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Dental accountants for associates and practice owners

Accounting for associate dentists, NHS and private dental practices. Clear tax returns, practice accounts, VAT reviews and digital-record planning.

Fixed fees, specialist healthcare accountants, and every HMRC and NHS Pensions deadline handled.

  • Fixed monthly fee — no surprises
  • Specialist in NHS pension and healthcare tax
  • Onboarding within 48 hours
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  • ICAEW & ACCA regulated
  • 5,000+ clients served by ACCOTAX
  • Specialist healthcare accountants

Reviewed by Waqas Sagar ACA FCCA FMAAT · Last reviewed: 8 October 2026 · Updated for the 2026/27 tax year

Key takeaways

  • Your actual working arrangements determine the tax treatment; choosing a package does not change your employment status.
  • Keep records for each income source and check the official guidance linked to the questions below.
  • Agree the accounts, returns and advisory work you need before accepting a written fixed-fee quote.

Which accountancy support fits your income?

Start with how you are paid. Different income sources can need different accounts, returns and expense checks.

How you workWhat we checkSupport to explore
Employed or umbrella (PAYE)Tax codes, eligible employment expenses and whether a tax return is needed.Healthcare tax refund support
Genuinely self-employedBusiness income and expenses, Self Assessment and MTD eligibility.Healthcare Self Assessment service
Your own limited companyCompany accounts, Corporation Tax, director income and off-payroll status where relevant.Healthcare limited company accounts
PartnershipPractice accounts, allocated profit and each partner’s personal tax position.Healthcare partnership accounts

Sound familiar?

Problems we fix for dentists

  • "Payments on account as a self-employed associate catch me out."
  • "I don't understand my NHS Pension superannuation."
  • "We've had a UDA clawback."
  • "Lab bills make my profit hard to track."
  • "I'm not sure whether my cosmetic dentistry needs VAT."
  • "I want to buy, incorporate or sell a practice."

What it's costing you

Leaving it unfixed is rarely free

Overpaid tax
Unclaimed expenses and wrong tax codes mean paying more than you owe, year after year.
HMRC penalties and interest
Late returns attract automatic penalties, plus interest on tax paid late.
Lost evenings
Hours spent on forms, invoices and spreadsheets after a long shift.

General examples — your position depends on your own figures.

How we solve it

What we actually do for you

Associate package

Self Assessment, superannuation and a tax reserve plan.

Practice accounts

Accounts that show UDA income, lab costs and true margins.

Incorporation review

Whether a limited company actually helps, with the figures.

Acquisition and exit planning

Goodwill, finance and tax planned before you sign.

How we help

01

Associate dentist tax

Reconcile income after practice deductions and review lab fees, professional costs and other allowable expenditure.

02

Practice accounts

Accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies, with payroll and cash-flow reporting quoted to match your practice.

03

Dental VAT reviews

Separate qualifying healthcare from taxable supplies and consider the impact on VAT registration and recovery.

04

New and squat practices

Plan equipment, premises, fit-out and working capital before committing to a new practice.

What to know before you decide

Associate or owner: start with the right accounts

An associate’s income records and agreement are different from a practice owner’s accounts. Employment status follows the facts, not simply the word associate. Owners also need to understand payroll, finance agreements, partner or director transactions and the timing of NHS and private receipts. We identify the records needed for your actual arrangement before preparing returns.

Dental care and cosmetics need different VAT checks

VAT exemption depends on qualifying healthcare supplied by the appropriate registered professional and its primary purpose. A treatment described as cosmetic is not decided by its label alone; purpose and evidence matter. Taxable retail or non-clinical services can affect registration and input VAT recovery. Keep clinical justification separate from financial records and avoid blanket assumptions about every treatment.

VAT Registration & Returns for Doctors & Healthcare Professionals

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Three fields. No obligation. A specialist replies, not a sales team.

Packages for your working life

Accountancy packages for dentists

Self-employed income, a limited company, PAYE or a mixture: start with the support that matches how you actually work. We check your status and agree the scope and fee before starting.

Self-employed accountants for dentists packages

For genuine sole-trader income. We prepare your business accounts and Self Assessment, review allowable expenses and explain payments on account.

