Payroll services for Startups

Accurate Payroll that Keeps Pace with Your Growth

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25+ years experience

HMRC Compliant

New start ups balance multiple responsibilities with limit resources. Managing Payroll in-house can quickly become overwhelming, with fluctuating salaries, varied working hours and compliance with ever-changing regulations.

At dhpayroll we specialise in outsourced payroll services for new start ups, ensuring your employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with all tax and labour laws. Whether you're in the early stages or scaling up, we streamline your payroll process, allowing you to focus on growing your new business.

Setting up PAYE with HMRC

Managing payroll as the team grows

Handling contractors, advisors and freelancers

Managing employee benefits and pensions

Calculating statutory payments

Managing forms and reporting, including p60s, p45s and p11Ds

keeping up with regulations and deadlines

Get hours back
We handle the payroll work that consumes your evenings and weekends

Leave the calculations to us
Changing hours, overtime, deductions and multiple pay rates all take time. We handle them for you.

Focus on running your business
Put your time into your staff, customers and growth instead of payroll admin

HMRC submissions

Includes PAYE, P45s, P60s, P11Ds, and RTI returns

Secure platforms

Secure GDPR-compliant payroll platforms to protect employee data.

Employer registration

We'll help you register as an employer with HMRC

Pensions admin

We'll handle auto-enrolment and contributions

Hourly & salaried

We'll manage pay for both full-time and part-time employees

Flexible payroll cycles

Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payroll options

Ongoing support

Direct access to experienced payroll professionals

HR support

Access to trusted HR partners for compliance, and staff management.

Newly incorporated companies

Setting up PAYE for the first time? We’ll handle the setup and ongoing payroll, so you know it’s being done correctly from the start.

Founders and directors moving onto PAYE

Paying yourself through your company? We’ll manage director and founder payroll, including salary, tax, National Insurance and payroll reporting.

Fast-growing start-ups

Taking on new employees regularly? We’ll manage new starters and payroll changes as your team grows.

Remote and hybrid teams

With employees working from different locations, we’ll keep your payroll organised and make sure everyone is paid accurately and on time.

Start-ups introducing benefits and pensions

As your team grows, so does the complexity of payroll. We’ll handle bonuses, employee benefits and workplace pension deductions alongside your regular payroll.

Businesses preparing for rapid growth

Planning to raise investment or grow your team quickly? We’ll provide payroll support that keeps pace as your business develops.

With dhpayroll, you have more than a payroll provider. Dhpayroll part of David Howard Chartered Accountants, giving you access to more than payroll as your business grows.

We can help you put the right financial foundations in place from the start.

As you scale, you can also turn to us for bookkeeping, tax returns, accounts, business advice or an audit.

Whether you need bookkeeping, help with your tax return, accounts, business advice or an audit, you can have confidence in a team that is ready to grow with your business.

Auto-enrolment set-up and support

Fast, accurate processing

Experts in UK legislation and compliance

Clear monthly reports

Secure online payroll systems and payslips

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

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When should a start-up outsource payroll?

Start-ups often outsource payroll when they hire their first employees, their team starts growing or payroll takes too much time to manage in-house.

Outsourcing gives you expert support with PAYE, pensions, payroll calculations and reporting from the start.

It also means you do not need to spend time learning payroll rules or keeping up with changes as your business grows.

Can start-ups run payroll for contractors and employees?

Yes, but employees and genuine self-employed contractors are paid and taxed differently.

Employees usually go through PAYE, while genuine self-employed contractors normally invoice your business rather than going through payroll.

We can help you understand how your workers should be treated and make sure your payroll is handled correctly.

What does an outsourced payroll service include?

An outsourced payroll service typically includes payroll processing, employee records, deductions, payslips and reporting, with the exact scope depending on the provider and service package.

dhPayroll's managed payroll service includes payroll processing, statutory payments, auto-enrolment support, secure electronic payslips, HMRC submissions and ongoing support. HMRC submissions include PAYE, P45s, P60s, P11Ds and RTI returns.

How long does it take to set up payroll?

Setting up payroll often takes a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on your business, the number of employees and how quickly we receive the information we need.

We’ll guide you through the process, set up your PAYE scheme and make sure everything is ready for your first payroll run.

How much does payroll outsourcing cost for start-ups?

Payroll outsourcing costs depend on factors such as the number of employees, how often you run payroll and the services you need.

For a small start-up, payroll is often straightforward. Outsourcing lets you access payroll expertise without the cost of employing someone to manage it in-house.

We’ll explain what is included and provide a clear price based on your payroll needs.

Payroll services for Startups

Accurate Payroll that Keeps Pace with Your Growth

Simplifying Payroll for start ups

Payroll Challenges for Startups

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What's included in our payroll services for start ups

HMRC submissions

Secure platforms

Employer registration

Pensions admin

Hourly & salaried

Flexible payroll cycles

Ongoing support

HR support

Accurate, Compliant, and Secure Start Up Payroll Services

Guide to setting up and managing a PAYE Scheme

Find out everything you need to know about setting up and running a PAYE scheme in our free guide

Start-ups we support

Newly incorporated companies

Founders and directors moving onto PAYE

Fast-growing start-ups

Remote and hybrid teams

Start-ups introducing benefits and pensions

Businesses preparing for rapid growth

Get financial support as your business grows

They have supported our growing business since day one

We have worked to dh Payroll since the formation of our company in 2006. As our company has developed they have provided support to our growing business, including a prompt efficient service managing our payroll , pensions and providing solutions to any problems or queries.

Why us

Why choose dhpayroll for payroll services for start ups?

Auto-enrolment set-up and support

Fast, accurate processing

Experts in UK legislation and compliance

Clear monthly reports

Secure online payroll systems and payslips

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

How our payroll services for startups work

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Frequently Asked Questions on payroll services for startups

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