Header image

Blogs

Do You Pay VAT on Private Medical Services in the UK?

Do You Pay VAT on Private Medical Services in the UK?

In the UK for the 2026/27 tax year, most private medical services remain VAT‑exempt when they are genuine healthcare treatments provided by registered professionals. However,...
Read More
Do You Pay VAT on Health Insurance? The 2026/27 Guide

Do You Pay VAT on Health Insurance? The 2026/27 Guide

If you’re wondering, “Do you pay VAT on health insurance?” The simple answer is no. But you still pay tax in a different way through...
Read More
When Should a GP Switch to Limited Company UK? Guide for All Sole Traders

When Should a GP Switch to Limited Company UK? Guide for All Sole Traders

If you are a GP doing private work and wondering whether it is time for a GP switch to limited company UK, here is the...
Read More
What Is a UTR Number and Where Do I Find It?

What Is a UTR Number and Where Do I Find It?

Many UK residents wonder, what is a UTR number. Well, a UTR number is a 10‑digit Unique Taxpayer Reference issued by HM Revenue and Customs...
Read More
Sole Trader vs Limited Company for Doctor UK Guide

Sole Trader vs Limited Company for Doctor UK Guide

If you're a doctor in the UK doing private work, locum shifts, or running your own practice, one question eventually comes up. Many people want...
Read More
Paying Someone Who is Not Registered for VAT: A Healthcare Guide

Paying Someone Who is Not Registered for VAT: A Healthcare Guide

Paying someone who is not registered for VAT is perfectly allowed in the UK, provided their taxable turnover stays below the government’s threshold. Currently, the...
Read More
Should a Dentist Set Up a Limited Company?

Should a Dentist Set Up a Limited Company?

If you are a dentist in the UK wondering whether to set up a limited company for dentist UK purposes, the short answer is: it depends on...
Read More
What Are the Legal Obligations of a Sole Trader in Healthcare?

What Are the Legal Obligations of a Sole Trader in Healthcare?

If you’re a sole trader in the UK healthcare sector, you must comply with several legal obligations. You must register for Self Assessment, pay income...
Read More
LLP vs Limited Company for Healthcare Clinics

LLP vs Limited Company for Healthcare Clinics

If you’re setting up or restructuring a clinic, you’ve probably asked yourself this already: LLP vs limited company for healthcare clinics, which one actually makes sense?...
Read More
How to Register a Medical Practice as a Limited Company in the UK (2026/27 Guide)

How to Register a Medical Practice as a Limited Company in the UK (2026/27 Guide)

If you’re planning to register a medical practice as a limited company, you’re not alone. More GPs, consultants, and private clinicians across the UK are...
Read More
Best Business Structure for Private Clinics in the UK (2026/27 Guide)

Best Business Structure for Private Clinics in the UK (2026/27 Guide)

Starting a private clinic in the UK is exciting. Also, a bit overwhelming at first. One of the earliest decisions you will have to make,...
Read More
What Expenses Can a GP Claim Against Tax?

What Expenses Can a GP Claim Against Tax?

If you are a GP in the UK, one of the first questions you will ask yourself is simple but important: what expenses can a...
Read More
Reclaiming VAT on Property Development for Healthcare Professionals

Reclaiming VAT on Property Development for Healthcare Professionals

The biggest investment a healthcare practitioner will probably ever have in their career is a new clinic or the renovation of a care home. While...
Read More
Are Taxes Higher in the UK? UK Vs US Full Breakdown

Are Taxes Higher in the UK? UK Vs US Full Breakdown

The short answer to the question "are taxes higher in the UK" is yes. The United Kingdom is a relatively high-tax country compared with the...
Read More
Self-Assessment Tax Return Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Self-Assessment Tax Return Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals often have multiple income streams. You might be salaried through the NHS, but also earn from private practice, locum shifts, or consultancy. That’s...
Read More
What Are Nanny Taxes? 2026 Guide for UK Employers

What Are Nanny Taxes? 2026 Guide for UK Employers

Hiring a nanny is a huge relief, especially for busy healthcare professionals in the UK who work long or irregular shifts. However, after celebrating your...
Read More
Private Medical Practice Tax Planning: UK Complete Guide 2026/27

Private Medical Practice Tax Planning: UK Complete Guide 2026/27

Are you running or starting a private clinic? Getting your private medical practice tax planning sorted early can save you money and reduce long-term stress....
Read More
How to Run Payroll for Healthcare Businesses in the UK: A 2026 Guide

How to Run Payroll for Healthcare Businesses in the UK: A 2026 Guide

If you’re wondering how to run payroll for your healthcare business, the answer is clear: you need a system that manages PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and reporting...
Read More
PAYE vs Self Employed for Doctors: What’s Better?

PAYE vs Self Employed for Doctors: What’s Better?

There are approximately 30.3 million payrolled (PAYE) employees in the UK, as per the Office for National Statistics. But for medical professionals, the choice isn't...
Read More
How Doctors Can Reduce Tax Legally in the UK

How Doctors Can Reduce Tax Legally in the UK

Like all professionals in the UK, doctors must pay tax on their income. However, there are legitimate and legal ways to reduce this tax burden....
Read More