---
title: Free Guide on Setting up and Running a Paye Scheme
description: Access our free guide, 'How to Set Up and Run a PAYE Scheme,' and learn how Dhpayroll can help streamline your payroll processes efficiently.
---

[Skip to main content](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/paye-scheme-free-guide#main)

[![dhpayroll](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Theme%20July/logo-header.png?width=207&height=56&name=logo-header.png) ![dhpayroll](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Theme%20July/logo-header.png?width=207&height=56&name=logo-header.png) ![dh payroll logo](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/dh%20payroll%20logo.png?width=50&height=36&name=dh%20payroll%20logo.png) ![dh payroll logo](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/dh%20payroll%20logo.png?width=50&height=36&name=dh%20payroll%20logo.png)](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/)

- [Home](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk)
- [Show submenu for About About](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/about-us) 
    - [About](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/about-us)
    - [Reviews](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/company-reviews)
    - [Show submenu for Partners Partners](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/business-partners) 
          - [Employee Benefits](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/business-partners/employee-benefits-partner)
          - [HR Services](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hr-services)
- [Show submenu for Services Services](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/managed-payroll) 
    - [Managed Payroll](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/managed-payroll)
    - [Director Payroll](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/director-payroll)
    - [Payroll for Accountants](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/payroll-outsourcing-for-accountants)
    - [Auto Enrolment](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/pensions-auto-enrolment)
    - [Electronic Payslips](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/electronic-payslips)
    - [Direct Payments](https://www.dhdirectpayments.co.uk/)
    - [Full Accountancy Services](https://www.davidhoward.co.uk/)
- [Show submenu for Industries Industries](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors) 
    - [New Start Ups](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/startup-payroll)
    - [Recruitment](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/recruitment-agency-payroll)
    - [Dental Practices](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/payroll-for-dental-practices)
    - [Nanny and Household](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/nanny-payroll)
    - [Hospitality](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/hospitality-payroll)
    - [Retail](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/retail-payroll)
    - [Education](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/education)
    - [Construction](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/construction)
    - [Vets](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/vets)
    - [Care Homes](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/care-homes)
- [Show submenu for Blog Blog](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog) 
    - [All blog posts](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog)
    - [Compliance](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-compliance)
    - [HR Services](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/hr-services)
    - [Industry-Specific Advice](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/industry-specific-payroll-advice)
    - [News & Events](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/news-events)
    - [Outsourcing advice](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-outsourcing-advice)
    - [Technology](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-technology)
    - [Research & Insights](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-research-insights)
    - [Thresholds & Rates](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-thresholds-and-rates)
- [Show submenu for Contact Contact](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/contact-us) 
    - [Request a Call back](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/request-a-call)
    - [Request a Quote](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/request-a-quote)
    - [Locations](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/locations)

Open main navigation

Close main navigation

- [Home](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk)
- Show submenu for About About 
  
    - About
    - [About](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/about-us)
    - [About](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/about-us)
    - [Reviews](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/company-reviews)
    - Show submenu for Partners Partners 
      
          - Partners
          - [Partners](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/business-partners)
          - [Employee Benefits](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/business-partners/employee-benefits-partner)
          - [HR Services](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hr-services)
- Show submenu for Services Services 
  
    - Services
    - [Services](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/managed-payroll)
    - [Managed Payroll](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/managed-payroll)
    - [Director Payroll](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/director-payroll)
    - [Payroll for Accountants](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/payroll-outsourcing-for-accountants)
    - [Auto Enrolment](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/pensions-auto-enrolment)
    - [Electronic Payslips](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/services/electronic-payslips)
    - [Direct Payments](https://www.dhdirectpayments.co.uk/)
    - [Full Accountancy Services](https://www.davidhoward.co.uk/)
- Show submenu for Industries Industries 
  
    - Industries
    - [Industries](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors)
    - [New Start Ups](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/startup-payroll)
    - [Recruitment](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/recruitment-agency-payroll)
    - [Dental Practices](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/payroll-for-dental-practices)
    - [Nanny and Household](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/nanny-payroll)
    - [Hospitality](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/hospitality-payroll)
    - [Retail](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/retail-payroll)
    - [Education](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/education)
    - [Construction](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/construction)
    - [Vets](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/vets)
    - [Care Homes](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/sectors/care-homes)
- Show submenu for Blog Blog 
  
    - Blog
    - [Blog](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog)
    - [All blog posts](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog)
    - [Compliance](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-compliance)
    - [HR Services](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/hr-services)
    - [Industry-Specific Advice](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/industry-specific-payroll-advice)
    - [News & Events](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/news-events)
    - [Outsourcing advice](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-outsourcing-advice)
    - [Technology](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-technology)
    - [Research & Insights](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-research-insights)
    - [Thresholds & Rates](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/blog/tag/payroll-thresholds-and-rates)
- Show submenu for Contact Contact 
  
    - Contact
    - [Contact](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/contact-us)
    - [Request a Call back](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/request-a-call)
    - [Request a Quote](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/request-a-quote)
    - [Locations](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/locations)
- [0808 196 0948](tel:08081960948)

- <https://www.facebook.com/dhpayroll>
- <https://twitter.com/dhpayroll>
- <https://www.linkedin.com/company/dhpayroll/>

[0808 196 0948](tel:08081960948)

![Payroll services banner](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/hero%20banner%20FINAL%20%20(2).jpg?width=1600&height=600&name=hero%20banner%20FINAL%20%20(2).jpg)

# How to set up and run a PAYE scheme

## How to Set Up and Run a PAYE scheme Guide

Download our free guide on setting up and running your PAYE scheme

[Access here →](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/paye-scheme-free-guide#free-guide)

## Setting Up and Running a PAYE Scheme: A Complete Employer's Guide

Setting up a PAYE scheme is one of the first compliance responsibilities you'll face as an employer. Get it wrong and you could face penalties, payroll errors or late reporting.

