Employer
Help, articles and support for employers, including advice about taking on staff for the first time, setting up payroll, and beyond. Find information about PAYE, NI, BiKs, workplace pensions, and get help to work out what salary costs your business can afford.
UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed
20 August 2026
Read our guide to the current UK tax rates and thresholds affecting sole traders, limited companies, partners and partnerships, employers, and...
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How Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Works for Employers
13 August 2026
You’ll normally need to register as an employer for the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme the first time you take...
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Can You Employ People as a Sole Trader?
8 August 2026
Being a sole trader doesn’t mean you have to do everything by yourself. Any type of business owner can employ someone...
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How Do I Hire My First Employee?
3 August 2026
If you’re at the point where you need a little help with your business, it might be time to recruit your...
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Where Is My Employer Reference Number?
23 July 2026
An Employer Reference Number (ERN), also known as a PAYE reference or tax reference number, is a unique reference number which...
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Company Car Tax for Electric Cars
22 July 2026
It’s fairly common for employers to offer company cars to employees and directors, or for directors to take one through their...
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Christmas Parties, Staff Gifts, and Your Tax Bill
18 July 2026
Christmas is an opportunity to take a bit of time out, but for those running businesses a Christmas party or gift...
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Can An Employer Claim Back Overpaid Wages?
13 July 2026
Overpaying wages can happen for all sorts of reasons, from data entry errors, to confusing overtime or holiday pay arrangements, or...
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Can I Take On An Employee Without a P45?
10 June 2026
The short answer is yes, you can take on an employee who doesn’t have a P45, but you’ll need to ask...
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What Is A Tax Reference Number?
5 June 2026
Each employer and pension provider has a unique reference number which identifies their tax records with HMRC – one of many...
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What is the New Starter Checklist?
14 May 2026
The New Starter Checklist is used to gather information about new employees so they can be set up on payroll. It...
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The Business End of Sabbatical Leave
2 May 2026
If an employee wants (or needs) an extended leave of absence, their employer might agree to a sabbatical. We explain what...
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