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PAYE

Find help and guidance about operating PAYE as part of your payroll. Our free resources include useful advice about registering for PAYE, what your ongoing duties and responsibilities are, and making deductions and payments correctly.

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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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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What Happens if an Employer Makes a Mistake with PAYE?

What Happens if an Employer Makes a Mistake with PAYE?

Employers must deduct tax and National Insurance from the wages they pay to employees, and report these deductions to HMRC using...

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Paying Yourself a Salary from Your Limited Company

Paying Yourself a Salary from Your Limited Company

Being a director means you’re legally separate from your limited company even if you’re also the owner, so you’ll need to...

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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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Understanding How Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Works

Understanding How Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Works

You’ll normally need to register as an employer for the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme when you take on your...

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What Type of Tax Return Do I Need to Submit?

What Type of Tax Return Do I Need to Submit?

Your taxes and any other deductions are usually all managed for you by your employer when you work as an employee....

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Where Is My Employer Reference Number?

Where Is My Employer Reference Number?

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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