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Eastmure & Associates

Accounting built for medical professionals

Company structures, ACC levy reviews, locum tax, and year-round planning — for GPs, specialists, and doctors across New Zealand.

Why it matters

Your tax situation is different from most small business owners

Most accountants handle a wide range of clients. That's fine for straightforward situations — but doctors, GPs, and specialists face a set of decisions that generalist accountants rarely deal with day-to-day.

ACC levy classifications, the choice between sole trader and company structures, locum income, and shareholder salary vs dividend decisions all have a material impact on what you take home. Getting them wrong — or simply not optimising — costs real money.

  • ACC levy misclassification is common and expensive
  • Company structure affects your tax rate and asset protection
  • Locum income has specific GST and provisional tax rules
  • Shareholder salary vs dividend affects KiwiSaver and ACC

Free initial consultation

Talk to us about your situation

We offer a free initial consultation for medical professionals. No obligation — just a straightforward conversation about your current structure and whether there's anything worth reviewing.

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What we cover

Services for medical professionals

Company structure advice

Sole trader, company, or look-through company — we help you choose the structure that minimises tax and protects your assets.

ACC levy reviews

Most medical professionals are classified incorrectly and overpay. We review your levy classification and challenge it where there are grounds.

Locum and contractor tax

Locum income has specific GST and provisional tax implications. We make sure you're compliant and not paying more than you need to.

Shareholder salary vs dividend

Getting the balance right between salary and dividends affects your tax rate, KiwiSaver, and ACC levies. We model the optimal split for your situation.

Practice setup and advisory

Starting or growing a practice? We advise on structure, GST registration, Xero setup, and ongoing compliance from day one.

Year-round tax planning

Not just end-of-year filing — we work with you throughout the year to manage provisional tax, reduce surprises, and plan ahead.

Want to understand the detail first?

Read our guides on company structures for doctors and ACC levy reviews.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Ready to find out if your structure is working for you?

Book a free initial consultation. We'll look at your current setup and give you an honest assessment of what, if anything, is worth changing.

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