A complete guide to the tax implications of selling a dental practice in the UK — covering Capital Gains Tax rates, Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), earn-outs, asset vs share sale structures, and what the April 2026 BADR rate change means for dental sellers.
Free, confidential dental practice valuation from specialist brokers. NHS goodwill multiples, private EBITDA analysis, and real UK buyer data — no obligation.
Every dental practice sale involves two CQC processes: the seller’s registration continues until completion, and the buyer must apply for their own new CQC registration. This guide explains the transfer process, how your CQC rating affects the sale price, what documents to prepare for due diligence, and the realistic timeline (10-18 weeks) from application to decision.
A complete data room checklist for dental practice sellers. Covers financial documents, NHS contract records, CQC compliance, associate agreements, property documents, and patient membership plans — everything a buyer will request during due diligence.
Dental practice sale prices in the UK range from under £500,000 to over £3 million. This guide sets out realistic 2026 benchmarks by practice type (NHS, mixed, private), with worked examples showing the EBITDA multiples buyers apply.
A practical guide to the 9 factors dental practice buyers assess when making an offer — covering NHS contract quality, private revenue type, normalised EBITDA, principal dependency, team stability, CQC compliance, premises, equipment, and growth potential. Includes 12-24 month action priorities for sellers preparing for market.
Deciding to sell your dental practice is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make in your career.
The majority of dental practices in the UK operate on a mixed model — combining NHS contract income with private
NHS contract novation is the most complex element of any dental practice sale. This guide explains the step-by-step process, timeline, and what can go wrong — for selling principals.
One of the first questions most dental practice principals ask when they start thinking about selling is: how long is
