Accounting for Doctors & Dentists
- Financial clarity for healthcare professionals
- Compliant, secure, fully digital
- Less admin, more appointments
"Nexova simplified our setup—so we could focus on our patients from day one."
– Med. Dent. Innocenzo Bronzino, CEO,
Zahnarztpraxis Bronzino Costa AG
Bronzino Costa Dental Practice is a newly founded clinic in Glattbrugg-Opfikon offering high-quality dental care for the whole family. Their multilingual team provides services in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Swedish, and Croatian. From dental hygiene and pediatric dentistry to periodontics and prosthetics, their approach combines medical competence with personalized, compassionate care in a welcoming atmosphere.
More about Bronzico Costa: www.bronzinocosta.ch
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Our services for doctors and dentists
End-to-end accounting support for healthcare professionals
- Annual financial Statements
- VAT declarations
- Corporate tax declarations
- and much more
- Monthly payroll statements
- Social insurance declarations
- Withholding tax registrations
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What makes healthcare professionals unique?
Specialized support for licensed medical and dental practices
Common accounting challenges for doctors and dentists
We help you address these complex difficulties
Choosing the right legal form for your practice
Succession planning or transitioning to a group structure
Complying with social insurance and pension obligations
Differentiating between VATexempt and taxable services
Distinguishing personal vs. practice-related expenses
Long working hours and administrative overload
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Why doctors and dentists work with Nexova
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We understand the needs of healthcare professionals
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Support for both solo practices and group clinics
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What accounting services does a medical or dental practice need in Switzerland?
A Swiss medical or dental practice typically requires core accounting services such as day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, annual financial statements, and corporate tax filings. Depending on the services offered, proper VAT handling is also essential, especially for practices that provide a mix of medical and cosmetic treatments. Nexova supports all of this with sector-specific experience and a fully digital setup, making it easy to stay compliant and informed without being overloaded in admin.
Is medical treatment subject to VAT in Switzerland?
Most basic medical and dental services are VAT-exempt under Swiss law. However, certain treatments—such as cosmetic or elective procedures—may be subject to VAT depending on how they’re classified. It’s important to correctly separate VAT-liable from exempt services to avoid misreporting. Nexova reviews your service mix, helps determine what is taxable, and ensures that your VAT returns are accurate and compliant.
What payroll obligations apply to healthcare staff?
Doctors and dentists with employees must manage monthly payroll, social security (AHV), pension contributions, and possibly withholding tax. We handle all of this, including part-time and temporary arrangements, while keeping everything centralized in a secure, digital system. We also ensure timely salary payments, clear documentation, and support with employment contracts or compensation structure questions.
Can Nexova support practice sales or succession planning?
Yes. Whether you’re planning to retire, bring in a new partner, or transition ownership to another doctor, succession planning is a complex process that requires early preparation. Nexova provides accounting and tax guidance throughout the process, helping with valuations, contract support, legal form changes, and regulatory steps. We ensure the handover is smooth while minimizing tax exposure and maintaining continuity in your financial systems.
What are common tax-deductible expenses for medical professionals?
Doctors and dentists can deduct a wide range of business-related expenses, including professional liability insurance, medical equipment and supplies, continuing education, office rent, software licenses, and employee salaries. Even vehicle expenses and home office costs may be deductible under the right circumstances. Nexova helps identify all eligible deductions, structures them correctly in your accounts, and optimizes your tax position while ensuring full compliance.