Finance and Planning

This helpsheet introduces the key points to consider before re-structuring or closing down.

This tax relief is now established and HMRC’s rules have been published, so have summarised the legislation and the principles and also provided guidance from consultant Sean Egan, who has been checking the detail with HMRC on behalf of ITC members.

It is impossible (and possibly dull!) to have a risk free existence but there are many areas where both the law and common sense require risk to be assessed and measures taken to avoid or minimise it.

This helpsheet explains some areas of VAT law that are relevant to the performing arts sector, in particular the issue of VAT exemption on ticket sales for not-for-profit organisations.

This note sets out brief guidance on the travel rules.

What should you pay? What can you reclaim?

How to go about collecting payment.

A useful summary of the different kinds of insurances a theatre company might need.

This helpsheet focuses on the records you should keep to ensure that you are in control of your finances.

From 6 April 2014 “entertainers” (performers/stage managers) will be considered self-employed for both tax and NI purposes.

Sean Egan, Head of Theatre & Arts at Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP solicitors highlights some issues that are likely to be relevant to ITC members.