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Payroll Year End Services for International Businesses in the UK
Closing your UK payroll year end means getting every submission, reconciliation, and employee document right and on time. Goodwille manages the full payroll year-end process for international businesses, so your final HMRC filings, P60s, and P11Ds are accurate and on deadline every year.
We work with international companies running UK payroll, including UK subsidiaries of overseas parent companies. One professional team handles your reconciliation, reporting, and filing efficiently, so nothing slips through at the busiest point in the year.
What Is UK Payroll Year End?
UK payroll year end is the process of finalising employee pay, tax, and National Insurance records for the tax year, then reporting them to HMRC before the new tax year starts. It covers your final payroll submission, employee year end documents, and the checks that keep your records accurate.
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April. Everything on your payroll needs to be reconciled and reported around that date.
How We Help Overseas Employers With UK Payroll
Running payroll across two countries means keeping track of different deadlines, rules and processes. We see these challenges regularly when supporting international businesses with their UK operations. Having helped more than 2,000 companies develop their businesses in the UK, we know where UK payroll can differ from what you’re used to at home.
If you’re facing any of the below challenges, our specialists at Goodwille can help.
Different payroll calendars? We keep track of UK HMRC deadlines and match them against the payroll timetable you use in your home-country.
Employees splitting their time between borders? We make sure important documents like P60s and P11Ds are prepared correctly and in line with how they work.
Different deductions to manage? We check tax codes, National Insurance and student loan deductions so the right amounts are taken from each employee’s pay.
Need a solution for reporting payroll to HMRC? We use compliant payroll software to submit Real Time Information (RTI) correctly each time you run payroll.
Concerned about payroll errors? We make sure your submissions are accurate and on time, helping you avoid unnecessary penalties and corrections.
Key Payroll Year End Deadlines
Date
| 5 April |
| 5 April |
| 31 May |
| 6 July |
Key Payroll Year End Deadlines
| Tax year ends |
| Final Full Payment Submission (FPS) deadline |
| P60s issued to employees |
| P11D and P11D(b) submissions to HMRC |
What Does Our Payroll Year End Service Cover?
As the tax year comes to an end, we’ll guide you through the key payroll requirements and take care of the necessary year-end tasks, so everything is completed correctly and on time.
P11Ds and Benefits in Kind
If you provide employees with benefits such as a company car or private medical insurance, these may need to be reported separately from their salary. Where benefits aren’t included in payroll, we’ll prepare and submit the relevant P11D forms, including the P11D(b) for reporting and paying the National Insurance due on these benefits.
Reconciliation
Before your year-end payroll is finalised, it’s important to check that the figures recorded throughout the year all match. We reconcile your payroll records against tax and National Insurance information, as well as your bank statements, to identify any differences before the final submissions are made.
P60s
Every employee on your UK payroll needs a P60 after the end of the tax year. It summarises their total pay, tax and National Insurance for the year and needs to be provided by 31 May. We’ll prepare and issue P60s for all eligible employees, including internationally mobile staff on your UK payroll.
Final Submissions to HMRC
Your final Full Payment Submission (FPS) is the end-of-year payroll report you send to HMRC, confirming the pay and deductions you’ve made for your employees during the tax year. It needs to be submitted on or before your employees’ last payday of the tax year, which ends on 5 April. We’ll take care of this for you and make sure the information is reported correctly.
An Employer Payment Summary (EPS) is an additional report used to tell HMRC about certain payments or adjustments that aren’t included in your regular payroll report – we’ll consult with you to check whether this is required, and submit it for you if necessary.
Starters, Leavers, and Tax Code Changes
When an employee joins, leaves or has a change to their tax code, your payroll needs to be updated. We’ll make sure your employee records are up to date and apply the correct HMRC tax codes for the new tax year, so your first payroll of the new tax year runs correctly.
Ongoing Payroll Support
If you’d like continued support after year end, our payroll specialists can manage your UK payroll on an ongoing basis. Employees can access their payslips and payroll information through our secure cloud-based solution, helping reduce administration and making payroll easier to manage. Find out more about our outsourced payroll services.
Preparing for the New Tax Year
Once your year-end is closed, we set your payroll up for new tax year. This includes:
Applying new tax codes and HMRC notices of coding
Updating National Insurance and income tax thresholds
Reviewing student loan, pension, and other deduction settings
Updating payroll software and employee records ahead of the first pay run
Payroll Year End for Internationally Mobile Employees
If your business moves staff into or out of the UK, payroll year end gets more complex. We’re here to support you through the process and make sure the UK requirements are handled correctly.
Here’s what you can expect from us.
Your year-end documents like P60s will be prepared correctly for employees who work across countries.
UK tax responsibilities will be managed for employees who are paid through an overseas payroll but still need to report UK taxable income.
