UK Director Payroll
& PAYE Management

PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is HMRC's system to collect Income Tax and National Insurance from employment. Even as a sole director of your own UK Limited Company, you are technically an employee. Running a payroll allows you to pay yourself a formal, legal salary.

Paying yourself a small, tax-efficient salary (up to the National Insurance threshold) counts as a deductible business expense, reducing your company's Corporation Tax. It also gives you a qualifying year towards a UK State Pension (if eligible) without actually paying any Income Tax or National Insurance.

No. Non-resident directors can still be paid a salary for their duties managing a UK company. However, the tax implications (whether you pay tax in the UK or your home country) depend on your residency status and dual taxation treaties. We advise on the most compliant approach.

Unreported transfers are classified as a 'Director's Loan' by HMRC. If not repaid, they are subject to a hefty tax charge (currently 33.75%). All money extracted for personal use must be officially declared as salary (via PAYE) or dividends (via company resolutions).

RTI is HMRC's mandatory reporting system. It requires employers to report payroll information, including salaries, taxes, and deductions, to HMRC on or before the day employees are paid. Our service handles these RTI submissions automatically every month.

We can set up an annual payroll scheme if you prefer to take your salary in one lump sum at the end of the tax year. However, monthly payroll is generally recommended to provide a steady, documented income stream, which helps with personal finance applications.

The £49/month fee is specifically for a single-director payroll setup. If you hire additional staff (UK or international), we can scale your payroll scheme to include them for a small additional fee per employee.

Yes. Every month you will receive a formal, HMRC-compliant digital payslip detailing your gross pay, deductions (if any), and net pay. These payslips are vital proof of income for visas, mortgages, or personal banking.

A P60 is a certificate issued at the end of the tax year (April) summarizing your total pay and deductions for that year. It is a critical document for proving your annual income. Generation of your P60 is included in our service.

Missing an RTI submission deadline to HMRC results in automatic late filing penalties, which accumulate quickly. By letting us manage your payroll, you ensure submissions are made strictly on time, avoiding all fines.

Registering a new PAYE scheme with HMRC typically takes 1 to 2 weeks. Once you receive your Employer PAYE Reference and Accounts Office Reference, we can immediately begin processing your monthly payroll.