Blackmont Legal has begun offering specialist services to OnlyFans creators and adult-content agencies on the back of rising demand for representation, as growing numbers of people turn to subscription platforms to generate income.
The Manchester-based law firm is seeing increased requests from creators who are effectively running full-scale businesses but often lack access to proper legal and financial advice.
With some top creators earning more than £20,000 a month, the company has raised concerns that the rapid growth of the sector is leaving many vulnerable to agencies using improper contracts, low pay and poor working conditions.
Zohaib Hashim, founder and CEO of Blackmont Legal, said: “Creators are running full-scale operations.
“They generate significant income, but most have never had access to proper legal or financial advice. That lack of support leaves them vulnerable.”
“OnlyFans creators encounter many of the same legal and financial challenges as traditional social media influencers.
“The main difference lies in the nature of their content, and the fact that OnlyFans creators often experience a meteoric rise to financial success.”
The firm’s work now ranges from helping creators understand management and agency contracts to advising on taxes, compliance and protecting earnings and image rights.
It says a common issue is creators signing agreements they do not fully understand, leaving them locked into restrictive terms, receiving a smaller share of revenue than expected, or handing over control of key assets such as accounts and content libraries.
The business has pointed to the broader rise of subscription-based content as creating what some describe as an “under economy” – a workforce operating outside traditional employment structures.
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It says many creators may be earning significant sums but are unclear on practical business requirements, such as whether they need to register for VAT, what records to keep and how to stay compliant with self-employment tax rules.
“I see it every week,” Hashim continued.
“A creator might be earning well but has no idea how to manage VAT or protect their earnings through a proper contract.
“We help them understand the business side of their work so they can make informed choices and avoid unnecessary risk.”
Blackmont Legal also works directly with agencies, with the firm saying it aims to ensure agreements are fair and transparent and that creators retain control over income and image rights.
It says this is particularly important because many creators come from non-traditional backgrounds and may never have received financial guidance before earning money online.
Hashim concluded: “Financial literacy is a huge part of what we do.
“For some of our clients, this is the first time they’ve seen themselves as business owners. Once they understand that, everything changes.
They become confident, independent, and well protected. Too many professionals treat these creators as outsiders. But they are entrepreneurs building brands and livelihoods.
“They deserve the same clarity and respect as anyone else in business.”
The business cited industry data suggesting mid-level UK OnlyFans creators can earn between £2,000 and £10,000 per month, while top performers exceed £20,000 monthly.
It also said there were 22,790 recorded OnlyFans creators in the UK as of November 2025.
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