Built for Newcastle's businesses

Newcastle has real strength in digital, offshore energy and life sciences, and creators and online business owners here don't need a generalist down the road — they need specialists who answer quickly and price fairly. Because we work online, you get exactly that, plus a nudge towards the right local support: the North East Growth Hub is a good first stop for grants and advice, and our Swoop-powered funding portal searches 1,000+ lenders and grant schemes on top.

Why is US tax being deducted from your platform income?

YouTube, Twitch, Patreon and most large platforms are US companies, and US law requires them to withhold tax on certain payments to non-US creators. Submitting a W-8BEN lets you claim the reduced rate available under the UK–US double taxation treaty, which is significantly better than the default withholding applied when no form is on file. Where tax has been correctly withheld, foreign tax credit relief may reduce your UK bill on the same income — but only if you have the withholding statements to support it. This is one of the most common places we find creators paying twice on the same money.