To start setting up a company, watch the video or follow the steps below. Firstly, head to your Companies area, and then click New company.

First, you will need to fill out the Company name. Where a company has multiple pay frequencies, you can choose to append the frequency to the name by ticking the check box. It is important to note that this is just for identification purposes, and won’t appear on any payroll documents.
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If you have it to hand, you can add the Company number, which is the registration number provided by Companies House. You can also enter a Client reference if required. Once completed, click Next.

Next, use the toggles to select which modules to use for the company, before hitting Next.

From here, you can add the Accounts Office and Tax Office reference numbers, as well as the UTR. If you don’t have these to hand, they can be added later. You can also select whether this company is a new PAYE scheme. If This is a new company is ticked, everyone will automatically be set as a new starter, and Year to Date information will not need to be added for team members.
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Additionally, you can add the company’s HMRC credentials, and turn on electronic updates.

Next, you will need to set up the company’s pay periods. Start by choosing the pay period frequency, and then enter the first period’s start date. After that, you can set the pay date, processing date, and notification date. You also have the option to move the pay day where it falls on a weekend or bank holiday.
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To check you have set up current and future pay periods correctly, click Open pay period calendar and preview the period dates.

Finally, you can configure the employer settings, including whether they’re a small employer, if they are eligible for Employment Allowance, and their Apprenticeship Levy allowance. You can also add an onboarding PAYE credit amount, to be applied to the company’s P32 payments. There is also the option to enter CIS deductions suffered to date. When you’re happy with all the settings, click Finish.