Payroll for Limited Companies
Payroll for a limited company covers paying yourself or staff through PAYE, filing Real Time Information with HMRC each pay day and handling pensions. We run it for you, from director-only to five-plus employees.
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At a glance
| Director salary (typical) | £12,570 a year is common, set against personal allowance and NI thresholds |
|---|---|
| Employer NI | 15% above £5,000 a year per employee |
| Employment Allowance | Up to £10,500 off employer NI, not available to sole-director companies |
| Filing | RTI on or before every pay day |
| Included in | Complete (director payroll) and Growth (up to 5 employees) |
Director-only payroll
If you are the only employee, you can still run payroll, and it is often sensible. A salary at the right level keeps your National Insurance record, uses your personal allowance, and is deductible for Corporation Tax. We set up the scheme, register with HMRC and file RTI.
Staff payroll and pensions
When you hire, you need PAYE, a workplace pension, payslips and statutory pay. We calculate each run, submit to HMRC, report to the pension provider and prepare your year-end P60s and P11Ds if needed.
What payroll costs a company
Employer National Insurance is 15% on pay above £5,000 per employee per year. If you employ more than one person, the Employment Allowance can offset up to £10,500 of that bill. We check eligibility each year.
Salary and dividends together
Most directors combine a modest salary with dividends. The best mix changes each tax year, so we review it with you before April and model it in our salary vs dividend calculator.
Simple monthly packages. No surprises.
Essential
Compliance for micro and new companies
- Statutory accounts
- Corporation Tax return (CT600)
- Confirmation statement
- One director Self Assessment
- Deadline reminders
Complete
Trading and online businesses
- Everything in Essential
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Quarterly MTD VAT returns
- Director payroll and RTI
- Quarterly review call
Growth
Growing, data-led teams
- Everything in Complete
- Payroll for up to 5 employees
- Priority accountant access
- Quarterly tax planning
All prices exclude VAT. Final price depends on turnover and the options you choose. See every package and one-off price.
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