SRLV News & Updates
From headline-making Budget announcements to government tax reforms and worldwide events, we address the key financial issues and emerging trends, weighing up their potential implications for creative, corporate, owner managed business and private clients, alongside sharing our in-depth industry knowledge, people updates and company news.
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The VAT Fight That Could Save British Hospitality: Adam Hyman on Restaurants, High Streets and The Good Food Guide
Partner and Executive Chairman Marc Voulters sits down with Adam Hyman, founder of CODE Hospitality and owner of The Good Food Guide, to discuss the state of British hospitality, the pressure facing restaurants, pubs and cafés, and the growing campaign to reduce VAT for the sector.
Music IP, Estate Planning and Catalogue Sales: Colin Newman on Protecting Royalties, Rights and Creative Wealth
Director of Royalties Danny Fletcher sits down with Colin Newman, one of SRLV’s most experienced music industry specialists, to explore the complex world of music IP, estate planning, royalties, catalogue valuation and copyright ownership.
A Landmark Year For Early Careers At SRLV
This year has marked a standout moment for early careers at SRLV, with the highest level of interest we have ever seen across our Graduate and Intern programmes.
Tina Sunderland on leadership, motherhood and work-life balance
In this special International Women’s Day interview, SRLV partner, Tina Sunderland reflects on her career so far and how becoming a mother has influenced her approach to work and leadership.
The Reality of Growth: Lessons from SRLV’s Women in Business Panel
SRLV’s Women in Business breakfast brought together over 100 founders and leaders for an honest, thought provoking discussion on growth, fundraising, leadership and resilience - sharing real-life insights on how to build businesses that last.
Leading With Values: How Zuleikha Cassim Blends Faith, Culture and Career
SRLV partner Zuleikha Cassim reflects on her remarkable 30-year career, as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations. Zul speaks about her experience as a Muslim woman in the professional sector, her role as a community leader, and her commitment to creating opportunities for others.
Women in Accountancy: A Conversation with Emmeline Brown
To mark International Women’s Day, SRLV’s Emmeline Brown talks about her path into the profession, the importance of visible female leadership, and how inclusive workplaces can help the next generation of women thrive.
SPRING STATEMENT 2026 I OUTCOMES AND ANALYSIS
Whilst yesterday's Spring Statement did not contain any policy announcements, there were still some revealing economic insights to ponder ahead of next month's tax changes and the Autumn Budget.
SPRING STATEMENT 2026 I OUR INITIAL REACTION
As expected, Rachel Reeves’ second Spring Statement was a largely quiet affair today (03 March) with no real surprises or major tax announcements.
Navigating Music Royalties in a Changing Industry: Insights from PRS for Music
In Season One of Not Just A Number, Danny Fletcher, Director of the royalties team at SRLV, sat down with Tony Barton, Director of Writer Relations at PRS for Music, to discuss the foundations of music copyright, the complexities of streaming royalties and the growing value of music catalogues.
Live, Love, Work, Prosper: A Conversation with Michael Tobin CBE
In Season One of Not Just A Number, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and long-time client, Michael Tobin CBE sat down with SRLV Partner and Executive Chairman Marc Voulters to share his extraordinary career story and what it means to build a legacy beyond profit, with humility and meaning.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW PARTNER: KIERON CLEMENT-SMITH
With a background advising business owners and international high-net worth families, our newly appointed Partner, Kieron, reflects on what’s inspired him in his career so far, and the importance of networking and business development for those aspiring to reach partnership.
The Truth About Music Business Today with Music Managers Forum Vice Chair Jill Hollywood
In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, Partner Grant Court sits down with Jill Hollywood, founder of Echo Beach Management and one of the most respected producer managers in the UK.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW PARTNER: PEMBE OZORAN
With over 30 years of entertainment industry expertise, Pembe reflects on her career journey with SRLV so far and the steps which led her to become one of our newest partners.
UK Budget Special: 2025 Tax Changes, Non Dom Rules, IHT, Property, Dividends and What It Means For You
In this special episode of Not Just A Number, SRLV partners break down every major tax change announced in the Chancellor’s 2025 Autumn Budget.
Autumn Budget 2025: Outcomes and Analysis
With seismic tax changes announced over the last two Budgets and an estimated 1 in 4 working people paying higher rate tax by 2029, our tax team share their views on the Chancellor’s latest proposals and their potential impacts on individuals and businesses.
