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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.
Approved promoters, agents and merchandisers in the middleman scheme for non-resident rock and pop entertainers.
Permitted Activities for Visitors
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Use these forms if you are an entertainer or sportsperson from outside the UK.
This Tax Information and Impact Note explains National Insurance changes for entertainers from 6 April 2014.
Use form FEU8 to apply for a reduced tax payment if you're a foreign performer and have engagements in the UK.
How to apply for a reduced rate of withholding tax, and work out the tax due on worldwide earnings.
Call or write to HMRC for tax advice if you're a non-UK resident entertainer or sportsperson who performs or competes in the UK
Arrangements for entertainers to apply to have Class 1 employee's National Insurance contributions treated as paid.
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