rights holders
- Literary agents and publishing houses
- Talent managers, agencies and performance companies
- Touring performers, entertainers and stage creatives
Our Accounting for Creatives Services
Accounting, Financial Management and Compliance
- Annual accounts and statutory reporting
- Management accounts and performance tracking
- Cloud-based systems including Xero, Dext and bespoke royalty accounting
- Artist income statements and agency summary reporting
- Crew payroll and production accounting in line with Film & TV tax guidelines
- Royalty income reconciliation and cross-border income management
Taxation and Creative Sector Incentives
- Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR)
- R&D Tax Reliefs for creative and digital innovation
- Film, High-End TV, Animation and Theatre Tax Relief
- SEIS and EIS structuring for production and digital media businesses
- VAT planning and advice for creatives, agencies and broadcasters
- IR35 advice and support for PSCs, freelancers and consultants
Personal Tax and International Income Support
- Self-assessment for artists, actors, presenters and content creators
- Cross-border income structuring and international entertainer relief
- Domicile and residency guidance
- Capital gains, inheritance tax and wealth planning
Business Advisory and Strategic Support
- Business incorporation and restructuring for creatives and rights holders
- Brand, IP and licensing income structuring
- Exit planning, succession and retirement advice
- Growth planning and investment readiness for studios and agencies
Why Choose Streets Accountants for Creatives?
Specialist Creative Sector Knowledge
We’ve worked for decades with artists, creators, broadcasters and producers – from grassroots performers to award-winning studios.
One-Stop Financial Support for Creatives and Agencies
We manage everything from tax reliefs to payroll, international income to artist statements – giving you time to focus on your craft.
Expertise in Gaming and Digital Media
We support developers, streamers, creators and gaming companies with tax, VGTR, growth planning and international structuring.
National Reach, Global Perspective
With offices in creative hubs and clients around the world, we deliver locally relevant, globally connected advice.
Let Your Creativity Take Centre Stage – We’ll Take Care of the Numbers
Whether you’re on camera, behind the mic, producing IP or managing talent, Streets provides the expert financial support your career or business deserves.
