Accounting and invoicing for solo entertainers and magicians
Children’s parties, company parties, town fairs and birthdays: solo entertainers, magicians and children’s animators perform alone and bill fee and travel per date. Saldiqo writes invoices right after the performance, issues deposits and shows how much turnover is left before the exemption limit.
What comes up for solo entertainers and magicians
Many small gigs
One date brings a few hundred euros. The invoice should be ready after the performance.
Material and props
Costumes, props, balloons and equipment are running expenses.
Close to the small business limit
Many performers sit close to the exemption limit.
How Saldiqo helps
- Invoice from the phonePerformance and travel as lines.
- Deposit on bookingQuote, deposit, final invoice.
- Record materialReceipts by phone photo.
- Turnover limit in viewSaldiqo shows how much turnover is still free.
Typical invoice lines
Examples that often appear on invoices in this industry. You set the prices yourself.
- Magic show children’s party, 45 minutes
- Solo entertainment birthday, 4 hours
- Children’s animation, hours
- Travel, flat fee
- Material as per receipt
- Deposit 30 % on booking
Tax and invoicing in Cyprus
What applies to invoices in Cyprus, in short. As of October 2026.
- VAT
- Rates 19 %, 9 %, 5 % and 3 %, plus 0 % until 31 December 2026 for infant milk, nappies, hygiene products and fresh fruit and vegetables.
- VAT registration
- The threshold is €15,600 of taxable turnover over 12 months, or expected within the next 30 days. If you sell services to businesses in other EU countries, you generally register from the first sale. Until you are registered, Saldiqo leaves VAT off and adds up your turnover.
- What goes on an invoice
- Even businesses that are not VAT registered must issue invoices and receipts. Companies show their name, HE number, the words “private company” where they apply, and their registered office. Notes such as reverse charge appear in Greek and English.
- Invoice timing
- Issue invoices within 30 days.
- E-invoicing
- There is no mandate. Public bodies accept e-invoices (Peppol BIS 3.0) and suppliers send them voluntarily. EU rules follow from 1 July 2030.
- VAT returns
- VAT4 returns are filed online through TFA, quarterly with staggered periods, by the 10th of the second month after the period, moved to the next working day if it falls on a weekend. Saldiqo does not file returns.
- Record keeping
- Plan for 10 years. The minimum is 6 years, VAT records can need up to 7 years, and OSS records 10 years.
- Late payment
- Interest on late business payments is 10.40 %, plus €40 compensation between businesses.
- Languages
- Use Saldiqo in Greek or English and send invoices in either language.
Frequently asked questions
Can I write the invoice right after the performance?
Yes. Saldiqo runs in the browser on your phone.
How do I secure dates?
With a deposit on booking.
Do solo entertainers and magicians in Cyprus have to charge VAT?
Once they are registered, yes. The threshold is €15,600 over 12 months, or expected within 30 days. Services to businesses in other EU countries require registration from the first sale.
Do solo entertainers and magicians in Cyprus need e-invoicing?
No. Public bodies accept e-invoices through Peppol and suppliers use it voluntarily. EU rules follow from July 2030, so PDF invoices remain fine today.
How long should solo entertainers and magicians keep invoices?
Plan for 10 years: the minimum is 6 years, VAT records can need up to 7 and OSS records 10. You can store receipts digitally in Saldiqo. The legal duty to keep records stays with you.
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As of October 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice, without guarantee. For your case ask your tax adviser.