creative industries
Our services range from auditing, corporation tax, employer tax to VAT and corporate finance.
London is acknowledged as a global centre for the creative industries so it is no surprise that haysmacintyre has various teams who specialise in supporting the sector.
We have numerous client organisations in the creative industries including the media, entertainment, communications, fashion and arts sectors. In addition, we also provide personal tax advice to individual entertainers, celebrities, sportspeople and artists and work for an increasing number of managing agents. As well as serving the creative elements of the technology sector, we also advise numerous mainstream technology companies who are typically fast growing and international in scope.
haysmacintyre is located just a few minutes walk from Covent Garden and Soho – in many ways the spiritual home of the creative hub of media in London. Yet we are just as close to the City and the essential sources of finance and other professional advisers there which are, in many ways, the life blood of the sector.
Think London outlines the core reasons why London is so popular for the creative industries:
- A global hub of trained creative minds - Nearly 400,000 people work in London’s creative industries.
- Rich consumer base – With a population of almost 12 million, London is home to Europe’s largest and wealthiest consumer base.
- Intellectual property protection – London is one of the best places in the world to protect your intellectual property. haysmacintyre is well connected to the best intellectual property lawyers and attorneys.
- The Olympic opportunity – The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games aims to become the first truly digital games. See our information on the corporate sports and not for profit sports sectors.
- Inspiration – With its museums, galleries, theatres, cutting edge arts and architecture London is an inspiring place. Two thirds of London is green space and water. See our arts section.
- Business friendly taxation, transport, employment and legislation – It is easier to do business in London than any other European city as there are fewer restrictions on commerce. Check our tax section and blogs for the latest news on business and personal tax rates.
- Access to capital and funding – London is one of the world’s leading financial centres and offers tax breaks to certain media businesses. Further information is in our corporate finance services and financial services sector pages.
- Advanced digital infrastructure – London has 100% broadband coverage together with world leading wireless and data networks and digital storage.