Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
What is it? The Construction Industry Scheme, or CIS as it is more commonly known, was set up more than 50 years ago to deal with compliance issues in the construction sector. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) found […]
Reporting payroll information to HMRC
What to report As an employer, you are required to report details of your entire payroll via a ‘Full Payment Summary’ (FPS) each time your employees are paid. This means that if you pay weekly you will make […]
Common payroll forms explained
P60 At the end of each tax year, employers must provide all employees that were employed on 5th April with a P60. They must do this no later than the 31st May in either electronic or paper format. […]
How and when to register for PAYE
When to register As an employer there are certain tax related obligations that must be met and a primary one for almost all businesses is “Pay As You Earn”, or PAYE.  It is a legal requirement to register […]
Should I outsource payroll?
In the annals of business, outsourcing payroll has always been considered a logical move. Navigating through the labyrinths of look-up tables, issuing cheques, and drafting payslips were all monotonous and painstaking tasks, prone to inaccuracies that could impact […]
Ensuring compliance in your first year in business
Starting a new business can be as daunting as it is exciting, especially if it is your first venture. It’s likely that in previous senior job roles you have had exposure to some areas of how the business […]