How do I set up payroll for my employees?

Short answerTo set up payroll you fix a salary structure (basic, HRA, allowances), register for PF, ESI and professional tax as applicable, and each month calculate gross pay, deduct PF/ESI/PT and TDS, pay net salary, and deposit the deductions. Payslips and statutory returns follow.

Salary structure + registrations

Define components, then register for PF/ESI/PT where applicable.

Monthly cycle

Compute, deduct, pay net salary, deposit dues by their due dates, and file returns.

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This answer is general information for businesses, not professional advice. Tax rates, thresholds and forms change with each Finance Act — please confirm the current position for your own facts, or speak to us, before acting.

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