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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.

What Are Employment Related Securities Schemes?

What Are Employment Related Securities Schemes?

Employee Related Securities (ERS) schemes are a way for limited companies to gift or award shares (securities) to employees and company...

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How Do I Hire My First Employee?

How Do I Hire My First Employee?

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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How Much Should I Pay an Employee?

How Much Should I Pay an Employee?

Working out how much to pay an employee involves lots of different factors. You’ll need to consider things like legal requirements,...

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Where Is My Employer PAYE Reference Number?

Where Is My Employer PAYE Reference Number?

An employer PAYE reference number, also known as a PAYE reference or tax reference number, is a unique reference number which...

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UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed

UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed

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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Can You Employ People as a Sole Trader?

Can You Employ People as a Sole Trader?

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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Company Car Tax for Electric Cars

Company Car Tax for Electric Cars

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

Christmas Parties, Staff Gifts, and Your Tax Bill

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?

Can An Employer Claim Back Overpaid Wages?

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?

Can I Take On An Employee Without a P45?

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 the New Starter Checklist?

What is the New Starter Checklist?

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

The Business End of Sabbatical Leave

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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