Because your income is layered — your reporting should be, too.
A music career doesn’t behave like a standard business model. One month can be quiet, the next can be dominated by a tour, a release, or a licensing deal. Add royalties, publishing statements, and international payments — and it’s easy for the financial picture to become blurred.
Specialist accounting brings calm structure: clean records that reflect how you really earn, clear categorisation of costs, and a reliable approach to tax and VAT obligations. It also protects you from missing legitimate reliefs and allowances — because eligibility is only useful when the records are strong.
With the right framework, you gain confidence: knowing what you’ve earned, what you can claim, what you owe, and what you can safely reinvest — without the stress of last-minute surprises.
Yes. We support independent musicians, bands, composers, session players and music companies — tailoring the structure to how you earn, how you work and where you want to take your career.
Absolutely. We help you bring order to uneven income — improving visibility, planning ahead for quieter periods, and keeping your finances steady without overcomplicating the day-to-day.
We guide you on claimable costs that are genuinely business-related, such as equipment, travel, promotion, studio hire and relevant professional development — with records kept clean and supportable.
Yes. We help you organise and report complex income streams clearly — including royalties and licensing — so your reporting is accurate, your tax filings are correct, and you understand what’s really coming in.
Yes. Where relevant, we support you with the reporting and planning considerations that come with international earnings — including VAT obligations and overseas income complexity — so you stay compliant and in control.
Book a free, no-obligation conversation. We’ll understand how you earn, tighten the structure behind your numbers, and outline a clear plan — delivered with a calm, premium service experience.
Clear organisation across royalties, gigs, sessions, licensing and other income — so your reporting reflects the real shape of your career.
Practical visibility and planning that helps you stay steady through quiet periods — without losing momentum when strong months arrive.
Guidance on legitimate reliefs and music-related expenses — from equipment and travel to studio hire and promotion — underpinned by clean, supportable records.
Support where VAT applies, alongside practical guidance for overseas earnings — keeping your position accurate as your work crosses borders.
Disciplined bookkeeping that keeps everything organised — so your accounts are always ready for tax deadlines, funding conversations, or major decisions.
Practical guidance that respects how the industry works — with advice you can act on quickly, and a service that feels composed, not complicated.
Support planning around tours, releases and major projects — so costs are controlled, timing is clearer, and your cash position remains steady.
A more secure foundation over time — helping you understand performance, plan ahead, and keep more of what you earn with sensible, compliant decisions.
Clear insight, calmer decisions, and a stronger financial future.
When income is unpredictable, confidence comes from clarity — not guesswork. With disciplined records and consistent reporting, you can make decisions earlier: what to reinvest, what to hold back, and how to plan through quieter months.
We help you stay in control across royalties and licensing, gigs and tours, studio costs, promotion, travel, and the tax obligations that sit behind it all. The result is a cleaner financial picture and a calmer way of working — year-round, not only at filing time.
It’s premium accounting designed to keep your finances in tune — while you stay focused on the work.
| Traditional Accounting Firms | Rothstone Accountants | |
|---|---|---|
| Music Industry Understanding | Generic processes that miss industry nuance | ✓Built for royalties, gigs, touring and licensing |
| Income Complexity | One overall view with limited detail | ✓Clear organisation across multiple income streams |
| Tax & Reliefs | Reactive, often “file and forget” | ✓Proactive planning with well-supported claims |
| International Earnings | Limited support as complexity increases | ✓Practical oversight across overseas income and VAT where relevant |
| Cash Flow Control | Help arrives after pressure builds | ✓Steadier planning for quiet months and high-cost periods |
| Overall Experience | Transactional and admin-heavy | ✓Premium, relationship-led support with calm control |
