As soon as your business has any employee getting salary over the Tax/NI Threshold. You are legally required to process payroll and submit figures to HMRC.
To Start a payroll first the company has to register its PAYE scheme with HMRC. This can be done by completing and online HMRC form or by calling the HMRC team. This is something we do for our new clients without any charges for our time.
Does your payroll providers return your calls promptly? Do you feel comfortable asking them a question? Do you feel heard? Are they available when you are more free (evenings/weekend)? With the right partnership, the answers should be a resounding "Yes!"