Autumn Budget 2025: Our Initial Reaction
Tax partners Steve Wren and Kieron Clement-Smith share key highlights from Rachel Reeves’ second Budget, and the raft of reforms and tax changes forecast to raise some £26bn, including increases to taxes on income from property, savings, and dividends.
From $500 Startup To Global Investment Fund; Bridging Continents Through Global Business
In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith is in conversation with Newton Ndege, Managing Director and intellectual proprietor of GNG Global Investments.
Budget 2025: What Might Be Coming? Rumours and Speculation Ahead of 26 November
As we approach the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, speculation is rife about what Chancellor Rachel Reeves might announce. Partners Steven Wren and Kieron Clement-Smith round up the latest rumours circulating in Westminster and the media.
Partners Named in Billboard List for Third Consecutive Year
We are pleased to announce that four of our partners have featured among Billboard’s 2025 Top Business Managers – an influential list that highlights the work of leading financial advisors in the music industry.
From Saving Lives to Storytime: How Kitt Medical and Do Re Mi Books Are Redefining Purpose-Driven Business
In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Adam Stanley is in conversation with Zak Marks, co-founder of Kitt Medical, and Sam Voulters, co-founder of Do Re Mi Books.
Why an Auditor Is Required to Sign Accountants’ Reports for BFI Submissions (IFTC)
From 1 July 2025, the British Film Institute (BFI) introduced a statutory auditor registry. SRLV’s Partner and Creative Industry Tax Relief specialist, Jai Vora, reveals what this means for productions and why the change has come about.
What Talent Must Know To Succeed; Redefining Legal Practice for the Creative Industries
SRLV partner Janice Lloyd sits down with Praveen Bhatia – co-founder of Tan Ward Media and Entertainment Lawyers – to explore how specialist law firms are dealing with a reshaping of the creative industry.
Introducing our new partner: Adam Stanley
From intern to partner, Adam looks back on his career with SRLV so far and his aspirations for the future as one of the firm’s newest partners.
Why HNWIs Are Relocating to Dubai: Tax, Lifestyle, and Family Office Strategy
In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith sits down with Tom Keya, CEO of Ruthberg LLC and legal consultant, to explore the realities of relocating to Dubai.
From Kitchen Table to Global Empire: Natasha Thomas on Building, Scaling & Balancing It All
In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Linda Botha sits down with Natasha Thomas, Founder and CEO of Total Management Group and Lockdown Liquor & Co, to unpack one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial journeys in the creative and events industry.
SRLV ANNOUNCES TRIO OF PARTNER APPOINTMENTS
WEST-END accountancy firm, SRLV, has appointed three new partners after promoting music and entertainment directors, Pembe Ozoran and Adam Stanley, and tax director Kieron Clement-Smith.
The FIG Regime: A New Era for International Tax Planning
Following the end of the ‘non-dom’ regime, our US tax specialist, Tom Buchan, highlights the benefits of its replacement for new arrivals to the UK and in particular, US citizens and Green Card holders.
Isabel Stanley Wins ETL GLOBAL Future Stars Competition
We’re thrilled to announce that Isabel Stanley, a Manager at SRLV, has won the ETL GLOBAL Future Stars competition - an international event designed to spotlight rising talent in the legal, accountancy and tax advisory sectors.
The Final Ride: 70 Miles for 70 Years
This September, SRLV’s founding partners Richard Rosenberg and Laurence Finger will don their lycra one last time for a cause that’s been close to their hearts for decades. The team will cycle 70 miles a day from Cardiff to London - one mile for every year of Richard and Laurence’s milestone birthdays.
Inheritance Tax Changes: What Business Owners, Expats & Families Need to Know Now
In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, we unpack the sweeping changes to UK Inheritance Tax announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget and what they mean for entrepreneurs, family business’, pension savers, international residents and UK expats.
How To Get Paid for Your Music: Royalty Secrets, Streaming Income & Copyright Advice with Tony Barton (PRS for Music)
In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Director Danny Fletcher sits down with Tony Barton, Director of Writer Relations at PRS for Music, the UK’s leading collection management organisation (CMO) for music creators.
Building To a £3.5 Billion Exit: Michael Tobin CBE on What It Takes To Build Businesses and Give Back In a Real Way
In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, Partner and Executive Chairman Marc Voulters is in conversation with world-renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author Michael Tobin CBE.
