Who we work with
Associate dentists
NHS and private income on one Self Assessment return, with professional costs recorded.
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Accountants for dentists
For associate dentists doing NHS work, private work or both. Your Self Assessment return filed, expenses claimed and tax bill worked out by ACCA and AAT qualified accountants, from £22 a month.
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Associate status is decided case by case
HMRC withdrew its dentist-specific status guidance from 6 April 2023, so status turns on the facts of each agreement. Most associates are self-employed, and we put that income on your Self Assessment return.
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Lab fees, GDC fees and indemnity
Your GDC annual retention fee, indemnity, professional memberships, lab fees you bear, loupes and related CPD are usually allowable. Your accountant checks your costs and claims what applies.
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NHS pension and a limited company
NHS Pensions does not let dentists who have set themselves up as a limited company contribute to the scheme. We explain what that means before you change how you work.
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Making Tax Digital has started
If your self-employment and property income before expenses was over £50,000 in 2024/25, quarterly updates started on 6 April 2026. Start Sole Trader + MTD, £68 a month, covers them.
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Every fee covers everything you need
No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. dental accounting support handled end-to-end.
Self Assessment return filed
Associate fees, any salaried post and other income on one SA100, prepared and filed with HMRC on every sole trader package.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Quarterly updates and the final declaration through FreeAgent on Start Sole Trader + MTD, £68 a month.
A dedicated accountant
A named ACCA or AAT qualified accountant on Start Sole Trader and every Bundle, by phone, video, email or WhatsApp.
Company accounts if you incorporate
The Start Bundle, £88 a month, covers year-end accounts, the CT600 and director payroll. The Operate Bundle, £128, adds VAT returns, your Self Assessment and the confirmation statement.
Payroll for staff
Every company package includes payroll for one director, with each extra employee at £6 a month, filed under RTI.
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Accounting software worth £360 a year in every monthly package, with bank feeds so income and expenses are recorded as you go.
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What you get with GoForma
| GoForma | |
|---|---|
| Price | A fixed monthly fee, agreed before we start |
| Your accountant | ACCA or AAT qualified, named to you |
| Software | FreeAgent included with every monthly package, worth £360 a year |
| If it is not right | Rolling monthly, cancel anytime, with a 30-day money-back guarantee |
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Answer a few questions about your business and see a fixed monthly price straight away. No card details.
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We handle the switch
We request HMRC authorisation, contact your previous accountant for the handover and set up FreeAgent with you.
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Your accountant takes it from there
The filings in your package prepared and submitted on time, with a qualified accountant you can reach on WhatsApp.
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Who we work with
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Who we work with
Practice owners
Year-end accounts and CT600 for dental companies from the Start Bundle.
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Who we work with
Locum dentists
Work across several practices, with travel and indemnity costs recorded.
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FAQs
Everything you might be wondering
How much does it cost?
Most associates are on Start Sole Trader at £44 a month, or Start Sole Trader + MTD at £68 a month once Making Tax Digital applies. Dentists with a limited company use the Start Bundle at £88 a month or the Operate Bundle at £128. Each has 50% off for your first 3 months. A one-off tax return is £198. Prices exclude VAT.
Can I switch from my current accountant?
Yes. Tell us who your current accountant is and we contact them for your records and handle the handover, so there is nothing for you to chase.
Is there a contract, and what if I am not happy?
There is no long contract. Every monthly package is rolling monthly and you can cancel anytime. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try us without being tied in.
Should an associate dentist set up a limited company?
Not to save tax. On 2026/27 rules, a company paying out all its profit leaves you with less than being a sole trader at every profit level from £20,000 to £200,000. For a fully private associate with £60,000 profit, a sole trader keeps £46,111.40 and a company leaves £46,091.20. If you do NHS work, dentists trading as a limited company cannot contribute to the NHS pension. The reasons to incorporate are flexibility and limited liability.
Are associate dentists self-employed?
Most associates are, but there is no longer a special rule for dentists. HMRC withdrew its dentist-specific guidance from 6 April 2023, so status depends on the facts of each agreement, such as who decides when, where and how you work and how you are paid. HMRC's Check Employment Status for Tax tool is the place to start.
Do dentists charge VAT on private treatment?
Usually not. Dental care and treatment by registered dental professionals is exempt from VAT whether it is private or NHS, and so are dental prostheses such as crowns and dentures. Cosmetic dentistry outside any healthcare treatment is standard-rated, as are separate sales of products like toothbrushes. Only those taxable sales count towards the £90,000 registration threshold.
How does the NHS pension annual allowance work?
For 2026/27 the annual allowance is £60,000. In a defined benefit scheme like the NHS scheme it is the growth in your pension that counts, not what you pay in. The allowance is tapered if your threshold income is over £200,000 and your adjusted income is over £260,000. Unused allowance from the previous three tax years can be carried forward.
Are your accountants qualified?
Yes. Our accountants are ACCA and AAT qualified. We have filed 7,000+ tax returns, delivered 4,000+ free consultations and hold a 4.9 rating on Google from 72 reviews.
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