Starting Out as a LMC Midwife
Helping You Get It Right From Day One
Free Online Session for Final Year Midwifery Students & New Grads
Starting LMC practice? The business side can feel like a lot.
You've spent years learning to be a midwife - not an accountant.
This free online zoom session is designed to give final year midwifery students and new grads, easy to understand guidance on the business and tax side of starting a LMC practice.
Current sessions
17th September 2026 - 7pm
2nd October 2026 - 10am
Can’t make either date? More sessions may be added depending on interest.
You don't need to be a Ktrio client and there is no obligation to become one, I am genuinely just passionate about helping LMC's get off to a great start on their new exciting journey.
What we'll cover
Getting set up as self-employed - what you need to have in place before you start LMC work
Sole trader vs company - what the difference actually means for you
GST - when to register, how GST works and your filing obligations
Income tax & provisional tax - what you'll pay, when you'll pay it and how to avoid nasty surprises
Student Loans - when do you need to pay and how much
ACC - how your levies work and what to expect in your first years
Kiwisaver - how it works when you're self employed
Business bank accounts - how to structure your money from day one
How much to put aside for tax - the most critical component of the session
Xero & record keeping - keeping things simple and staying on top of your accounts
Your vehicle & travel - mileage, logbooks and claiming business use
Working from home - home-office expenses and record keeping
What you can claim - common LMC expenses and what isn't deductible
How to pay yourself - from your business
Choosing an accountant — when and what they should be doing for you
Live Q&A — bring the questions nobody has explained to you yet
Services
Tax & Accounting Support
GST & Bookkeeping
Xero Guidance
Business Support
Practical Advice
Friendly Ongoing Support
Contact
Phone: 027 528 0034
Email: kylie@ktrio.co.nz
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