How the UK Government could rebalance the rules for non-UK domiciles
The Finance Act 2025 introduced significant changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals, particularly around Inheritance Tax (IHT). In this article, SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith shares how the Treasury could minimise the adverse impact of these reforms - and why it matters.
How Five Female Founders Built Multi-Million Pound Brands From Scratch
In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, we bring together five of the UK’s most inspiring female founders for a no-holds-barred conversation on what it takes to build a business from scratch and scale it into a success story.
How to Relocate to Dubai and the UAE: Visas, Free Zones & Tax Benefits Explained
In this episode of Not Just a Number, host Kieron Clement-Smith, Partner at SRLV, sits down with Jamie Harvey of Rosemont Partners, a relocation and company formation expert who has helped hundreds of private clients and businesses move to the UAE.
How MonRae Is Redefining Talent Management in the Creator Economy
In this episode of Not Just a Number, host Adam Stanley, Partner at SRLV, sits down with Bronagh Monahan and Elspeth Rae – the pioneering founders of MonRae, a creator-led talent management agency which is breaking the mould in the YouTube space.
Introducing our new podcast series: Not Just A Number
In this pilot episode of Not Just a Number, hosts Marc Voulters, Partner and Executive Chairman, and Kieron Clement-Smith, Partner, explain why SRLV created a podcast, who it’s for and how it will benefit our clients and contacts.
SRLV launches new podcast series for entrepreneurs and creatives
We are delighted to announce that SRLV is launching a new podcast series for creatives, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families.
Inheritance Tax: the next few years…
With some £5tn of wealth predicted to pass from baby boomers to younger generations over the next 30 years* and IHT reforms, including pensions, on the horizon, we summarise the key changes for individuals to consider as part of their ongoing estate planning.
Inheritance Tax – A Summary
This is an introduction to the general principles of Inheritance Tax (IHT) which is levied on a person's estate when they die and certain gifts made during their lifetime.
Personal Tax – When is Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax Payable?
This is an introduction to the general principles of Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax in relation to Personal Tax. Under the self assessment regime an individual is responsible for ensuring that their tax liability is calculated and any tax owing is paid on time.
VAT
This is an introduction to the general principles of Value Added Tax (VAT). VAT registered businesses act as unpaid tax collectors and are required to account promptly and accurately for all the tax revenue collected by them. The VAT system is policed by HMRC with heavy penalties for breaches.
IR35 Personal Service Companies
This is an introduction to the general principles of IR35 Personal Service Companies. IR35 is the UK's anti-avoidance tax legislation, designed to tax 'disguised' employment at a rate similar to employment.
National Insurance
National Insurance (NI) is often overlooked yet it is the largest source of government revenue after income tax. In this introduction, we explore some of the general principles, issues and potential problems.
Capital Gains Tax: An Overview
A capital gain arises when certain capital (or 'chargeable') assets are sold at a profit. The gain is the sale proceeds (net of selling costs) less the purchase price (including acquisition costs). This factsheet is an introduction to the general principles of Capital Gains Tax.
Corporation Tax Self Assessment
This is an introduction to the general principles of Corporation Tax Self Assessment. In it, we explore the requirements and practicalities for businesses, as well as the enquiry regime and potential penalties.
Personal Tax – Self Assessment
This is an introduction to the general principles of Personal Tax and Self Assessment. Under the self assessment regime an individual is responsible for ensuring that their tax liability is calculated and any tax owing is paid on time.
SRLV hosts first ‘Women in Business’ Event
On June 12, SRLV hosted the first in their new series of ‘Women in Business’ events at Soho House. It promised to be a fascinating morning full of insight from five formidable female founders, and so it was!
Spring Statement 2025: Outcomes & Analysis
Following yesterday’s Spring Statement, SRLV Tax Partner, Steve Wren, and Director, Kieron Clement-Smith, share their insights on the key outcomes, along with the potential tax changes that could be announced in the Budget.
Spring Forecast 2025: Our Initial Reaction
Today’s Spring Forecast was much as expected, with announcements including cuts to the welfare budget and an increase to defence spending. SRLV’s Tax Partner, Steve Wren, and Director, Kieron Clement-Smith, share their thoughts on the key measures, along with the progress of recent consultations on Agricultural Relief and Inheritance Tax.
