Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants for the Music & Entertainment Industry
Established in 1994, Dales Evans is a chartered accounting firm specialising in the music and entertainment industry. Our expertise spans artists, managers, producers, record labels, and other entertainment professionals, offering tailored financial solutions. We provide comprehensive services including business management, global taxation, corporate and personal accounting, and royalty management. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to personalised service, ensuring clients receive strategic financial guidance. With offices on Baker Street in London, we serve clients ranging from international stadium performers to local venue artists.Our regulatory oversight by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales underscores our professional standards. We handle complex financial needs, from tour accounting to international tax compliance, supported by a team of over 30 accountants and administrative specialists. Our adaptive approach allows clients to scale services as their business evolves, ensuring long-term financial clarity and compliance. We pride ourselves on simplifying financial complexities while maintaining a client-centric focus.
Services
Business Management
Corporate Accounting
Taxation Services
Tour Financial Management
Royalty Management
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Specialise in music and entertainment accounting since 1994
- Personalised service tailored to artists' unique financial needs
- Global expertise in international tax and tour compliance
- Team of 30+ accountants with industry-specific experience
- Regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Business Management
We handle day-to-day financial administration, including bookkeeping, debt collection, and insurance compliance. Our adaptive service scales with your business, offering tailored solutions from basic bookkeeping to comprehensive financial oversight. Specialising in the entertainment industry, we ensure artists focus on creativity while we manage financial complexities.
Corporate Accounting
Comprehensive accounting services for entertainment businesses, including company formation, annual accounts, and payroll management. We coordinate with legal and insurance partners to ensure compliance. Our tailored management accounts present financial data in accessible formats, supporting informed business decisions for artists and companies.
Taxation Services
Expert tax planning and compliance for both businesses and individuals in the entertainment sector. We optimise tax efficiency while ensuring adherence to UK and international regulations. Services include corporation tax, VAT returns, and specialist advice on income tax, capital gains, and inheritance tax for high-net-worth clients.
Tour Financial Management
Specialised financial oversight for international tours, managing complex cross-border payments and tax compliance. We handle EU VAT reclaims, US Social Security exemptions, and global tour accounting. Our expertise ensures accurate financial tracking and reporting for tours of all scales, from local to stadium-level productions.
Royalty Management
Dedicated royalty collection and management services for artists and rights holders. We ensure accurate tracking and timely receipt of royalties from multiple sources. Our industry-specific systems handle complex royalty structures, providing transparent reporting and dispute resolution to maximise income streams.
People
Lester Dales
Director
Qualified in 1981, Lester co-founded Dales Evans in 1994. He brings over four decades of accounting experience, specialising in the entertainment industry and providing strategic financial leadership.
Paul Makin
Director
FCA qualified in 1992, Paul joined Dales Evans in 1998 and became a Director in 2003. He specialises in corporate accounting and tax strategy for entertainment businesses.
Adam Clarke
Head of Taxation
FCCA qualified in 1999, Adam leads our tax team. With over 25 years in entertainment accounting, he provides expert tax planning and compliance solutions for high-net-worth individuals and companies.
Lois Gwilliam
Senior Manager
FCA qualified in 2000, Lois specialises in corporate accounting and management accounts. She has over two decades of experience supporting entertainment industry clients with financial strategy and compliance.
Susan Sheen
Practice Manager
FCCA qualified in 1993, Susan has managed our practice since 2018. She oversees administrative operations, training, and compliance, ensuring seamless support for our entertainment industry clients.
Questions
What industries do Dales Evans specialise in?
We specialise in the music and entertainment industry, serving artists, managers, record labels, and related businesses globally.
Can they handle international tax compliance?
Yes, we manage UK, EU, US, and global tax compliance, including tour-related cross-border tax requirements.
What accounting services do they offer?
We provide company formation, annual accounts, payroll, VAT returns, and tailored management accounts for entertainment businesses.
Do they offer royalty management services?
Yes, we specialise in royalty collection, tracking, and dispute resolution for artists and rights holders.
Are they regulated by professional bodies?
We are regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for investment business activities.
How do they support touring clients?
We handle complex tour accounting, including international payments, EU VAT reclaims, and US Social Security exemptions.
