Guides for tattoo artists
The business side of tattooing in the UK: deposits, cancellations, consent and tax. Written for working artists, with a link to the law or official page behind every claim.
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Tattoo deposits: how much to take and when you can keep one
What UK consumer law and CMA guidance say about keeping a tattoo deposit, how big it should be, and how to write a deposit policy clients understand.
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No-shows and cancellations: a fair policy for tattoo artists
How to handle late cancellations and no-shows as a UK tattoo artist: what you can fairly keep, what is still an open question, and a tiered policy.
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Tattoo consent forms: age checks, licensing and health data
What a UK tattoo consent form should cover: the under-18 law, council registration and licensing, what to record, and handling health data under UK GDPR.
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Bookkeeping for tattoo artists: tax, records and chair rent
Self Assessment, the £1,000 trading allowance, Making Tax Digital dates, the £90,000 VAT threshold, records and chair rent for UK tattoo artists.
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