Withholding Tax: where we are now (part two)
Touring for most acts today is a truly international operation, especially as more markets and regions open up. Careful and strategic planning around taxation – how much is due to be paid and in which countries – is essential. Steve Wren from SRLV explains the key principles and dos and don’ts of withholding tax, as well as highlighting the latest issues.
Withholding Tax: where we are now (part one)
Touring for most acts today is a truly international operation, especially as more markets and regions open up. Careful and strategic planning around taxation – how much is due to be paid and in which countries – is essential. Steve Wren from SRLV explains the key principles and dos and don’ts of withholding tax, as well as highlighting the latest issues.
SRLV Partners are Newest Members of Exclusive Creative Network, Trusted Advisor
We are pleased to announce that ten SRLV partners and staff are now members of Los Angeles-based Trusted Advisor - an international private membership group for music, entertainment and pro sport advisors.
Less Than One Month To Go For Graduate & Intern Applications
There’s less than one month to go before applications for SRLV’s graduate and intern programmes for 2025 close. As one of the UK’s top three music & entertainment accountants, there aren’t many firms offering opportunities like this, and numbers are limited!
Singapore on Thames, or the 51st state?
With the dawn of a new tax landscape for non-UK domiciles from April 2025 and a second Trump administration, Tom Buchan, Senior International Tax Manager, reflects on the UK’s incoming Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime and its impact on US taxpayers.
Applying For Graduate Programmes & Accountancy Internships at SRLV
We want you to have the very best chance of success and appreciate that this may be the first time you’ve applied for an internship or graduate scheme. To help, we’ve compiled our top tips for writing your application form and preparing for the final interview. Please refer to these as they include some common pitfalls that you’ll want to avoid.
Partner Trio Named in Billboard List for Second Year
We are pleased to announce that three of our partners have featured again among Billboard’s Top Business Managers - an influential list that highlights the work of leading financial advisors in the music industry.
Non-doms, trusts and the new FIG regime
The Autumn Budget confirmed that the UK’s ‘non-dom’ regime will be replaced with a new residence-based regime from 6 April 2025. SRLV’s tax team reviews further details published by the Treasury on how the new rules will work for current non-UK domiciles, British expatriates and new arrivals to the UK.
Autumn Budget 2024: Outcomes & Analysis
Yesterday’s Budget was a watershed moment, with seismic changes announced for this year and those to come. Our Tax Team share their views on the proposals, and warn that whilst businesses will carry the lion’s share of tax increases, the impact of future reforms to the Non-Dom rules and Inheritance Tax should not be underestimated.
Autumn Budget 2024: Initial Reaction
Steve Wren and Kieron Clement-Smith share their quickfire summary of Rachel Reeves’ historic first Budget, and the raft of major reforms and tax changes she announced, including an increase to employers’ NIC contributions, which is expected to raise £24bn per year.
SRLV partner honoured in Future of Business Management List
Grant Court, has been named as an honoree in Trusted Advisor’s Third Annual Future of Business Management List
Tax Rumours & The Autumn Budget: Our Reaction
As Budget speculation mounts further following Rachel Reeves' admission that taxes will need to increase to help balance the nation's finances, SRLV’s partners Gavin Lenthall and Steve Wren and tax director Kieron Clement-Smith share their thoughts on the potential tax changes that the new Chancellor may be considering.
UK General Election 2024: The Labour government’s tax plans
Following Labour’s landslide election victory, SRLV’s partner Steven Wren and director Kieron Clement-Smith recap the party’s key tax pledges, which are likely to be introduced over the next Parliament, and consider other potential tax changes that could be on the agenda.
UK General Election 2024: The Key Tax Pledges
Ahead of the General Election on 4 July, SRLV’s partner Steve Wren and director Kieron Clement-Smith review the key tax pledges made by Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Green and Reform parties, as part of their election manifestos.
Music industry valuation expert joins SRLV
Our new consultant, renowned business valuation expert Alan Wallis, will be working alongside SRLV partners to expand the firm's specialist valuation and expert witness services for music Intellectual Property (IP), whilst adding to the team's existing expertise in other areas.
The New Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) and permanent Cultural Reliefs
The Chancellor responded to calls for additional tax reliefs for UK independent films, visual effects, as well as introducing new permanent rates for Cultural Reliefs in the recent Spring Budget which is welcome news for all, as our tax partner Jai Vora, explains.
