Tokyo Summer Career Forum 2023
Join us on June 24th and 25th at Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall for the Tokyo Summer Career Forum 2023!
How musicians living in the UK may be affected by Brexit
The ability to travel and work freely and easily in the EU is of paramount importance to our members. That's why we campaigned to stay in the EU, and why we do not support the Withdrawal Bill that has passed through parliament.
Useful links
Links: The Government’s Transition Checklist Click here.
Brexit – Changes for Businesses and Individuals
The UK is leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union and the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 will affect Individuals, businesses as well as travel to and from the EU.
Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension
What We Know The Government announced on 2 November 2020 that it will double the level of financial support for self-employed workers in November during the second coronavirus lockdown in England.
Self-Assessment Customers to Benefit from Enhanced Payment Plans
As part of the Government Support Package to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, HMRC have announced earlier this year that: The July 2020 Payment on Account may be deferred until 31 January 2021. This in an automatic offer with no
Payment of VAT
On 20 March the Government announced that VAT payments would be deferred for a period of three months. The deferral: Was available to all UK VAT registered businesses (including non-established taxable persons); Applied to payments due bet
Business Grants
Following the lockdown measures announced by the Government on 31 October 2020 that are due to take effect on 5 November, the Government has announced that it will provide financial support via grants for those businesses that are required
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
What We Know Following the lockdown measures announced by the Government on 31 October 2020 that are due to take eff ect on 5 November, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) which was due to end on 31 October 2020, will be extended until December. The Job Support Scheme which was due to take effect from 1 November has now been postponed.
Job Support Scheme
The Job Support Scheme is designed to protect viable jobs in businesses who are facing lower demand over the winter months due to Covid-19, to help keep their employees attached to the workforce.
Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Grant Extension
The Chancellor recognises the continued impact that COVID-19 has had on the self-employed and has taken action to provide support. The SEISS Grant Extension provides critical support to the self-employed.
Kickstart Scheme Grant
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers who create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus (“CJRB”)
The Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS) is ending on 31 October 2020. For the final month of CJRS, the government will pay 60% of wages up to a cap of £1,875 for the hours the employee is on furlough.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
• CJRS closes to new entrants on 30 June. • Given the minimum furlough period, if Employers are yet to make a claim under CJRS and they wish to do so going forward under the new scheme “CJRS2” then they have until 10 June to notify staff so that their period of furlough can commence in time. • For Employers who have previously made a claim under CJRS, they too have until 10 June to notify any employee not previously furloughed, if they wish for that employee to be eligible under CJRS2.
Summary of Government Support produced by Prager Metis LLP –Last updated 29 April 2020
The Coronavirus Bounce Back Loan has been designed for small and medium-sized businesses enabling them to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 (capped at 25% of turnover) with the Government taking on 100% of the risk.
Summary of Government Support produced by Prager Metis LLP – Last updated 4 May 2020
Finding Financial Support The Government has launched an on-line tool to help both Companies and the self-employed find details of the loans, tax relief and grants they may be eligible for. The business Support Finder can be found at the following web page Click Here.
Government Grant Funding Schemes
In response to Covid-19 the Government announced there would be support made available for small businesses, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. This support will take the form of two grant funding schemes, the Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF) and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLG). Small Business Grant Fund
Job Retention Scheme
The aim of the scheme is to help employers who have taken a financial hit to their business as a result of Covid-19 and cannot afford to pay employee salaries.
Self-employment Income Support Scheme
This new scheme has been set up by the government to provide support for those who are self-employed, either as a sole trader or a partner in a partnership.
A collaboration between Help Musicians
A collaboration between Help Musicians, the Incorporated Society of Musicians, The Ivors Academy, the Music Managers Forum, the Music Producers Guild, the Musicians' Union, and UK Music, who are grateful for the support of many others in the music industry.
VAT Payment Deferrals
VAT Payment Deferrals Summary of Government Support produced by Prager Metis – Last updated 23 March 2020 What we know
Government Refunds to Employer Eligible Statutory Sick Pay
In order to help small and medium sized businesses with Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) extra costs arising as a result of COVID-19, the Government will refund to an employer eligible SSP costs.
Employer Reimbursement for Furloughed Worker Wages
The Government will set up a scheme so that all UK employers, regardless of size, will be eligible for assistance where an employee has been designated as a “furloughed worker.”
Assistance for Self-Employed
SELF EMPLOYED Summary of Government Support produced by Prager Metis – Last updated 23 March 2020
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Guarantee Scheme
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is a loan guarantee scheme whereby the bank lends the business money with the Government providing the bank with an 80% guarantee.
Government Support for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Businesses
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) the Government announced additional measures to help smaller businesses and the self-employed individuals. This includes business rates holiday and cash grants for retail, hospitality...
Prager Metis is Co-Hosting The Great Escape Drinks Social 2019
Are you heading to The Great Escape? Prager Metis, The Music Publishers Association and Music Insurance Brokers are delighted to invite you our annual drinks social in Brighton at this year’s Great Escape festival!
Prager Metis is Co-Hosting The Great Escape Drinks Social 2019
Are you heading to The Great Escape? Prager Metis, The Music Publishers Association and Music Insurance Brokers are delighted to invite you our annual drinks social in Brighton at this year’s Great Escape festival! Join on us from 1pm to 5pm at The Coach House, on Friday, 10 May for an enjoyable afternoon of drinks, catching up with old friends and making new ones.
UK Office Job Opening – Tier 3 Trainee Accountant
Requirements: Trainee Accountant Our organisation is a rapidly expanding practice that specialises in providing accounting, taxation and advisory services to a client base consisting of individuals and businesses, primarily within the music, entertainment and sport industries, as well as High Net Worth Individuals. The company is looking for a dynamic, top performing part qualified accountant to deliver exceptional quality of service to a varied portfolio of clients in our Accounts and Business Management department.