Payroll for small businesses, without the admin
Hiring your first employee should not mean hiring a payroll expert. SMEPA handles the calculations and Revenue reporting so you can get on with the business.
| Gross pay | € 1,050.00 |
| PAYE | − € 119.80 |
| USC | − € 24.32 |
| PRSI Class A1 | − € 43.31 |
| Pension (5%) | − € 52.50 |
| Net pay | € 810.07 |
How do I do payroll for a small business in Ireland?
Register as an employer with Revenue, set up each employee, and for every pay day calculate PAYE, USC and PRSI, report the payment to Revenue and pay your staff. Then pay the PAYE liability to Revenue each month, by the 14th, or the 23rd if you file and pay through ROS.
How SMEPA solves it
A price that fits a small team
Payroll Only is €19 a month, excluding VAT for up to 15 employees, with Revenue submissions and payslips included.
No payroll knowledge needed
SMEPA applies the tax rules for you and highlights anything that needs a look, such as an employee on emergency tax.
Grow without switching
When you want your books in the same place, move to Payroll & Accounting at €39. Your payroll history comes with you.
Help from people in Ireland
The SMEPA team is based in Cavan and can help with set-up.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an accountant to run payroll?
Not necessarily. SMEPA is designed so an owner can run payroll themselves, and you can invite an accountant if you want a second pair of eyes.
What are the PAYE payment deadlines?
PAYE, USC and PRSI are generally due by the 14th of the following month, or the 23rd if you file and pay through ROS.
Is there a limit on employees?
Payroll Only covers up to 15 employees. Payroll & Accounting covers up to 50.
Can I cancel any time?
Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually. Trials end automatically after 30 days with no card taken.
Try SMEPA free for 30 days.
No card needed. Set up in about ten minutes, import your team and run a test pay run before you commit.