PAYE Registration and Setup Done Right From Day One
Hiring your first employee or paying yourself as a director means registering for PAYE with HMRC before your first payday. ABM Chartered Accountants handles the full registration, software setup, pension enrolment, and first pay run so nothing is missed.
Registered, Set Up, and Ready to Pay
PAYE registration is required if you pay any employee or director 96 pounds or more per week. HMRC needs to know before your first payday, and the process can take up to 15 working days. ABM Chartered Accountants registers your business, obtains your employer reference numbers, and sets up everything you need.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants handle the HMRC application, configure your Government Gateway account, set up HMRC-recognised payroll software, register you with a workplace pension provider, and process your first pay run with the initial RTI submission. You start employing with full compliance from the very first payment.
What Our PAYE Setup Service Covers
From registering with HMRC to running your first payroll, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants gets your PAYE scheme set up correctly and ready to operate.
HMRC Registration
Registering your business as an employer with HMRC and obtaining your PAYE reference numbers.
Gateway Setup
Setting up your Government Gateway account and linking your PAYE scheme for online submissions.
Payroll Software
Selecting and configuring HMRC-recognised payroll software ready for your first RTI submission.
Auto-Enrolment Setup
Registering with a pension provider and configuring workplace pension duties from your first day.
First Pay Run
Processing your first payroll, filing the initial FPS with HMRC, and issuing employee payslips.
Ongoing Compliance
Continued payroll processing and HMRC reporting after setup so your PAYE runs smoothly every period.
Get It Right Before Your First Payday
Mistakes at the registration stage create problems that follow your payroll for years. A wrong tax code on your first employee, a missed pension duty, or a late RTI submission all trigger penalties or corrections that cost time and money. ABM Chartered Accountants sets everything up properly from the start so none of that happens.
Getting your PAYE right from day one also means you can claim the Employment Allowance of 10,500 pounds for 2025/26, reducing your employer NIC bill immediately. We make sure this and every other entitlement is in place from your very first Employer Payment Summary.
PAYE Registration for New Employers Right Across the UK
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants registers and sets up PAYE for new employers throughout the UK. Our online process means your setup is handled efficiently from anywhere.
PAYE Setup for Every Type of Employer
We register and set up PAYE for businesses in professional services, construction, retail, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and trades. Whether you are hiring one employee or building a team, we handle the setup.
Why Employers Choose ABM for PAYE Setup
Chartered Payroll Expertise
ICAEW and ACCA qualified setting up your PAYE.
Compliant From Day One
Registration, software, pensions, and RTI all configured correctly.
Seamless First Pay Run
Your first payroll processed and filed without delay.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the PAYE registration questions we hear most often. Contact our team for tailored guidance.
When do I need to register for PAYE?
You must register as an employer with HMRC before your first payday if you pay any employee or director 96 pounds or more per week, which is 5,000 pounds per year. You cannot register more than two months before you start paying people.
How long does PAYE registration take?
HMRC typically takes 5 to 15 working days to process your application and send your Employer PAYE Reference and Accounts Office Reference by post. ABM Chartered Accountants submits your application in good time so your references arrive before your first payday.
What if my reference number has not arrived by payday?
You can still pay your employees on time. Run the payroll, store the Full Payment Submission, and file it as a late FPS once your reference numbers arrive. ABM Chartered Accountants manages this process so there is no disruption to your first pay run.
Do I need PAYE if I am the only director?
Yes. If you pay yourself a salary of 96 pounds or more per week through your limited company, you must register as an employer and operate PAYE. ABM Chartered Accountants sets up PAYE for sole directors as part of our standard service.
Do you set up auto-enrolment pensions as well?
Yes. We register you with a workplace pension provider, set up the scheme, assess each employee for eligibility, and manage contributions from your first pay run. This ensures you meet your duties under The Pensions Regulator from day one.
How much does PAYE registration and setup cost?
We offer a fixed-fee PAYE registration and setup package that covers the HMRC application, software configuration, pension setup, and your first pay run. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a quote based on the size of your team.