When the government introduced auto-enrolment in October 2012, the intention was that all businesses would have their staff enrolled by April 2017 – and any new businesses by February 2018. So auto-enrolment into Workplace Pension schemes has finished its rollout, and applies to...

In April 2019, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will be 20 years old. But age and the national minimum wage have been in the press recently for a very different reason. More than 200 businesses were named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay the national...

Keeping on top of ever-changing HMRC regulations and paying everyone the right amount, on-time as well as continuing with your own day-to-day work too can be a real headache for small to medium sized businesses (SME’s). But there are now a whole host of online payroll service providers who...

Usually, if you are late reporting your payroll, your business will receive a fine. However, HMRC won’t charge you a penalty if this is your first time – in the current tax year - that you have ever been late filing. Small businesses in particular, can get caught out by HMRC deadlines. Or if you are a new employer...

Proto Payroll also supports freelance accountants and small accountancy businesses who want to offer their own clients payroll services. Today, many small businesses and entrepreneurs enjoy working with a freelance accountant who, for many reasons, prefer to keep their business small. But

HMRC often changes the rules surrounding tax codes and notices, such as P6 and P9. And keeping up to date can be challenging at the best of times. Most people have never heard of P6’s and P9’s, but when you work with an online payroll expert, like Proto Payroll, we will ensure you and your business is always fully compliant...

Auto Enrolment means it’s compulsory to enrol eligible staff into a pension scheme. Under the Pensions Act 2008, every employer in the UK must put certain staff into a pension scheme and then contribute to it. This is called ‘automatic enrolment’. "Some businesses have been keen to get the ball...

Choosing the right online payroll service to partner with will probably be one of the best business decisions you make, especially as your business grows. Select wisely, and it will save you time and money – and build goodwill with your staff as they feel confident...

Over the last few years, the world of accountancy – and in particular, payroll – has been moving very quickly. No longer is it enough for businesses to just complete weekly wage calculations and monthly salaries and ensure the correct amount of tax is paid to HMRC. Payroll services now have a more...

Did your business meet the P11D deadline earlier this month? As you might know, employers had until 6 July 2018 to report employee benefits and expenses for the 2017/18 tax year. But many small businesses missed the deadline and some entrepreneurs were simply too busy to get the paperwork to...

Reduce your overheads with an efficient and professional online payroll service. Did you know that the National Minimum Wage is reviewed every year, or that the hourly rate for adults aged over 25 and over is £7.83; or that the UK Living Wage has increased to £8.75 and £10.20 in London; or that parents can now share...