Payroll Services For Creatives
Stress-Free Payroll for Creative Businesses and Freelancers in the UK
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Running a creative business often means wearing a dozen hats, client calls, production deadlines, team coordination, and yes… payroll. Whether you manage a small studio, freelance crew, or growing creative agency, handling payroll correctly can feel overwhelming.
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At Creative and Numbers, we specialise in Payroll for Creatives, designed for the unique world of artists, designers, filmmakers, and media professionals. We take care of everything from payslips to HMRC submissions, so you can focus on what truly matters, your creative work.
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With us, payroll stops being a chore and becomes a seamless part of your studio’s rhythm.
Because Paying People Shouldn’t Be a Headache
In the creative world, teams are fluid, freelancers one week, full-time staff the next. Managing who gets paid what (and when) shouldn’t take up your creative energy.
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Here’s why smooth payroll matters:
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Stay compliant with HMRC’s PAYE and RTI rules
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Keep your team or contractors paid on time, every time
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Reduce admin stress before every pay run
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Avoid penalties or late submissions
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Build trust with reliable, transparent systems
When payroll runs smoothly, everyone, including you can breathe easier.
What’s Included in Our Payroll Services for Creatives
We tailor our Payroll Services to fit the creative industry’s unique structure, from solo freelancers to growing studios.
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Here’s what’s included:
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PAYE Setup & Registration: Get your payroll system ready and HMRC-compliant.
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Monthly or Weekly Pay Runs: Accurate, on-time payments for your team.
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Payslips & Summaries: Digital payslips for employees and clear breakdowns for you.
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RTI & HMRC Submissions: We handle all Real Time Information reporting.
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Pension Auto-Enrolment: Full compliance and staff communication handled.
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Year-End Support: P60s, P45s, and final submissions taken care of.
We make payroll personal, precise, and painless, built for how creative teams actually operate.
How Payroll for Creatives Helps You
You didn’t start a creative business to learn tax codes or payroll software. That’s our world, not yours.
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Our Payroll for Creatives helps you:
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Save hours every month
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Stay fully compliant with HMRC
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Keep your team happy and paid on time
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Avoid last-minute payroll panic
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Focus on your projects instead of paperwork
Less admin. More creativity. That’s the goal.
Our Approach: Simple, Transparent, and Creative-Friendly
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What Our Clients say
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Nick Jay
Director
I have over a decade of experience in film directing, acting, and producing, I'm thrilled to say I launched my first company in 2024 called 76 Lucky Street, alongside my two talented partners. Our debut script is a horror feature film, backed by distribution and production partners in London and Los Angeles. I'm grateful for the guidance and support of Creative & Numbers, who've been instrumental in my journey. They have gone above and beyond advising me over the years. I'm excited to further develop our partnership with C&N and continue to bring innovative and original stories to life on screen
