Media and sports stars’ tax obligations

Billions of pounds are pouring into the sports arena and media industry like never before. For the elite stars of these sectors fame and fortune awaits. One big move for a footballer can make them financially secure for life. Likewise online influencers – often the friendly face of major brands’ products and services – can charge huge fees for endorsements shared by their legions of followers.

Whether they are an elite athlete or an influential media personality the digital era presents an incredible commercial opportunity for the individual their employer and their agents.

The internet has become the biggest disrupter to humankind with its impact on economic political and social structures. It offers a global marketplace for ideas products services and culture. For the first time in human history every single person with an internet connection can buy sell ...