🛡️ Complex Payroll Specialists

Expert payroll services for tax advisors

Handle your most complex client cases with confidence. From shadow payrolls to appendix schemes, our UK-based team delivers the expertise your practice needs.

50+ Tax Advisors

99.9% Service Uptime

24hr Response Time

📞 Call +44(0)161 524 7696 View Scheme Guide

🎯 Why Choose Us

Built for complex payroll specialists

The specific expertise and service standards that complex cases demand

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Partner Relationship

We work as an extension of your practice, maintaining your client relationships while handling complex payroll execution.

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Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of HMRC schemes, treaty positions, and complex compliance requirements that generalist providers can't match.

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Rapid Response

24-hour response time for urgent queries. We understand tax advisory deadlines and HMRC requirements.

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Professional Indemnity

£2M professional indemnity insurance and compliance guarantee. We stand behind our work completely.

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Detailed Reporting

Comprehensive documentation for your files. HMRC-ready reports and clear audit trails for all schemes.

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Seamless Handoffs

Smooth transitions from scheme setup (your expertise) to ongoing operation (our execution).

📋 Scheme Guide

Which PAYE scheme does your client need?

Choose the right HMRC-compliant payroll route for international clients

Client Situation Assessment

Helping tax professionals choose the right payroll scheme

UK company paying a salary to UK-based employee(s)

Standard UK PAYE Scheme

Non-EU foreign company with no UK presence, paying UK-based employee(s) directly

Voluntary PAYE Scheme

EU company paying UK-based employee(s) directly

NIC only or Standard UK PAYE Scheme

UK taxpayer working for a non-UK employer, responsible for tax/NIC

Direct Payment (DPNI) Scheme

Foreign employee paid abroad, but UK tax/NIC must be reported

Shadow Payroll

UK employee seconded from the UK

Appendix 6/7A Modified Payroll

UK-based employer paying overseas employees

Shadow payroll / S690 / Appendix 5 Scheme

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HMRC Registration Required

The following schemes must be registered by a qualified tax advisor:

Shadow Payroll schemes
Modified Payrolls (Appendix 6/7A)
Direct Payment (DPNI) schemes
Appendix 5 schemes

We handle Standard and Voluntary PAYE registrations directly and work with your appointed advisor for all others.

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Need Help Deciding?

Each client situation is unique. We consider:

Where the employer is based
How and where salary is paid
Whether UK NIC and pension duties apply
Treaty positions and exemptions

Note: We provide practical guidance but work with trusted UK tax advisors who offer free initial consultations to confirm the correct HMRC scheme.

💷 Transparent Pricing

Clear pricing for complex schemes

All fees exclude VAT. VAT will be charged where applicable.

Service Pricing Summary

*Pricing applies to new clients. Contact us for existing client transitions. **Pricing based on typical scenarios but actual pricing will depend on company and employee situation.

Service

Standard PAYE

Voluntary PAYE

Shadow/Appendix

Direct Payment

Setup Fee

£125

£249

£125

Monthly Payroll Fee

£75 + £3/payslip

£125 + £3/payslip

£95 flat

TPR Exemption (if no pension)

£49

Pension Setup (NEST/Penfold)

£249/£349

Re-enrolment (every 3 years)

£199

Scheme Closure

£99

🔍 Pension Setup Notes

NEST: UK government's auto-enrolment pension scheme. Requires GBP-denominated bank account in entity's name.

Penfold: FCA-regulated private pension provider with international flexibility, including non-UK bank account payments.

*Whilst these two are the most used pension schemes for complex payroll requirements, we can work with any pension provider you choose.

📦 What's Included

Complete service package

Everything included in every payroll package

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RTI Submissions & HMRC Reporting

Full Real Time Information compliance and all required HMRC submissions

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Payslip Generation & Payment Guidance

Professional payslips and clear payment instructions for each payroll run

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UK Address Service

Use our Manchester registered office for all PAYE correspondence

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FX Payroll Support

Convert foreign currencies using HMRC Spot Rates for compliance

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Expert UK-Based Support

Direct access to our specialist team, no call centers or junior staff

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Tax Advisor Collaboration

Seamless working relationship with your client's appointed tax advisor

➕ Need Complete Tax Advisory Support?

We work with trusted UK tax advisors who can provide:

• Scheme setup guidance

• FX compliance & reporting

• Expat payroll structuring

• Treaty position advice

Free initial consultation available for scheme assessment

📈 Client Success

Tax advisors who trust us

Real results from professional practices handling complex international payroll

100% Compliance 5+ Schemes

"Finally, a payroll provider that understands complex expat payroll and international tax schemes. They handle our overseas employees flawlessly - something 3 previous providers couldn't do. Their technical knowledge matches what we need for our most challenging cases."

Kelly Stewart

Director, Educate! UK

15+ Clients Shadow Payroll

"Intelligent Payroll handles the execution perfectly while we focus on the advisory work. Their understanding of shadow payroll schemes and HMRC requirements means we can confidently take on complex international clients knowing the implementation will be flawless."

Richard Wilcox

Director, Wilcox UK and US Tax Services Ltd