## Zoho Payroll Documentation Index

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https://www.zoho.com/uk/payroll/llms.txt

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# What information do I need to get started with Zoho Payroll

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To get started with Zoho Payroll, you’ll need to provide the following details:

*   **Basic company information** – Legal name, industry, and registered business address
*   **Pay schedule** – The frequency at which you pay your employees (e.g., weekly, fortnightly, or monthly)
*   **Tax and National Insurance details** – Such as your Employer PAYE reference, Accounts Office reference, PAYE payment frequency, and any reliefs you claim (for example Employment Allowance or Small Employers’ Relief)
*   **Employee details** – Personal, tax, and compensation-related information for each employee, including their tax code and National Insurance details
*   **Prior payroll details** – If you’re switching to Zoho Payroll partway through the tax year

Once your account is set up, you can configure pensions, benefits, and time-off policies as needed and begin processing payroll.