Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants for the Music Industry
We are a leading provider of accounting, business management, and taxation services tailored exclusively to the music and entertainment industry. With over 30 years of experience and a global presence, we manage the finances, royalties, and corporate structures of some of the worlds most celebrated musicians and artists. Our expert teams work behind the scenes to ensure clients remain financially confident and creatively focused. We operate internationally with offices in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, combining local insight with global expertise. Our exclusive partnership with Y Royalties enhances our royalty services through advanced data-driven solutions.We advocate for fairer industry practices, having contributed to parliamentary hearings and shaped conversations around streaming royalties. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through investments in technology, including a data warehouse for granular royalty analysis. We pride ourselves on challenging industry norms, such as introducing the 270 deal to protect songwriters rights. Our clients include award-winning artists, labels, and production companies across 44 countries, supported by a team of over 110 professionals.
Services
Touring Business Services
Royalty Accounting
Tax Compliance
Audit Assurance
Corporate Structuring
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of specialized experience in the music industry
- Exclusive partnership with Y Royalties for advanced royalty analytics
- Advocates for fair streaming royalties and artist rights
- International presence with offices in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles
- Award-winning team recognised in Billboards Top Business Managers
What people say
Industry-leading royalty expertise
Dedicated touring support
Advocates for fair streaming
Award-winning team
Global presence
Services
Touring Business Services
We provide bespoke business management for touring artists, handling day-to-day finances, budgeting, and compliance. Our dedicated teams ensure seamless financial operations, allowing artists to focus on performances. Services include bank account administration, invoice management, and international tax support.
Royalty Accounting
In partnership with Y Royalties, we offer advanced royalty tracking, audits, and data analysis. Our systems identify income trends and discrepancies across global streams, ensuring accurate and timely payments for artists, labels, and publishers through granular data infrastructure.
Tax Compliance
We specialise in international tax solutions for musicians, including residency planning, cross-border compliance, and dispute resolution with HMRC/IRS. Services cover personal tax optimisation, corporation tax, and R&D relief claims for entertainment sector clients.
Audit Assurance
Our audit team delivers statutory and voluntary audits aligned with International Standards, focusing on music industry clients. We provide risk assessments, financial statement validation, and due diligence support, collaborating with Y Royalties for royalty-specific audit testing.
Corporate Structuring
We design tax-efficient corporate structures tailored to artists careers, including sole traders, LLPs, and international entities. Our advice covers contract negotiations, 270 deal alternatives, and compliance with evolving digital music regulations.
People
Colin Young
Founder & Director
Colin founded C C Young in 1998 and pioneered the 270 deal to protect songwriters. He advised the UK government on music streaming economics and leads Y Royalties, focusing on royalty data innovation.
sa Sandberg
Director, Sweden
sa heads C C Youngs Stockholm office, combining tax law expertise with music industry advocacy. She ensures artists financial compliance while enabling creative freedom through tailored business solutions.
Karen Bennington
Director
Karen leads business management teams, supporting artists through tours and contract negotiations. Her focus on excellence has earned C C Young recognition in Billboards Top Business Managers for four consecutive years.
Questions
What industries do CC Young specialise in?
We exclusively serve the music and entertainment sector, supporting artists, labels, publishers, and production companies with accounting and business management.
How do you handle international tax compliance?
Our teams in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles provide cross-border tax advice, including residency planning, double taxation relief, and compliance with HMRC/Skatteverket/IRS regulations.
What is Y Royalties?
Y Royalties is our dedicated royalty services division, offering data analytics, audits, and transaction support to maximise music creators’ income through advanced technology.
Can you assist with touring finances?
Yes, we provide comprehensive touring business management, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and compliance for global tours across 44 countries.
How do you advocate for artist rights?
We challenged exploitative 360 deals by introducing the 270 deal, advised UK Parliament on streaming royalties, and created the 'Essential Data' standard for transparent royalty audits.
