Accountants and Tax Experts for Creatives

Supporting the creative and media sectors

Carpenter Box advises and supports a wide range of digital and creative businesses across the South East, from innovative start-ups and emerging media entrepreneurs to established, high-growth content and technology-led companies.

Our specialist support for the Creative & Media sector is delivered through StarBox, Carpenter Box’s dedicated department for creators, influencers and digital-first businesses. The StarBox team works closely with clients to support sustainable growth, scalable business structures and long-term commercial success at every stage of the business lifecycle.

“StarBox has had our backs from day one, handling everything from tax and compliance to business strategy and global expansion. Their hands-on support make them more than just our accountants – they’re part of our team, helping us grow so we can do what we do best.”

Sidemen

“StarBox has been a game-changer for us! From managing our financial processes to helping us navigate international tax, they’ve been there every step of the way, making sure we’re set up for long-term success.”

Fateless Games

StarBox

As part of the Carpenter Box Creative and Media offering, StarBox started by helping prolific YouTubers whose earnings were growing as fast as their viewing stats. The team now look after a portfolio of rising stars, helping to keep their finances simple.

StarBox provides a full, no-fuss accountancy and business advice service for:

• Online content creators on YouTuber, TikTok, Instagram and Twitch
• Streamers
• New media entrepreneurs
• App developers
• Gamers

We can help you achieve your goals by providing excellent business advice and identifying opportunities that will improve the structure of your business, or your personal finances, in the most tax-efficient way.

How we can help:

• Income and expense tracking, Company formation and structuring businesses effectively
• Tax structures and incentives, Creative sector tax reliefs. Identifying and recommending sources of business finance
• Advising on industry tax reliefs including Research & Development Tax Credits, creative sector tax reliefs and Patent Box
• Setting up and running the most appropriate accounting systems
• Management reporting information
• Company accounts preparation and sole trader tax returns, Payroll and VAT returns
• Protection and recognition of Intellectual Property (IP)
• Succession planning
• Supporting international growth