Tax Advisory for Dentists and Dental Practices
Dental practices face a range of tax and financial considerations specific to their profession. Payments from Germany's statutory dental care system, private patient billing, in-house and external dental laboratories, staffing costs and equipment purchases all play a part in managing a practice's finances.
With nearly 15 years of experience advising dentists, we provide ongoing financial accounting, payroll services, taxable profit calculations, tax returns and personal advice on tax and business matters.
We work with dental practices, orthodontic practices and joint dental practices (Berufsausübungsgemeinschaften) across Germany. Our services are delivered digitally, with personal advice and direct communication.
Financial Accounting for Dental Practices
Accurate bookkeeping is essential for preparing tax returns and understanding your practice's financial performance.
We manage your ongoing financial accounting, covering payments from the regional Associations of Statutory Health Insurance Dentists (Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigungen, KZV), private patient income and payments handled by private billing agencies. We also keep track of staffing costs, practice supplies, materials and dental laboratory expenses.
In-house laboratory work and services provided by external laboratories require different accounting and tax treatment. We ensure that the related income and expenses are properly recorded and allocated.
You receive regular financial reports tailored to dental practices, giving you a clear view of your income, expenses and financial results.
VAT and Dental Laboratory Services
Most dental treatment provided for medical purposes is exempt from German value-added tax (VAT). Certain services are taxable, however, including some dental laboratory work carried out in-house and cosmetic treatments without a medical purpose.
The VAT rules for dental prostheses require particular attention. It is important to distinguish taxable from exempt services and to establish when VAT paid on purchases can be recovered.
We deal with these matters as part of your ongoing financial accounting and VAT returns, working with you to obtain the necessary documents and information from your dental practice management software.
Payroll Services for Dental Practices
Employing dental assistants, trainees, dentists or dental technicians brings a range of payroll and reporting responsibilities.
We manage your regular payroll, including the required German payroll tax and social security filings.
We also advise you on the tax treatment of employee remuneration and the options available for tax-advantaged employee benefits.
Business Advisory for Dentists
A well-run dental practice needs sound financial management alongside high-quality patient care. Regular financial reports provide a valuable basis for monitoring costs and making business decisions.
We help you review your cost structure, including staffing costs, practice supplies, laboratory materials and fees paid to external dental laboratories.
We can also assess the financial implications of planned investments, whether you are purchasing new treatment units, introducing digital dental technology or upgrading other practice equipment.
Our advice helps you make sense of your financial reports and put the figures to use in your tax and business planning.
Starting, Buying or Transferring a Dental Practice
Starting or buying a dental practice often involves substantial investment and long-term financial commitments.
We advise on the tax implications of setting up or acquiring a practice, including acquisition costs, practice value (Praxiswert), depreciation, investments and financing.
We also provide tax planning advice when an established practice changes, whether you are bringing in new partners, restructuring a joint practice or preparing to hand over the practice.
We consider both the immediate tax consequences and the wider financial implications of these decisions.
Digital Services with Personal Advice
We work entirely digitally, using DATEV solutions to exchange accounting records, financial reports and other documents.
This enables us to serve dental practices throughout Germany. Clear procedures and regular communication help keep our work together organised and efficient.
Personal advice remains an essential part of our service. We are available by telephone or video call to discuss your accounts, planned investments or the future of your practice.
If you are considering changing tax advisors, we can also assist with the transition of your ongoing tax and accounting work.
Digital Tax Advisory – Personal. Reliable. Nationwide.
Changing Tax Advisors for Your Dental Practice
Are you looking for a new tax advisor for your dental practice?
We start by discussing the services you need and reviewing the current status of your bookkeeping, payroll and tax obligations.
A well-organised handover depends on complete accounting records, payroll data where applicable, and timely coordination with your previous tax advisor.
If you are looking for a long-term relationship with a tax advisory firm that works digitally, we would be pleased to discuss whether our services are the right fit for your practice.
Arrange a free 15-minute introductory meeting to discuss your needs and explore the possibility of working together.