
Navigating Locum Self-Employment
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Thrive as a Self-Employed Locum
Self-employment for locums offers flexibility and potential tax benefits. We provide expert advice on managing your financial responsibilities and maximising deductions.
Self-Employment Tax Management
Our services streamline the self-employment process for locums, from registering with HMRC to efficiently handling tax returns and national insurance obligations.
Here are some of the areas that we can help Locum GPs
- Locum Payroll
- Accounting and Tax for Locums
- Tax Expenses and Claims
- NHS Pension Review Scheme
- Tax Enquiry Protection
Advantages of Self-Employment
Self-employment allows locums to claim a wider range of business expenses, potentially reducing tax and national insurance payments compared to PAYE salary arrangements.
- Comprehensive expense claim guidance.
- Streamlined self-assessment tax return process.
- Assistance with NHS Pension Forms A & B.
- Tailored advice for tax and national insurance planning.
- Support for transitioning to self-employed status.
- Insights on working with agencies as a self-employed locum.


Personalised Self-Employment Strategy
For locums embarking on or navigating self-employment, we provide personalised support, ensuring you are well-informed about your tax obligations, superannuation contributions, and optimal financial practices. We guide you in setting aside the right amounts for tax and national insurance, ensuring a smooth financial journey.
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Khalid Ismail, General Practitioner of over 30 years and Senior Partner of South Lewisham Group Practice in South East London explains what he values the most from working with our Nichols & Co team and how we support their medical practice.
Get in touch
Contact us for specialist medical accountancy services for Locums
If you’re looking to plan your finances for the future or trying to find an answer to a problem then get in touch today.
Telephone: 020 8850 3300
We’re open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We are closed on bank holidays.
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