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PAYROLL SOFTWARE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

The UK’s only all-in-one, mobile-first payroll provider

Simple, reliable, HMRC-recognised payroll software that allows you to pay yourself and your team in minutes - all from your Tide account. 

  • No need for an accountant or extra software, saving you time and money

  • Take-home pay, income tax, National Insurance, and pension and student loan contributions are calculated automatically

  • Salaries and taxes are automatically filed with HMRC

You won't be charged until you run your first payroll. After that, access Tide Payroll for just £12 + VAT per month.

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Tide’s payroll software is automated and effortless

Tide Payroll automates the most complex parts of your payroll process, so you can focus on growing your business.

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Automated calculations and deductions

Say goodbye to manual calculations. Our payroll software automatically, and accurately, calculates everything for you, including:

  • Income tax and National Insurance

  • Pension contributions (with NEST integration)

  • Student loan contributions

  • Taxable bonuses

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One-click salary payments

Once your payroll is approved, pay your entire team with a single click from the Tide app.

No more juggling complex spreadsheets and multiple apps - it’s fast, secure and integrated directly with your Tide Business Account.

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Automatic HMRC filing

Our HMRC-recognised payroll software automatically files your salary payments, income tax and National Insurance deductions directly with HMRC, making sure you meet every deadline and stay compliant with UK regulations.

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Secure, digital payslips

Digital payslips are distributed to employees via email. It’s a secure, convenient and environmentally-friendly way to distribute pay information.

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Simple timesheet management

Easily track and manage the hours your team has worked with integrated timesheets. Log and approve hours which are then used to inform your payroll calculation.

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Seamless integration

Our payroll software directly syncs your payroll data with Tide Accounting, giving you a complete, real-time view of your business finances.

Tide Payroll also seamlessly integrates with Xero, ensuring your financial data is always consistent and up-to-date.

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Handle common payroll tasks with ease

Say goodbye to manual admin. With Tide Payroll, tasks like these are made easy:

  • Automatically calculate holiday pay for leavers, taking one more task off your to-do list.

  • Easily manage and track deductions for any Cycle to Work schemes

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The Payroll tool has saved us a lot of time and effort – onboarding staff is straightforward, and the clear interface means I can easily handle wages and expenses. Tide Payroll has made a real difference to how we manage our team and gives me confidence that everything is running smoothly.

How does Tide Payroll work?

Monthly subscription

Access our HMRC-recognised payroll software for just £12 + VAT when you open a free business bank account with Tide.

No upfront costs

You won’t be charged a penny until you run your first successful payroll.

Hands-on support

We’ll be on-hand to help you get set up and ready for your first payroll.

Adding employees

The monthly subscription includes payroll for two people. Add additional employees for just £2 per person.

Paying yourself

As a registered business owner, you can pay yourself through Tide Payroll. This feature is not available for sole traders.

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Manage your banking and payroll together with ease

At Tide, we’re building an all-in-one finance platform designed to help small business owners run their business better, all from one app.

Open a free business bank account today and set up our payroll software in minutes to pay yourself and your team accurately, on time – every time.

Outsourcing vs doing your own small business payroll

Weigh the cost, control and complexity of managing your payroll in-house against outsourcing to an accountant.

Running your payroll in-house

Outsourcing to an accountant

Cost

Potential cost savings for smaller businesses (only paying for software)

Higher recurring costs than software, including service fees for processing

Control and flexibility

Full control and the fastest access to your data. Quick changes are easy

Less direct control over processes. Changes may require a third-party request

Processing time

Automated payments and calculations, and instant data updates

You may save time on administrative tasks with someone else handling the processes

Data access

Instant access to all reports and history, so your data is always on hand

Access and reporting may rely on the accountant's system or schedule

Security and privacy

Keep payroll data secure in-house on your own trusted, HMRC-recognised system

Potential data privacy risks as sensitive employee data is shared with a third party

Compliance

Tide Payroll helps you stay fully compliant with UK regulations

Receive expert support for staying compliant with UK regulations

Do more than just online payroll

Explore our additional tools and run your business entirely from one platform – to save time and grow with ease.

Tide Accounting

Make completing Self Assessments and VAT returns seamless with Tide Accounting.

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Business Savings

Earn up to 4% AER* (variable) on your business savings

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Tide Card Reader

In-person card payments without the fuss. Get unlimited mobile data and get paid anywhere.

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Business Loans

Apply for finance to keep your business growing, without impacting your credit score.

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We understand businesses, it's all we do

Tide is built by business owners for business owners. That’s why we’re trusted by over 1.5 million sole traders, freelancers, and limited companies worldwide.

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