INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANTS & US–UK TAX EXPERTS FOR THE FILM AND TV INDUSTRY
At US–UK Tax Advisors, we are international accountants for the film and TV industry, providing expert cross-border tax and accounting services for productions operating between the United States and the United Kingdom. We handle HMRC and IRS compliance, secure international film and TV tax reliefs, and manage global financial structures for studios, filmmakers, and streaming projects. From independent films to large-scale productions, we make international accounting seamless, compliant, and efficient—so you can focus on your craft while we manage the numbers.
Global Accounting & Cross-Border Tax Expertise for Film and Television
At US–UK Tax Advisors, we specialise in providing expert international accounting and tax services for the film and TV industry, supporting production companies, studios, and creatives working across the United States and the United Kingdom. We help you manage global tax obligations, access international film and TV tax reliefs, and stay fully compliant with both HMRC and IRS regulations.
Whether you’re a UK-based filmmaker shooting in Los Angeles or a U.S. studio operating in London, our international accountants ensure your finances are structured efficiently, transparently, and in line with all cross-border requirements. We combine creative industry insight with global tax expertise to simplify international compliance for every stage of production.
From independent films to large-scale streaming projects, US–UK Tax Advisors makes global accounting seamless and strategic. We handle the complexity of international finance so you can focus on creating outstanding content — confident that every financial detail is managed with precision and care.
Global Accountants for Film and TV Productions
At US–UK Tax Advisors, we are experienced international accountants for film and TV, helping production companies, studios, and creative professionals manage the financial complexity of cross-border filmmaking. From feature films and documentaries to streaming projects, we provide expert US–UK tax and accounting support that ensures full compliance with both HMRC and IRS regulations. Our team handles every element of international finance — including income reporting, double taxation relief, VAT, and U.S. state-level incentives — keeping your production compliant and financially efficient wherever you film.
As specialist accountants for film and TV, we guide productions through budgeting, funding structures, and co-production arrangements to create strong financial foundations. Our international accountants also help clients access valuable film and television tax reliefs across both the UK and U.S., including Film, Animation, and High-End Television Tax Reliefs, as well as federal and state-level incentives. We build robust financial structures that meet eligibility requirements, reduce tax exposure, and protect your bottom line.
Whether you're an independent filmmaker, global studio, or international investor, US–UK Tax Advisors provide clear, strategic, and compliant financial guidance. Our international accountants simplify global compliance, safeguard profits, and streamline operations — allowing your creative team to focus on producing exceptional content while we handle the numbers.
Key Industry Insights:
£6.2BN
Revenue generated by the UK entertainment industry in 2023, driven by global demand.
Source: Entertainment Industry Revenue Report 2023
48%
Increase in demand for UK productions in 2023, as global platforms seek more content.
Source: UK Content Export Report 2023
51.2 %
Growth in digital platforms as a key revenue stream for UK entertainment between 2021 and 2023.
Source: Digital Media Growth Report 2023
Our Services | International Accountants for Film and TV Industry
At US–UK Tax Advisors, we are experienced international accountants for film and TV, helping studios, production companies, and creatives manage finances across the United States and the United Kingdom. We specialise in cross-border accounting, ensuring full compliance with both HMRC and IRS while maximising international film tax benefits and maintaining financial clarity for every project.
Our services cover tax compliance, film and television tax reliefs, production accounting, and SPV setup for global co-productions. We also handle crew payroll, VAT and sales tax, and financial forecasting, giving producers and investors confidence in every transaction. Whether you're claiming UK Film Tax Relief or U.S. state-level incentives, we help you access every eligible benefit.
As leading US–UK tax advisors, we simplify international compliance and protect your profits through clear, strategic, and transparent accounting. From independent films to major streaming productions, our international accountants for the film and TV industry ensure your global projects stay financially efficient, compliant, and well-structured for long-term success.
Why It’s Important to Hire Specialist International Accountants for the Film and TV Industry
The film and television industry operates on a truly global scale, with productions often spanning multiple countries, currencies, and tax systems. These cross-border operations create complex financial and compliance challenges that require specialist expertise. Hiring international accountants for the film and TV industry is not only about meeting legal obligations — it's about protecting your creative vision, your investors, and your financial stability.
Every country has unique tax rules, reporting requirements, and film incentive schemes. Without expert advice, productions risk missing out on valuable tax credits, facing double taxation, or encountering compliance issues that delay funding. A specialist international accountant knows how to structure production entities, manage global payrolls, and coordinate finances between jurisdictions, ensuring your project remains efficient and compliant at every stage.
At US–UK Tax Advisors, we serve as your global finance partner, translating complex international tax laws into practical, results-driven strategies. Our team helps you access both UK and U.S. film tax reliefs, manage cross-border transactions, and maintain investor confidence. Choosing experienced US–UK tax advisors means choosing precision, foresight, and complete peace of mind — so your creative success is always built on a solid financial foundation.
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Managing cross-border taxes doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're a US citizen living in the UK, a UK resident with US tax obligations, or a business operating internationally, our team of specialist US UK tax accountants in London is here to help.
Film and TV productions working across the US and UK must manage creative sector reliefs, multi-jurisdiction production accounting, entertainer withholding on talent, co-production financing and US worldwide-income reporting. Specialist cross-border planning helps productions capture available incentives while staying compliant with HMRC and the IRS.
Key Takeaways
- UK creative sector reliefs and US state incentives require early planning.
- Cross-border production accounting tracks qualifying spend by jurisdiction.
- Talent filming abroad faces withholding under the entertainer article.
- Co-productions need careful structuring of entities and recoupment waterfalls.
- US persons report worldwide income and may need FBAR and streamlined filing.
US–UK Cross-Border Tax: Key Facts
$10,000
Aggregate in foreign accounts at any point in the year triggers a mandatory FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) for US persons.
Source: IRS — FBARWorldwide
US citizens and Green Card holders must file a US return on worldwide income every year, regardless of where they live.
Source: IRS — Citizens Abroad$120,000+
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion lets qualifying Americans abroad exclude over $120,000 of earned income (indexed annually).
Source: IRS — FEIE31 January