This package is a good fit if...
- Setting up PAYE for the first time
- Straightforward employee count and pay arrangements
← All fixed-price servicesEMPLOYER REGISTRATION
Payroll setup
A new PAYE scheme set up and ready for your first payroll.
Vetted UK expert Scope checked before work starts Filing receipt where applicable
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Is this right for you?
Fixed pricing works when the job is clearly defined. Use these checks before paying.
Ask for a custom quote if...
- ×Payroll software setup or employee record entry — separate service
- ×Auto-enrolment pension scheme setup — separate service
- ×Ongoing monthly payroll processing — separate service
- ×Migrating an existing payroll mid-year — custom quote
CLEAR FROM THE START
What is included
One defined service, one clear price and no surprise additions.
Registration of a new PAYE scheme with HMRC
PAYE reference numbers forwarded once issued
BEFORE WE BEGIN
What we will need from you
Having these details ready helps your expert begin without delay.
- Company or employer legal details
- UTR and Companies House number where applicable
- Registered and trading addresses
- Business activity
- First intended payday
- Expected number of employees
- Director and responsible-person details
- Contact information and existing HMRC references
A finished outcome, not just activity.
- Submitted employer registration
- PAYE reference handover when issued
- First-payroll readiness checklist
Know exactly what happens next.
- ✓Provide employer details and the planned first payday
- ✓Your expert checks scheme readiness
- ✓We submit the employer registration
- ✓References and launch guidance are handed over when available
Turnaround starts once the required information is complete and the standard scope is confirmed.
BEFORE THE FIRST PAYDAY
Set up PAYE before anyone gets paid.
A clean payroll launch needs the employer, employee and reporting details ready in the right order.
1stpaydayYour setup deadline
IDEMPLOYER
Register the business
HMRC needs the legal entity, responsible person and intended payroll details.
- Company and UTR details
- Business address and activity
- Planned first payday
人WORKFORCE
Collect starter details
Accurate employee information prevents avoidable tax-code and NI problems.
- P45 or starter declaration
- NI number and start date
- Gross pay and frequency
RTIGO LIVE
Prepare the first submission
The scheme references feed into software and Real Time Information reporting.
- Choose payroll software
- Submit FPS on or before payday
- Plan PAYE and pension duties
Good to knowThis package creates the PAYE scheme. Payslips, RTI submissions and pension administration are ongoing services.
Set up my PAYE scheme →HOW IT WORKS
Choose, pay, done.
A simple handover with a clear expert responsible for the work.
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HELPFUL INFORMATION
Understand payroll setup before you buy.
Plain-English guidance for customers who want more detail. The package scope and price shown above remain the commercial terms for this service.
What a PAYE scheme involves+
PAYE is the system employers use to report pay and deductions to HMRC. A payroll scheme gives the employer references needed to submit Real Time Information, usually on or before each payday. Payroll then calculates gross pay, Income Tax, employee and employer National Insurance, pension deductions and net pay.
Registration is only the setup step. Running payroll is a repeating compliance process. The employer must keep accurate employee details, calculate deductions, send submissions on time, give payslips and pay HMRC by the relevant deadline. This package creates the scheme but does not include monthly payroll processing.
What must be ready before the first payslip+
You need the employee's full name, address, date of birth, National Insurance number and start date, plus their starter declaration or P45. Agree the gross pay, frequency, working arrangements and any benefits or deductions. Directors require correct National Insurance treatment, which may differ from ordinary employees.
Choose payroll software, set the pay calendar and confirm who will authorise payments. The PAYE references can take time to arrive, so employers should register before the first payday rather than after it. HMRC restricts how far in advance an employer can register, which is why the intended payday matters.
RTI and paying HMRC+
The Full Payment Submission reports each employee's pay and deductions to HMRC on or before payday. An Employer Payment Summary may be needed for adjustments or months without employee payments. Late or inaccurate submissions can lead to notices and penalties.
The payroll calculation does not move money automatically. The employer must pay employees and separately pay PAYE and National Insurance to HMRC, taking account of any available allowance or statutory payment recovery. Ongoing payroll support can handle the calculations and submissions after the scheme is live.
How auto-enrolment connects+
Workplace pension auto-enrolment is related to payroll because payroll assesses workers and calculates contributions, but it is a separate legal duty overseen by The Pensions Regulator. Eligible staff may need to be enrolled from the employer's duties start date, and the employer must complete a declaration of compliance.
Opening a PAYE scheme does not itself create or configure a pension scheme. Pension assessment, provider setup, employee communications and declarations are outside this fixed-fee registration package and should be planned separately before payroll begins.
EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST
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If your job falls outside the stated scope, we will explain why and agree a new quote before work starts.
When should I register as an employer?+
Register before the first payday, allowing time for HMRC to issue references. HMRC also limits how early an application can be made, so the planned payday is required.
Do I need PAYE if I only employ a director?+
Often yes, depending on pay and other circumstances. We check the straightforward setup position based on the information supplied.
Does this include monthly payroll?+
No. It covers registration and handover. Payslips, RTI submissions and ongoing payroll administration are a recurring service.
Is pension auto-enrolment included?+
No. We flag the duty, but pension scheme setup and ongoing assessment are separate.
What if I have already paid staff?+
Historic or late payroll may need reconstruction and late submissions, so it falls outside the standard package and requires a quote.
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