Make music.
Know your numbers.
Your royalties, your expenses, your next chapter. Bookkeeping built for independent artists, producers, and labels in Canada.
Request early access Meet your new rhythmYour business, in tune.
Here’s how your year is shaping up.
Built for the way
you make a living.
A royalty statement here. A session invoice there. Gear, gigs, and a dozen spreadsheets in between.
Clef brings the business behind your music into one workspace, so you can see what's coming in, what's going out, and what comes next.
Your catalog.
Your income.
Give every release a place in your books. Bring in distributor statements, organize income by track, and see the bigger picture across your artist projects.
- DistroKid and Bandcamp statement imports
- Track identifiers and royalty split tracking
- Reporting brands for multiple projects
| Track / ISRC | Source | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Night DriveCA-CLF-26-00001 | DistroKid | $2,840.00 |
| Slow MotionCA-CLF-26-00002 | DistroKid | $1,920.00 |
| Home AgainCA-CLF-26-00003 | Bandcamp | $840.00 |
Creative freedom.
Serious books.
Behind every number is a proper double-entry ledger. Follow the money from the original transaction to the report you share with your accountant.
Every cent counts.
Amounts stored in integer cents keep your books precise.
Two sides. Always balanced.
Every journal entry connects an equal debit and credit.
One business. More than one currency.
CAD and USD records, with foreign-exchange gain and loss tracking.
| Account | Debit | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Business chequing1000 | $1,240.00 | — |
| Royalty income4100 | — | $1,240.00 |
| Total | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 |
Less scramble.
More ready.
Canadian corporate tax prep belongs with your books. Organize the schedules and statements your accountant needs, throughout the year.
See what's coveredPreparation and estimates for owner and accountant review.
Schedule 1 reconciliation.
Review book-to-tax adjustments with a clear record of the changes.
Capital cost allowance for your gear.
Organize studio equipment, computers, and vehicles in CCA asset schedules.
GIFI statements & T2 estimates.
Prepare GIFI financial statements and corporate tax estimates from your records.
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Your work.
Your name on it.
From a studio session to a live set, send an invoice that looks like you. Keep your branding, client details, taxes, and payment link together.
- Workspace branding and saved client details
- GST/HST/QST support for Canadian billing
- Public payment pages and printable PDFs
Your books.
In your own words.
Ask plain-English questions about your finances. Connect Clef to Claude or Cursor through its native MCP server to work with your books where you already work.
Streaming royalties are your largest source, followed by live performances and studio work.
- Streaming royalties
- $12,480.00
- Live performances
- $8,640.00
- Studio & production
- $6,300.00
- Merchandise
- $3,000.00
A few things
worth knowing.
Who is Clef built for?
Independent musicians, producers, and indie labels in Canada. Whether you’re running one artist project or several reporting brands, Clef brings your creative business into one workspace.
Can Clef replace my accountant?
Clef helps organize your records, prepare schedules, and estimate corporate tax. Your owner or accountant should review tax classifications, adjustments, and filing decisions.
What can I import?
Clef includes DistroKid and Bandcamp statement parsers, transaction imports, and bank reconciliation tools. The supported format depends on the source and the import workflow.
How do I get started?
Request early access to join the waitlist. Already have an account? Sign in to your workspace using the link at the top of the page.
More music.
Less loose ends.
Make room for the work you love.
Give the business a home in Clef.