--- title: Lantum Blog | Limited company vs sole trader description: Limited company vs sole trader | Primary Care advice for GPs and Practice Managers --- [![Lantum](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Lantum%20March2018/Images/logo-header.svg)](https://us.lantum.com) for Locums - [Locums](https://lantum.com/) - [Practices](https://lantum.com/p/practices/) - [Hubs](https://lantum.com/p/hubs/) - [Federations](https://lantum.com/p/nhs-federation/) [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader) 06 Apr 2017 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/GP-on-the-move-2.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/changes-to-ir35-for-gp-practices) ## [Changes to IR35 for GP practices](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/changes-to-ir35-for-gp-practices) From the 6th of April, a legislative change is coming into force that will affect GP practices who use Locum GPs contracting through their own limited companies. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/changes-to-ir35-for-gp-practices) 0 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [Managing finances](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/managing-finances) 23 Mar 2017 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/Mental-health-825x510-2.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/a-recap-on-ir35-from-network-locum) ## [IR35 & Lantum - working as a sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/a-recap-on-ir35-from-network-locum) **To recap…** [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/a-recap-on-ir35-from-network-locum) 2 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [tax](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/tax), [financial advice](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/financial-advice), [self-employment](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/self-employment) 22 Feb 2017 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/calculator-calculation-insurance-finance-53621-4.jpeg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/ir35-changes-for-gp-locums-with-ltd-companies) ## [IR35 changes for GP locums with Ltd companies](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/ir35-changes-for-gp-locums-with-ltd-companies) From the 6th of April, a legislative change is coming into force that will affect all Locum GPs working through their own limited companies. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/ir35-changes-for-gp-locums-with-ltd-companies) 11 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader) 02 Feb 2016 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/sole-company-2.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-work-as-a-sole-trader-or-via-a-limited-company-as-a-locum-gp) ## [Should I work as a Sole Trader or via a Limited Company as a locum GP?](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-work-as-a-sole-trader-or-via-a-limited-company-as-a-locum-gp) Most locum GPs operate as what is known as Sole Traders where you, the GP are the business, owner and manager. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-work-as-a-sole-trader-or-via-a-limited-company-as-a-locum-gp) 0 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader) 07 Sep 2015 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/fallback-thumb-23.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/how-do-i-find-work-as-a-locum-gp) ## [How do I find work as a locum GP](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/how-do-i-find-work-as-a-locum-gp) This is a common question when it comes to getting started and there are a variety of ways to launch yourself into a GP locum career. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/how-do-i-find-work-as-a-locum-gp) 0 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader) 01 Jun 2015 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/06bd2b74-2.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/locum-gp-and-ltd-advice-on-looking-for-a-mortgage) ## [Locum GP and Ltd: advice on looking for a mortgage](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/locum-gp-and-ltd-advice-on-looking-for-a-mortgage) **Welcome back Ben Parry from [Barr Financial Services](http://www.barr-fs.com/) writing on mortgages for Ltd locum GPs** [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/locum-gp-and-ltd-advice-on-looking-for-a-mortgage) 0 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [NHS pension](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/nhs-pension) 12 Nov 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/fallback-thumb-34.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-set-up-as-a-limited-company-to-work-as-a-gp-locum) ## [Should I set up as a Limited Company to work as a GP Locum?](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-set-up-as-a-limited-company-to-work-as-a-gp-locum) [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-set-up-as-a-limited-company-to-work-as-a-gp-locum) 0 Comments [Advice Guide](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/advice-guide), [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [Managing finances](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/managing-finances), [accounting](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/accounting), [financial advice](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/financial-advice), [self-employment](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/self-employment), [taylorcocks](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/taylorcocks) 17 Sep 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/survival_kit_sardine_can4.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/the-network-locum-accountant-how-to-survive-your-tax-return) ## [The Lantum Accountant: How To Survive Your Tax Return](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/the-network-locum-accountant-how-to-survive-your-tax-return) When you first sign up for self-employment as a locum, your first tax return can seem intimidating. Our ‘How to’ guide hopes to unravel 3 important points you might need to know for planning ahead. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/the-network-locum-accountant-how-to-survive-your-tax-return) 0 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [tax](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/tax), [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [Clinical](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/clinical), [financial advice](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/financial-advice), [self-employment](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/self-employment), [taylorcocks](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/taylorcocks) 13 Aug 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/abacus-e14079244835054.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/the-ultimate-guide-to-bookkeeping-for-locums) ## [The Ultimate Guide to Bookkeeping for Locums](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/the-ultimate-guide-to-bookkeeping-for-locums) No matter what kind of locum GP you are, an organised system to manage your finances and log your expenses is essential, and will save you time and money. Save yourself the prospect of a carrier bag.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/the-ultimate-guide-to-bookkeeping-for-locums) 0 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [Managing finances](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/managing-finances), [Mindfulness and burnout](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/mindfulness-and-burnout) 09 Jul 2014 ## [What They Don't Teach You In Med School – How To Be Tax Efficient](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/dont-teach-med-school-tax-efficient) After years of hard graft and education attaining your GP qualifications, you might feel fully prepared to begin your career in primary care. However, starting out as a GP requires even more than.... 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