Creative & Freelancer

Tax & advisory for Sydney creatives and freelancers

You are a sole trader by default. That does not mean it is the right structure. And your IP — the designs, the content, the code — has value that most creatives never account for.

Where most businesses leave money on the table

These are the strategic gaps we close — the ones that cost real money when they are ignored.

IP ownership and licensing

If you create original work, you own intellectual property. That IP can be licensed, valued, and structured for tax advantage. Most freelancers give it away in their contracts without realising.

ABN structure and income smoothing

Irregular income pushes you into higher tax brackets in good years and wastes the tax-free threshold in lean years. We model strategies to smooth taxable income across years.

Home office and equipment deductions

Your studio, your gear, your software — all deductible, but the method and the apportionment matter. We maximise the claim within what the ATO allows.

What we deliver

Every deliverable is principal-signed. Not delegated, not templated — built for your situation.

  • Tax return with creative-industry deduction optimisation
  • IP valuation and licensing strategy
  • Entity structure advice — sole trader vs company
  • Income smoothing and tax planning
  • Home office deduction calculation
  • Super strategy for self-employed creatives

The result

You claim everything you are entitled to. Your IP is recognised as an asset. Your structure suits your income pattern. And your super is not an afterthought.

I had no idea my design portfolio was an asset I could licence through a company. It changed my whole tax picture.

Creative director, Paddington

Common questions from creative & freelancers

Can I claim my home studio as a deduction?

Yes. If you use a dedicated space for business, you can claim a portion of rent, electricity, internet, and insurance. If the space is not dedicated, you can still claim running expenses using the fixed-rate or actual-cost method. We calculate which gives you the better outcome.

Should I register for GST as a freelancer?

You must register once turnover exceeds $75K. Below that, voluntary registration lets you claim GST on equipment and expenses — but means charging clients 10% more (or absorbing it). We model the break-even point for your situation.

How do I handle a client who pays me in USD?

Foreign currency income must be converted to AUD at the exchange rate on the date of the transaction (or a reasonable average rate for the period). We ensure FX gains and losses are accounted for correctly in your tax return.

Need bookkeeping handled too?

Done-for-you bookkeeping so the numbers are clean before the strategy starts.

Ready to talk?

15 minutes. No obligation. We assess whether our specialisations match your situation. If they don't, we'll tell you straight.