When do I need to register for PAYE?

You generally need to register as an employer with HMRC before the first payday if you take on staff, or if you pay yourself or any director a salary that is subject to PAYE. It's best to register in good time as it can take HMRC time to issue your PAYE scheme references.

Do I need PAYE if I only pay myself as a director?

Often, yes. If you draw a salary as a director that needs to be reported to HMRC, you will usually need a PAYE scheme. We assess your situation and register you correctly so your director salary is handled compliantly.

What details do you need from me?

We'll need basic information about your company, its directors, and any employees, along with your intended start date. We guide you through exactly what's required so nothing is missed.

Can you also run my payroll after registering?

Yes. Our partners offer full payroll services — payslips, RTI submissions, P60s, P45s and P11Ds — so once your scheme is live we can handle every pay period for you.

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PAYE Registration

What is PAYE registration?

If you're taking on staff or paying yourself a salary as a director, you'll need to be registered as an employer with HMRC under PAYE (Pay As You Earn). Through Filing HQ's accounting and compliance partners, we handle the registration for you — so your PAYE scheme is set up correctly before your first payroll run, and you can start paying people without worrying about HMRC deadlines.

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How it works

Step 1: Confirm your requirements

We check whether you need to register as an employer — for example if you're taking on staff, or paying yourself a salary as a director — and confirm the right start date so you're compliant from your first payday.

Step 2: Register you as an employer with HMRC

We complete and submit your PAYE and Employer registration with HMRC on your behalf, so your PAYE scheme reference and Accounts Office reference are set up correctly.

Step 3: Ready for your first payroll run

Once your scheme is live, we make sure you're set up to run payroll, submit Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC, and stay compliant — with the option for us to run payroll for you too.

Why choose Filing HQ for PAYE Registration?

Set up correctly from the start: We register your PAYE scheme before your first payroll run, so you're not caught out by HMRC deadlines.
Director-friendly: If you pay yourself a salary as a director, we make sure your scheme is set up properly for both you and any staff you employ.
No forms to wrestle with: Our partners handle the HMRC application end to end, so you avoid the common registration mistakes and delays.
A clear next step: Once registered, we can run your payroll and RTI submissions each pay period, keeping everything joined up.

A complete accounting & compliance suite

This is one part of everything our partners handle — from getting set up correctly to ongoing compliance and growth advisory. See all accounting & compliance services →

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need to register for PAYE?: You generally need to register as an employer with HMRC before the first payday if you take on staff, or if you pay yourself or any director a salary that is subject to PAYE. It's best to register in good time as it can take HMRC time to issue your PAYE scheme references.
Do I need PAYE if I only pay myself as a director?: Often, yes. If you draw a salary as a director that needs to be reported to HMRC, you will usually need a PAYE scheme. We assess your situation and register you correctly so your director salary is handled compliantly.
What details do you need from me?: We'll need basic information about your company, its directors, and any employees, along with your intended start date. We guide you through exactly what's required so nothing is missed.
Can you also run my payroll after registering?: Yes. Our partners offer full payroll services — payslips, RTI submissions, P60s, P45s and P11Ds — so once your scheme is live we can handle every pay period for you.

PAYE Registration

Why choose Filing HQ for PAYE Registration?

A complete accounting & compliance suite

Frequently Asked Questions

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