The information your parent company needs will be available to support wider group reporting and global payroll processes.
Your UK payroll deadlines will stay aligned with your wider international payroll calendar, so that the year-end process runs smoothly across countries.
Why International Businesses Trust Goodwille With Payroll Year End
Our support is designed around your business. We work with companies of all sizes – from pre-revenue startups taking their first steps in the UK to global listed businesses. Whether you need support with a small UK team or a complete payroll solution, you’ll only pay for what you really need.
Our clients trust us with their payroll because:
We use HMRC-recognised payroll software, so every submission, reconciliation, and report is processed accurately and securely.
Our professional team focuses on UK payroll for international clients specifically, which means we prepare your business for deadlines a generalist accountant might miss, like shadow payroll rules or compliance requirements.
Getting this wrong costs your company money in penalties and rework, so we build in checks at every stage of filing and offer assistance to clients with clear reporting throughout, helping create a smoother year end overall.
If you also need support with company accounts or Companies House filings, our wider accounting team can coordinate this alongside your payroll year end, giving you one trusted partner for your UK operations.
Ready to make your next payroll year end simpler? Talk to our team about your UK payroll requirements.
Meet Our Payroll
Manager
Kate Brennan
As a Manager, Kate is responsible for our Payroll delivery and line management of the Payroll team. She completes regular client work including onboarding clients, running payrolls whilst also leading on the strategic changes across the payroll function.
What Our Clients Say
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Payroll Year End in the UK FAQ’s
What do I need to do to prepare for the new UK tax year?
Preparing for the new UK tax year involves reviewing your payroll records and applying the latest HMRC updates before processing your first payroll.
Check employee records and tax codes are up to date.
Update payroll software with new tax rates and thresholds.
Review payroll settings to ensure ongoing compliance.
What payroll software does Goodwille use for year end processing?
Goodwille uses trusted, HMRC-recognised payroll software to process payroll year end accurately and efficiently for UK employers.
Our systems support RTI submissions, P60s and P11D reporting.
Payroll data is processed securely and in line with HMRC requirements.
We help ensure accurate year-end reporting and ongoing compliance.
Can Goodwille manage payroll year end for a UK subsidiary of an overseas parent company?
Yes. Goodwille supports UK subsidiaries of overseas parent companies with the complete payroll year-end process, ensuring accurate reporting and full HMRC compliance.
We manage payroll year-end submissions and statutory reporting.
We support international businesses with UK payroll compliance.
We help align UK payroll reporting with global reporting requirements.
How does UK payroll year end work if my company has internationally mobile employees?
Internationally mobile employees may have additional UK payroll and tax reporting requirements depending on where they work and how they are paid.
Employers should review each employee’s UK tax and National Insurance position.
Shadow payroll or split payroll arrangements may be required.
Accurate payroll reporting helps ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.
Do I need to file a P11D if I payroll my benefits in kind?
If you payroll your benefits in kind, you generally do not need to file a P11D for those benefits. However, you may still need to submit a P11D(b) to report and pay any Class 1A National Insurance due.
Payrolled benefits usually do not require a P11D.
A P11D(b) may still be required for Class 1A National Insurance.
Employers should ensure all benefits are reported correctly to HMRC.
What happens if I miss the payroll year end filing deadline?
Missing the payroll year-end filing deadline can lead to HMRC penalties, interest charges and additional compliance checks.
Late submissions may result in financial penalties.
Payroll records may need to be corrected or resubmitted.
Filing on time helps maintain compliance and avoid unnecessary costs.
What is a P11D and do I need to file one?
A P11D is used to report taxable benefits and expenses provided to employees that have not been processed through payroll.
Employers must file a P11D for each employee who receives reportable benefits.
Common examples include company cars and private medical insurance.
If benefits are payrolled, a P11D may not be required for those benefits.
What is the difference between a P60 and a P45?
A P60 is issued at the end of the tax year, while a P45 is provided when an employee leaves their job.
A P60 shows an employee’s total pay and tax for the tax year.
A P45 records pay and tax up to the employee’s leaving date.
Both documents help ensure accurate tax records.
When must I issue P60s to my employees?
Employers must issue P60s to all employees who are on the payroll at the end of the tax year by 31 May.
P60s summarise an employee’s annual pay and tax deductions.
They must be provided by 31 May following the end of the tax year.
Employees use their P60 for tax records and financial applications.
What is payroll year end and when does the UK tax year end?
Payroll year end is the process of finalising employee pay, tax and National Insurance records. The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April, after which employers must complete their final HMRC submissions.
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April.
Employers must complete payroll year-end reporting to HMRC.
Accurate year-end processing helps ensure compliance and avoid penalties.