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When do I make PAYE payments to HMRC?

Last updated
March 25, 2025

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When do I make PAYE payments to HMRC?

If you're paying salaries to employees or directors, you need to register for PAYE and pay your PAYE bill to HMRC.

  • Monthly payments: Your PAYE bill is due on the 22nd of the next tax month.
  • Quarterly payments: Your PAYE bill is due on the 22nd after the end of the quarter.

There are various ways to make your payment.

  • Same or next day payments: online or telephone banking, CHAPS
  • Payments processed in 3 working days: debit or corporate credit card payments (online), Bacs, cash or cheque payments at your bank or building society, Direct Debit, by cheque through the post
  • Payments processed in 5 working days: Direct Debit (if it's the first time you're setting up a Direct Debit payment)

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If you’re paying salaries to employees or directors, you need to register for PAYE and pay your PAYE bill to HMRC.

  • Monthly payments: Your PAYE bill is due on the 22nd of the next tax month.
  • Quarterly payments: Your PAYE bill is due on the 22nd after the end of the quarter.

There are various ways to make your payment.

  • Same or next day payments: online or telephone banking, CHAPS
  • Payments processed in 3 working days: debit or corporate credit card payments (online), Bacs, cash or cheque payments at your bank or building society, Direct Debit, by cheque through the post
  • Payments processed in 5 working days: Direct Debit (if it’s the first time you’re setting up a Direct Debit payment)

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