Tax

At CC Young, our experienced tax team specialises in supporting clients in the music and entertainment world.

Whether you’re dealing with international tax matters or looking for straightforward advice, we’re here to make your tax journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.

We advise on the best trading structure for your situation, whether that’s as a sole trader, partnership, LLP or limited company/AB. We handle all aspects of royalty income and taxation in collaboration with our partners at Y Royalties. If you face HMRC, Skatteverket, IRS enquiries or tax investigations, we work to secure favourable outcomes and consistently achieve positive results on our clients’ behalf.

Personal Tax

We offer personal tax planning designed to help you make the most of your income and reduce your tax exposure with sound, practical advice.

Our team covers all areas of personal tax from UK, Sweden and the US, including:

Income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax (except in Sweden where not applicable)
National Insurance contribution / Social Security—maximising contributions through out the year and constantly reviewing to make sure clients have the qualifying years necessary to gain a full state pension.
Artist averaging and other specialist calculations to minimise your tax bill
Pension reliefs—strategically used to lower tax liabilities and avoid losing valuable benefits like child or state allowances
Ongoing reviews—we regularly monitor your income and advise on the most tax-efficient mix of salary and dividends
Stamp Taxes—support with share transfers and property purchases
Corporation Tax—From single director, to large international groups we manage all aspects of the compliance across the board including ATED and Non – resident landlords returns.

We also offer...

Research & Development Tax Relief claims

SEIS/EIS applications and advance assurance support

Tailored advice for expanding businesses and multi-entity structures

International Tax Solutions

Many artists feel the pull of other markets or wish to expand form their home market, with many of our clients splitting time between countries, or expand into new markets like the US, Europe, and Asia.

VAT

Our VAT compliance work includes everything from start-ups, e-commerce to VAT groups. We help businesses navigate VAT at every stage, form a sole trader to international VAT Groups. We will help from the start of your VAT journey, into the ore intricate situations that may occur.

Tax Due Diligence

In partnership with Y Royalties, we assist with the tax side of company and asset purchases, from small acquisitions to multi-million-pound deals. We identify potential risks early so you can proceed with confidence.

Payroll

We deal with all payrolls from one director to large groups, including internationally mobile employees.

We provide comprehensive payroll support tailored to the requirements of clients operating in both the UK and Sweden. Our payroll departments support all aspects of payroll processing, including the preparation and submission of relevant local payroll documentation.

Tax Authority Support

We are all aware how difficult it can be to interact with HMRC / IRS/ Skatteverket and those brown envelopes. Our expert team will handle all communication for you, reducing stress and ensuring your tax affairs are in safe hands.

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