This free guide explains when you need to register for PAYE, how to set up your scheme with HMRC and what you need to do to stay compliant. You'll learn how to report pay, calculate tax and National Insurance, submit Full Payment Submissions (FPS) on time and meet your year-end obligations.

Whether you're employing your first member of staff or reviewing your existing payroll process, this practical guide will help you run your PAYE scheme with confidence and stay compliant with HMRC requirements.

![How To Set Up And Run A PAYE Scheme-webp](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20To%20Set%20Up%20And%20Run%20A%20PAYE%20Scheme-webp.webp?width=400&height=604&name=How%20To%20Set%20Up%20And%20Run%20A%20PAYE%20Scheme-webp.webp "How To Set Up And Run A PAYE Scheme-webp")

FREE GUIDE

### Access our guide to setting up and running a PAYE Scheme

Complete the form and we'll email you the guide to setting up and running a PAYE scheme

  

#### Download your PAYE guide

![dhpayroll ](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Theme%20July/footer_logo%20dh%20Payroll.png?width=207&height=56&name=footer_logo%20dh%20Payroll.png "dhpayroll ")

Expert small business payroll provider with over 25+ years experience. We deliver reliable payroll services tailored to your business. 

[![facebook-logo-fill](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hubfs/facebook-logo-fill.svg "facebook-logo-fill")](https://www.facebook.com/dhpayroll)

[![x-logo-fill](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hubfs/x-logo-fill.svg "x-logo-fill")](https://twitter.com/dhpayroll)

[![linkedin-logo-fill (1)](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hubfs/linkedin-logo-fill%20(1).svg "linkedin-logo-fill (1)")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dhpayroll/)

#### About Us

---

[About](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/about-us)

[Contact](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/contact-us)

[FAQs ](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)

[Reviews](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/company-reviews)

#### Our Services

---

[Managed Payroll Services](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/managed-payroll)

[Auto Enrolment](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/pensions-auto-enrolment)

[Electronic Payslips](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/electronic-payslips)

[Director payroll services](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/director-payroll-services)

[Payroll for accountants](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-outsourcing-for-accountants)

#### Locations

---

[Hampton Wick](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-services-hampton-wick)

[Weybridge](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-services-weybridge)

[Richmond](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-services-richmond)

[Staines](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-services-staines)

[Bagshot](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-services-bagshot)

[Horsham](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-services-horsham)

[Surrey](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-services-surrey)

[Kingston upon Thames](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/payroll-services-kingston)

 

#### Contact Information

---

![1 (3)](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20(3).png?width=40&height=40&name=1%20(3).png "1 (3)")

##### Service address

[Ground Floor, 1 Park Rd, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames KT1 4AS](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dhpayroll+-+Online+Payroll+Services+in+Surrey+%7C+Kingston+%7C+Richmond+%7C+London/@51.4127741,-0.3118227,21z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x48760b96919b4ea5:0xe3a10e57d70d63dd!8m2!3d51.412831!4d-0.3116785!16s%2Fg%2F11ckw285qj?entry=ttu)

![2 (2)](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/2%20(2).png?width=40&height=40&name=2%20(2).png "2 (2)")

##### Phone number

 [0808 196 0948](tel:0808%20196%200948)  

![3 (3)](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/3%20(3).png?width=40&height=40&name=3%20(3).png "3 (3)")

##### Email address

[payroll@davidhoward.co.uk  ](mailto:payroll@davidhoward.co.uk)

![4 (2)](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/4%20(2).png?width=40&height=40&name=4%20(2).png "4 (2)")

##### Business hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30 - 17:30

©2026 dhpayroll. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/privacy-statement-and-cookie-policy) [Terms and Conditions](https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)Sitemap

```json
{
  "@context" : "http://schema.org",
  "@type" : "AccountingService",
  "address" : {
    "@type" : "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry" : "GB",
    "addressLocality" : "Hampton Wick",
    "postalCode" : "KT1 4AS",
    "streetAddress" : "Ground Floor, 1 Park Rd"
  },
  "aggregateRating" : {
    "@type" : "AggregateRating",
    "ratingValue" : "4.3",
    "reviewCount" : "6"
  },
  "description" : "DHpayroll is well known online payroll processing outsourcing company in UK. We serve payroll services for small businesses to large enterprises at budget price.",
  "email" : "payroll@davidhoward.co.uk",
  "geo" : {
    "@type" : "GeoCoordinates",
    "latitude" : "51.413529",
    "longitude" : "-0.314521"
  },
  "image" : "https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=207&height=56&name=logo.png",
  "name" : "dhpayroll",
  "openingHours" : "Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr 08:30-17:30",
  "openingHoursSpecification" : [ {
    "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification",
    "closes" : "17:30",
    "dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday" ],
    "opens" : "08:30"
  } ],
  "paymentAccepted" : [ "credit card", "paypal" ],
  "priceRange" : "$$",
  "sameAs" : [ "https://www.facebook.com/dhpayroll", "https://twitter.com/dhpayroll", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/dhpayroll" ],
  "telephone" : "0808 196 0948",
  "url" : "https://www.dhpayroll.co.uk"
}
```