PAYE Registration Online Services

When your business hires its first employee, you must register for PAYE online with HMRC. This PAYE registration is a legal requirement that allows you to manage payroll, deduct taxes, and report employee earnings. At Affotax, we offer a straightforward and efficient PAYE registration service to help you get set up quickly.


Why You Need UK UK PAYE Registration


PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the system used by HMRC to collect taxes and National Insurance contributions from employee wages. As an employer, it's essential to register for PAYE before making the first payment to your employees. Affotax simplifies the process, ensuring your payroll registration is completed without hassle.


What You Receive with PAYE Registration


Upon registration, you will receive:

An Accounts Office Reference – Necessary for making payments to HMRC.

An Employer Reference Number (ERN) – This enables you to set up payroll, register a company for PAYE, and make mandatory submissions to HMRC.



These references are crucial for running your payroll, issuing payslips, and complying with tax regulations.


Our PAYE Registration Service Includes

  • Full registration with HMRC for PAYE.
  • Delivery of your PAYE reference number and Accounts Office Reference Number to your registered office address.


What You Need to Provide

To complete your PAYE registration, you’ll need the following information:

  • Business name and address.
  • Company registration details.
  • Number of employees.
  • First pay date for employees.
  • Director’s name and National Insurance number.


How to Register for PAYE with Affotax

  1. If you're forming a new company, you can order our PAYE registration service as part of your company formation package.
  2. Already have a company? Simply log in to your Affotax account and select register for payroll from our services, then complete your purchase.


Consequences of Late PAYE Registration


If you fail to register for PAYE before paying your employees, you may face penalties for late payroll submissions or tax payments. While HMRC doesn’t penalise late PAYE registration itself, it’s crucial to submit your payroll information promptly to avoid interest and fines.


Using PAYE Online Services

Once registered, you’ll be required to use HMRC’s PAYE Online system to:

  • Check outstanding payments to HMRC.
  • Pay your bill and view payment history.
  • Access employee tax codes and notifications.
  • Submit returns related to expenses and benefits, such as P11D forms.


Additional Support


If your business changes, such as stopping employment or if your employees' earnings fall below the necessary threshold, we can assist you with closing or adjusting your employer's PAYE registration.


Register for PAYE online with Affotax today to ensure your business is compliant with UK payroll and tax regulations. We offer reliable support to get you registered quickly and smoothly.


Ready to start? Register your company for PAYE through Affotax by signing up or logging into your account and completing your payroll registration today!

Important Information for Payroll Registration

  • Gather the necessary details for a smooth registration process.

  • Your company’s registration number.

  • Contact information (email and phone).

  • First pay date.

  • Pension scheme details, if applicable.

Important Information for Payroll Registration

  • Gather the necessary details for a smooth registration process.

  • Your company’s registration number.

  • Contact information (email and phone).

  • First pay date.

  • Pension scheme details, if applicable.

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