Payroll services for UK small businesses
Small business payroll services handle the calculations, payslips and agreed PAYE and pension reporting needed for a director-only company or a growing team. Streamlining Payroll works from your approved records, with a named specialist and published employee bands. You retain control of approvals and fund employee, HMRC and pension payments.
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How our small business payroll works
Small businesses rarely need a full-time payroll clerk, but running payroll DIY still costs time, software fees and constant HMRC compliance risk. Our per-payslip service replaces all of that for a predictable monthly cost.
Your small team receives managed RTI, auto-enrolment and statutory payment processing, with a named specialist and published employee pricing bands.
Everything you need in one service
£3.50 per payslip for 9-99 employees
Minimum £25.00 per payroll run for 1-8 employees; £3.00 per payslip for 100-250 and £2.50 for 251+.
Directors' payroll ready
Optimised director salary payrolls with correct NIC and tax code handling.
Workplace pensions
Auto-enrolment assessment and Nest / People's Pension / Smart Pension uploads included.
SSP & holiday pay
Statutory sick pay and holiday accruals applied to every pay run.
Employee self-service
Digital payslips, P60s and P45s delivered securely to each employee.
Clear payroll records
Secure payroll records and reports help you keep track of each pay run.
Who this is for
- Sole directors running a limited company payroll
- Owner-managed businesses with 2 – 30 employees
- Cafés, salons, retailers, tradespeople and professional services firms
Published employer prices
1-8 employees: minimum £25.00 per payroll run. 9-99: £3.50 per payslip. 100-250: £3.00 per payslip. 251+: £2.50 per payslip. Weekly, fortnightly and four-weekly runs are adjusted proportionally. Standard payroll processing, secure portal access and statutory workplace pension submissions are included.
No setup fees. Transparent pricing.
See all employer payroll pricesSmall Business Payroll — frequently asked questions
Do I need payroll if I'm the only employee?
PAYE registration depends on your circumstances. We handle director payroll and RTI where required. The minimum charge for 1-8 employees is £25.00 per payroll run; see GOV.UK guidance on registering as an employer.
How should a small business compare payroll costs?
Compare the bureau fee with software, administration time and the work included. Our employer bands show a minimum £25.00 per run for 1-8 employees and £3.50 per payslip for 9-99. A written quote confirms frequency and scope; outsourcing is not necessarily the cheapest option for every business.
How quickly can you set up my payroll?
We agree the setup schedule once we have your PAYE reference, employee details and pension scheme information. A typical SME switch takes two to four weeks.
Looking for a tailored service?
Connect directly with our payroll specialists to receive a tailored proposal for your business — no obligation, no pressure.