A talent management agreement appoints a manager to develop an artist's career in exchange for commission on earnings. Commission typically ranges from 15–20% in music and 10–15% in sport. Managers are not the same as agents — agents book work, managers develop careers.

• Commission typically 15–20% of gross earnings in entertainment
• Post-term commission (sunset clause) on deals signed during management period
• Managers are not employment agents — Conduct of Employment Agencies and Businesses Regulations 2003 may or may not apply
• PRS/PPL income: clarify whether commission applies
• Key person clause: what happens if manager is incapacitated

Legal reference: Conduct of Employment Agencies and Businesses Regulations 2003; contract law