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Help, articles and support for employers, including advice about taking on staff for the first time, setting up payroll, and beyond. Find information about PAYE, NI, BiKs, workplace pensions, and get help to work out what salary costs your business can afford.

UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed

UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed

Read our guide to the current UK tax rates and thresholds affecting sole traders, limited companies, partners and partnerships, employers, and...

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Can I Take On An Employee Without a P45?

Can I Take On An Employee Without a P45?

The short answer is yes, you can take on an employee who doesn’t have a P45, but you’ll need to ask...

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What Is A Tax Reference Number?

What Is A Tax Reference Number?

Each employer and pension provider has a unique reference number which identifies their tax records with HMRC – one of many...

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What is the New Starter Checklist?

What is the New Starter Checklist?

The New Starter Checklist is used to gather information about new employees so they can be set up on payroll. It...

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The Business End of Sabbatical Leave

The Business End of Sabbatical Leave

If an employee wants (or needs) an extended leave of absence, their employer might agree to a sabbatical. We explain what...

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How Do Fuel Cards Work for Businesses?

How Do Fuel Cards Work for Businesses?

Whether you operate a business with a fleet of drivers, or you’re a self-employed individual who just wants to streamline their...

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What Happens if an Employer Makes a Mistake with PAYE?

What Happens if an Employer Makes a Mistake with PAYE?

Employers must deduct tax and National Insurance from the wages they pay to employees, and report these deductions to HMRC using...

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Company Car Tax for Electric Cars

Company Car Tax for Electric Cars

It’s fairly common for employers to offer company cars to employees and directors, or for directors to take one through their...

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A Guide to Employer’s National Insurance

A Guide to Employer’s National Insurance

It’s important to look beyond the headline salary and consider the full cost of employment when you hire a new employee....

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The Employment Allowance for National Insurance

The Employment Allowance for National Insurance

The Employment Allowance is a type of relief available to some employers to help reduce the cost of their National Insurance...

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The Employer’s Guide to Parental Leave

The Employer’s Guide to Parental Leave

Protecting the rights of working parents is an important chunk of employment law, designed to help parents balance work and family...

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What Perks Can I Offer Staff?

What Perks Can I Offer Staff?

Paying employees a decent salary is normally a good starting point, but you might also offer other perks to add value...

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