  • Sole-trader accounts and personal tax return
  • Allowable business expenses reviewed
  • Tax reserve and payment deadline guidance
  • MTD support scoped separately where required

Fixed fee quoted after a review

Discuss this package

Limited company accountants for dentists packages

For clinicians working through their own company. Choose Essential/Compliance, Core/Complete or Growth according to your accounts, bookkeeping and payroll needs.

  • Statutory accounts and Corporation Tax return
  • One director return for salary and dividends from the same company
  • Confirmation statement support; filing fee extra
  • Bookkeeping, VAT and payroll according to your chosen plan

Company packages from £45.83 + VAT / month

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Personal tax return packages for dentists

For employed clinicians, partners and people with mixed income who need a return. We check whether Self Assessment is required and reconcile the relevant income, expenses and pension tax information.

  • Self Assessment requirement checked
  • PAYE and other income reconciled
  • Eligible employment expenses reviewed
  • Pension tax work agreed separately where needed

Fixed fee quoted after a review

Discuss this package

Employment status is determined by the facts, not the package you choose. PAYE, umbrella and partnership arrangements may also apply. A limited company does not override IR35 or off-payroll rules, and not every employed clinician needs a tax return.

Overpaid tax?

Tax refund support for dentists

We review tax codes, eligible professional expenses and overpaid tax, then prepare a claim where you qualify. A refund is not guaranteed; HMRC decides the claim.

£249 + VAT

For refunds up to £5,000, our fee is £249 plus VAT. For refunds above £5,000, add 5% of only the amount above £5,000 to the £249 fee. VAT applies to the total professional fee.

Example: a £6,000 refund means £249 + £50 = £299 plus VAT.

Professional fee, excluding VAT

£249

Ask about a tax refund

This illustrates the fee only, not whether you qualify or how much HMRC will refund. We agree the claim scope and payment terms before work starts.

What's included

Limited company packages — compare what's included

Essential/Compliance

For locums, salaried GPs and dentists with a limited company

from £45.83 + VAT /month

  • FRS 105 or FRS 102 1A statutory accounts
  • Corporation tax return (CT600) and tax computation
  • Confirmation statement preparation and filing support
  • One director Self Assessment return
  • Deadline reminders ahead of every filing date

Core/Complete

For private practice, consultants and associate dentists

from £62.50 + VAT /month

  • Everything in Essential/Compliance
  • Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
  • Quarterly Making Tax Digital VAT returns
  • Director payroll with RTI filing and pension submissions
  • Quarterly review call on numbers and tax position

Growth

For clinics, dental practices and growing medical teams

from £75.00 + VAT /month

  • Everything in Core/Complete
  • Payroll for up to five employees

Prices exclude VAT. Making Tax Digital quarterly updates available as an add-on. Compare fees

Why clinicians trust us

Chartered accountants who know the NHS

  • ACCOTAX has served over 5,000 clients.
  • Regulated chartered accountants (ICAEW and ACCA).
  • Founded by Waqas Sagar ACA FCCA FMAAT, with 18+ years' experience.

Reviewed by Waqas Sagar ACA FCCA FMAAT

Chartered accountant and founder of ACCOTAX. Last reviewed October 2026.

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How it works

  1. 01

    Free call

    A 15-minute chat about your income, structure and deadlines.

  2. 02

    Onboarding in 48 hours

    We set up your records, software and HMRC agent access.

  3. 03

    We handle the rest

    HMRC, NHS Pensions and every deadline, with reminders before each one.

Free resource

Get the dental expenses checklist free

Tell us where to send it and we'll email it to you.

Your questions, answered

Can you help an associate dentist with MTD?
Yes. We assess qualifying income and the applicable start date, then agree digital records and quarterly-update responsibilities.
Is a new dental practice covered by a standard package?
Not necessarily. Fit-out, financing, staffing and acquisition work can require a tailored quote.
Do you offer cheap dental accounting?
We focus on a clear scope and fixed fee, not a lowest-price claim. Compare what is included, especially VAT and pension work.

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General information for the 2026/27 tax year, prepared from the official guidance linked below. It is not personalised tax or regulated financial advice. Rules and circumstances can change; confirm your position before acting.

Official guidance

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