What’s Included in Fully Managed Payroll? UK Breakdown

Choosing a fully managed payroll service saves time, reduces errors, and keeps you compliant. But what’s actually included—and does it scale with your business?

Here’s what you get with a fully managed payroll service in the UK, broken down by business type.

Director-Only Payroll

For sole directors running limited companies, simplicity is key.

Included Services:

• Monthly payroll processing for one director

• RTI submissions to HMRC

• Digital payslips

• Year-end P60

• Option to pause payroll when no salary is paid

• PAYE registration (if not yet set up)

• Ongoing HMRC support

Who Needs This:Freelancers, consultants, and directors with no other staff.

Average Cost:£10–£25 per month.

Small Business Payroll (1–10 Employees)

Running payroll for a small team requires more admin. A managed service keeps it compliant and off your plate.

Included Services:

• Weekly or monthly payroll processing

• HMRC RTI filings

• Payslips (PDF or portal access)

• Handling new starters and leavers

• Holiday pay calculations

• Pension contributions (auto-enrolment)

• P60s and end-of-year reports

• Statutory pay (SMP, SSP, etc.)

• HMRC query support

Who Needs This:Startups, trades, retail, and service-based businesses.

Average Cost:£20–£80 per month, depending on pay frequency.

Medium-Sized Businesses (11–50 Employees)

Larger teams create more complexity, so compliance, reporting, and automation become essential.

Included Services:

• All small business features

• Bulk upload of timesheets or variable hours

• Pension scheme management and declarations

• Custom reports for finance and HR teams

• Integration with bookkeeping software

• Mid-month bonus or commission processing

• Secure employee access portals

• Optional BACS payment setup

Who Needs This: Growing businesses scaling their team without hiring in-house payroll.

Average Cost:£100–£250+ per month, based on volume and complexity.

What’s NOT Always Included

Even some managed payroll services charge extra for:

• Setting up PAYE for the first time

• Auto-enrolment administration

• Handling CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)

• Reprocessing historic payroll errors

• Mid-period payroll changes

Always ask what’s included—and get a quote that fits your size and needs.

What You Get With WorldWage Services

WorldWage Services provides fixed-fee fully managed payroll for UK businesses with:

• No hidden charges

• Director-only to large company coverage

• Full HMRC support

• Clear pricing by business size

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