Expert Payroll Services for Community Interest Companies

Our comprehensive payroll services include monthly payroll processing, RTI submissions to HMRC, auto enrolment pension management, director payroll and dividend documentation, digital payslips, P60s and P45s, statutory payment calculations (SSP, SMP, SPP), P11D submissions, and dedicated support from CIC payroll specialists. We handle everything from PAYE and National Insurance calculations to year-end returns, ensuring full HMRC compliance.

Yes — CIC directors can be paid a salary for the work they do, provided it is reasonable and in line with the CIC's community purpose. We help set up director payroll through PAYE, manage National Insurance, and advise on tax-efficient salary and dividend structures where the CIC is limited by shares. We also ensure your remuneration is properly disclosed in your CIC34 report.

We offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing starting from £75/month for up to 5 employees (Starter), £150/month for up to 15 employees (Standard), and £250/month for up to 30 employees (Premium). There are no setup fees or hidden charges. All prices exclude VAT. For CICs with more than 30 employees, we offer custom pricing tailored to your needs.

Yes, we provide complete auto enrolment pension management for Community Interest Companies. This includes employee assessment and enrolment, pension contribution calculations for both employer and employee, submission of contributions to your pension provider, re-enrolment management every three years, and handling opt-outs and refunds. We work with all major pension providers including NEST and The People's Pension.

Absolutely! We make switching payroll providers easy and stress-free. We'll handle the entire transition process, including obtaining necessary data from your current provider, setting up your payroll system, importing historical data for the current tax year, and ensuring a seamless handover with no disruption to your staff. We've helped hundreds of CICs switch to our service.

We specialise in CIC accounting and payroll and understand the unique requirements of Community Interest Companies. This includes director remuneration, the community interest test, asset lock compliance, CIC34 reporting, employment allowance claims, and dividend administration for CICs limited by shares. We also offer CIC-friendly pricing with no long-term contracts, so you can spend more on delivering community benefit and less on administration.

We can typically set up your payroll within 5-7 business days from receiving all necessary information. This includes setting up your company details with HMRC, importing employee records, configuring pension schemes, and setting up the online portal for payslip access. For urgent requirements, we can often expedite the process. Contact us to discuss your specific timeline needs.

All clients receive dedicated support from our CIC payroll specialists via phone and email. Standard and Premium plan customers get a dedicated account manager who knows your CIC and can provide personalised guidance. We also offer HMRC liaison support if any issues arise, and our Premium plan includes quarterly payroll reviews. You can reach us at 01582 487594 during business hours.