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Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Withhold tax on payments to foreign entertainers and sportspersons when they exceed their personal allowance and how to make payments to HMRC.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Use form FEU8 to apply for a reduced tax payment if you're a foreign performer and have engagements in the UK.
Approved promoters, agents and merchandisers in the middleman scheme for non-resident rock and pop entertainers.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing entertainment for clients
Check your local council for advice on becoming a licensed chaperone for children in the entertainment, modelling or sports
How to apply for a reduced rate of withholding tax, and work out the tax due on worldwide earnings.
This series brings together all documents relating to Entertainment Licensing statistics
Rules covering how entertainment and modelling agencies work; charging fees and refunds for for finding work
Guide for applicants who are considering on making a visa application, or sponsoring an applicant if they want to work in the UK.
Use this helpsheet to understand tax rules on non-resident entertainers and sportspersons.
This Tax Information and Impact Note explains National Insurance changes for entertainers from 6 April 2014.
Use this form if you're a foreign entertainer or sportsperson whenever you make a payment or deduct tax.
A checklist for musical artists and accompanying staff working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Use these forms if you are an entertainer or sportsperson from outside the UK.
HM Revenue and Customs position on the payment of National Insurance contributions by entertainers.
Find out how to account for VAT on entertainment provided by your business.
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