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Easily manage small business payroll with market-leading software

Sage takes the headache out of getting your payroll right. Stay focused on what matters with easy-to-install, easy-to-use payroll software designed for small businesses. 

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Payroll solutions for small business

Your business is taking off, and it’s time to increase headcount. While it’s a huge milestone, we get that it can be daunting too. Paying your team on time, accurately, and getting taxes, pensions and your HMRC submissions running smoothly doesn’t have to be hard. 

If you're looking at how to set up payroll for small business, you might like to know that Sage payroll software is the UK's number one payroll provider. Whether or not you’ve run payroll before, we’re here to make it straightforward.  

 

Make self-employed payroll services a breeze with Sage software

Our software makes managing small company payroll services quick and compliant. Sick leave, bonuses, expenses, holiday pay, maternity leave, student loans, National Insurance – it’s all calculated automatically. And you can relax as we always update our payroll software with the latest compliance rules. 

Payments and deductions

Tax, statutory pay and National Insurance are all calculated with a few clicks.

Real-time information (RTI)

Submit your tax and NI data directly with HMRC recognised software.

Workplace pensions

Automatically assess who’s entitled and send data to your workplace pension provider.

Payslips, P60s and reporting

Print and email whatever you need, using a choice of neat templates and report formats. 

Simple and intuitive to use

You don’t need special training or dedicated staff to run payroll with confidence.

24/7 support

You’re never alone with our award-winning UK team of experts always available online and by phone.

Benefits of payroll software for small business

Sage Payroll software is reliable, accurate and secure. Cut the time you spend on administration with the ideal solution for your business today and in future. 

Compliance built in

There’s no need for specialist tax advice, tracking changes in rules and legislation, or manual interventions. We use the latest regulations as standard. 

Flexible access

Our cloud-based software means you can manage payroll from anywhere at anytime using a Mac, PC, mobile or iPad. Plus, your employees can see their payslips and submit timesheets online too.

User-friendly

Quick to set up and intuitive to use, you can run your payroll with confidence. Our payroll systems for small business let you stay focused on building your future. 

 

Sage offers affordable payroll services for small business

The cost of payroll services for small business is surprisingly affordable. Sage offers monthly subscriptions based on how many employees you have.

Scaling-up your payroll is quick as you can add more employees and enjoy the same safe, reliable and convenient features.

 

Payroll software designed specifically for small businesses

Sage Business Cloud

Payroll

Get 50% off for 3 months
From £8
£4.00 + VAT/mo(1)
You save £12.00

Effortless cloud-based payroll solution for start-ups and small businesses. 

  • Manage payroll for up to 100 employees
  • Easy-to-use 4 step Do-It-Yourself cloud-based payroll
  • Avoid mistakes with fully HMRC compliant software
  • Automated payroll calculations and submissions
  • Employee self-serve access to secure payslips and P60s via app
  • Multi-user access providing unique individual logins and added security
  • Easily manage pension requirements and submissions
  • Access reporting to analyse your payroll and make informed decisions
  • Expert support whenever you need – 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Easily switch to Sage with a simple setup and data import
  • Share access with your accountant
  • Automatically track your payroll data in Sage Accounting
(1) Starting at 5 employees from £8.00 per month + VAT with the option to add employee tiers for up to 100 employees.
Sage 50

Payroll

From
£33 + VAT per month
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Advanced desktop payroll solution, ideal for businesses with complex payroll needs.

  • Desktop payroll for more complex businesses
  • Avoid mistakes with fully HMRC compatible solution
  • Automated payroll calculations and submissions
  • Unlimited access to secure Employee Online Services Portal, including Online Payslips and P60s.
  • Detailed reporting to analyse your payroll and make informed decisions
  • Expert support whenever you need – 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Multi-user, multi-company available

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