Payroll for New Businesses
We set up and run payroll for new businesses across Cardiff and South Wales, handling everything from RTI submissions to P45s so you can focus on growing your company. Whether you're your first employee or building a small team, we make sure everyone gets paid accurately and on time while you stay compliant with HMRC.
Everything we handle for you
From your very first payslip to year-end reporting, we cover every aspect of payroll so nothing falls through the cracks.
PAYE and RTI Setup
We register your new business with HMRC, set up your PAYE scheme, and handle all Real Time Information submissions from day one.
Monthly Payroll Processing
We calculate wages, tax, National Insurance, student loans and pension contributions, then generate payslips and submit everything to HMRC on time.
Starter and Leaver Administration
We process new starters with the right tax codes, issue P45s when employees leave, and keep your records accurate throughout.
Statutory Payments and Reports
We handle sick pay, maternity and paternity leave calculations, plus produce P60s, P11Ds and all year-end documentation you need.
Getting payroll right from the start
When you take on your first employee, payroll can feel like a minefield. Tax codes, National Insurance categories, Real Time Information submissions to HMRC: it's a lot to get your head around when you're trying to run a business. We take the entire burden off your hands, setting up your PAYE scheme correctly and processing payroll every week or month so your team gets paid accurately and you stay compliant.
Our service is built for new and growing businesses in Cardiff and across South Wales. You send us timesheets, details of any new starters or leavers, and information about bonuses or deductions. We input everything into secure payroll software, calculate gross pay and all the deductions, then generate electronic payslips and submit Real Time Information to HMRC before the deadline. You get a full breakdown every pay period, and your employees receive their payslips directly.
We handle the entire payroll cycle so you never have to worry about missing an HMRC deadline.
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What's included in our payroll service
- PAYE setup and registration with HMRC for new businesses
- Payslip generation delivered electronically to your team
- RTI submissions filed on time, every time
- Tax, NI and student loan calculations handled automatically
- Statutory payments including sick pay, maternity and paternity leave
- Year-end reporting: P60s, P11Ds and all compliance documents
- Secure online access to payroll records whenever you need them
- Support for directors, subcontractors and CIS if your business needs it
Many of our clients are sole traders taking on their first member of staff, or small teams expanding from two or three people to ten or more. You don't need expensive in-house software or a dedicated payroll person. We become your payroll department, and you only pay for what you use.
Why new businesses in Cardiff choose us
We've been supporting small businesses across South Wales for nearly ten years, and we know how daunting payroll feels when you've never done it before. Our team explains everything in plain English, walks you through the setup process, and stays on hand to answer questions as your business grows. Whether you're a tradesperson hiring an apprentice, a salon owner bringing on a stylist, or a startup building your first team, we make payroll straightforward.
You'll have a dedicated point of contact who gets to know your business, understands your pay cycles, and keeps everything ticking over in the background. No jargon, no surprises, just reliable payroll that works. And because we're local, we understand the Cardiff business landscape and the practicalities of running a small company in South Wales.
Staying compliant and saving time
HMRC requires every employer to report payroll information in real time, and the penalties for late or incorrect submissions add up quickly. We take that risk off the table. Our secure platform ensures data is processed accurately, RTI submissions go in on time, and you have full audit trails if HMRC ever asks questions.
The time you save is just as valuable. Most of our new business clients tell us they were spending half a day or more each month wrestling with payroll. That time goes straight back into serving customers, winning new work, or simply getting home at a reasonable hour. Payroll becomes one less thing on your list, handled by people who do it every day.
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Auto Enrolment & Workplace Pensions→Payroll Year End (P60s / P11Ds)
We complete your payroll year end, issue P60s, prepare and file P11Ds and P11D(b), and check benefits and expenses so you meet HMRC deadlines.
Payroll Year End (P60s / P11Ds)→PAYE Registration
Need to pay your first employee or director? We register you for HMRC PAYE, secure your employer references, and set out the next steps for payroll and RTI.
PAYE Registration→Payroll Processing (Weekly / Monthly)
Weekly or monthly payroll processing with RTI to HMRC, payslips, starters and leavers, and clear summaries of what to pay, so you stay compliant.
Payroll Processing (Weekly / Monthly)→Before you get started
These are the questions we hear most often from new businesses setting up payroll for the first time.
How quickly can you get our payroll up and running?
What information do you need from us each pay period?
How much does payroll for a new business cost?
Do you handle auto-enrolment pensions as well?
What if we only have one or two employees to start with?
Can you help if we take on subcontractors or use CIS?
What happens if we miss a deadline or make a mistake before working with you?
Are you based in Cardiff?
Let's get your payroll sorted
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