PAYE Registration
You can't legally pay an employee or take a director's salary until you're registered as an employer with HMRC. We handle the full registration and obtain both your PAYE and Accounts Office references.
Quick answer
What documents do I need for PAYE registration?
To register for PAYE, a company normally needs its company number, registered office address, business contact details, first payroll date, and details of the first employee or director who will be paid. HMRC may also need the company's Corporation Tax UTR if it has already been issued. PAYE registration should be completed before the first payday, because the employer needs PAYE and Accounts Office references to run payroll, report pay through Real Time Information, and pay deductions to HMRC. New employers should allow time for HMRC processing before salary payments begin. Having payroll dates and employee details ready helps avoid delays when setting up accounting software or a payroll provider. This is especially important for directors taking their first salary.
Who this is for
- You're hiring your first employee and need to set up payroll
- You're a company director who wants to draw a salary
- You're setting up payroll for your limited company for the first time
What's included
- Employer registration with HMRC
- PAYE reference obtained
- Accounts Office reference obtained
- Payroll start date configuration
- First payroll date guidance
What you'll need
- 1Your company number and registered address
- 2Details of your first employee or director taking a salary
- 3The date you want to start running payroll
- 4Your company's Corporation Tax UTR (if available)
How it works
Complete the form
Answer a few simple questions about your filing requirements.
We file for you
Our team reviews and submits your filing electronically.
Confirmation
Receive your filing confirmation and any official documents.
Why efilings.uk
- HMRC-recognised agent for employer registration
- Both PAYE and Accounts Office references obtained in one process
- Payroll start date configured correctly to avoid penalties
- UK-based support team for post-registration questions
Official guidance
Check the primary government guidance for this filing before you start.