The end of the non-dom regime
Far-reaching tax reforms for non-domiciles were announced as part of the Spring Budget this week. Our Tax Director, Kieron Clement-Smith, highlights the key points for new and existing non-doms, how and when the new rules will be introduced, and early actions to consider.
Spring Budget 2024: Outcomes & Analysis
Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, rose to the dispatch box yesterday for the most significant Budget speech of his tenure. Expectations were high, albeit that in the days leading up to the speech the Chancellor and PM were keen to downplay the “great election giveaway”.
Spring Budget 2024: Initial Reaction
Steve Wren and Kieron Clement-Smith share their quickfire summary of today’s much anticipated Spring Budget. The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced a raft of significant reforms and tax cuts, including the abolishment of the ‘non-dom’ regime, a further 2% national insurance cut and a reduction in the CGT rate for property disposals.
Withholding tax and international touring (part two)
As part of International Live Music Conference week, Steve Wren shares his insights into withholding tax (WHT) & why it matters for touring artists. Here, he covers some of the common pitfalls, issues specific to bands & crews, plus key tips for pre-tour planning.
Withholding tax and international touring (part one)
To mark International Live Music Conference week, SRLV partner Steve Wren shares his insights into withholding tax (WHT) & why it matters for touring artists. In this post, he explains what WHT is, how it works, where it can be reduced and why advance planning is essential.
Autumn Statement 2023: AVEC update
While the mention was fleeting in the Chancellor’s address, the final details of the reforms to Creative Industry Tax Reliefs and Audio-Visual Tax Reliefs have now been confirmed. Our Partner, Jai Vora, who specialises in tax reliefs for Film, TV and Video Games shares his thoughts on the amendments.
Autumn Statement 2023: Outcomes & Analysis
Jeremy Hunt delivered his second Autumn Statement this week. With a general election now expected next year and inflation below target, there was hope of a mooted pre-election giveaway following years of austerity and a high tax burden locked in for next year and beyond.
The Autumn Statement 2023: our initial reaction
Steven Wren and Kieron Clement-Smith share their quickfire summary of today’s quieter than anticipated Autumn Statement. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced a number of tax reductions with the “largest ever cut” to national insurance taking the headlines.
Partner Trio among Billboard’s 2023 Top Business Managers
We are delighted to reveal that three of our partners have been named among Billboard’s 2023 Top Business Managers – an influential annual list that highlights the work of leading financial advisors within the music industry.
SRLV ranked as one of the 2023 eprivateclient Top Accountancy Firms
We are proud to announce that SRLV has received a prestigious industry accolade after being named as a 2023 eprivateclient Top Accountancy Firm.
SRLV launches entry for its 2024 Creative Division internships
We’re excited to announce that applications for SRLV’s coveted Creative Division internships for 2024 are now live. If you’re a finance or business undergraduate looking to gain incredible work experience as part of a paid year in industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications for our 2024 graduate audit programme are open!
If you’re a final year student or graduate, applications for our highly sought-after audit training programme are officially open for 2024.
SRLV team conquers 276-mile challenge to raise £300,000 for charity
Four partners from SRLV have completed a challenging fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust, cycling a staggering 250-miles from London to Paris and rowing 26 miles, the equivalent of the English Channel, along the River Thames.
SRLV appoints its 20th partner
WEST-END accountancy firm, SRLV, has appointed its 20th partner after promoting music & entertainment director, Tina Sunderland.
Celebrating a meaningful year
This year is a meaningful one for SRLV in many ways; as well as marking our 35th anniversary, we are also celebrating a host of other business milestones, including our newly refreshed logo and website.
New partner to head up film & TV division at SRLV
WEST-END accountancy firm, SRLV, has appointed a new partner to lead its film and TV division and the expansion of its tax relief services for the creative industries.
Creative Tax Relief and R&D Reforms
Tax relief was a major topic of the Chancellor’s Budget this week, with its continued focus on helping the UK’s world-leading creative and technology industries to thrive in what has been a major success story.
Spring Budget 2023: Our Reaction
Our tax team gives their initial reaction to the Spring Budget 2023 which the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, presented to parliament earlier today.
Joan Hudson & Co Joins SRLV
BOUTIQUE entertainment accountants, Joan Hudson & Co Ltd (Joan Hudson & Co), has completed a deal to join West End music accounting specialists SRLV.