## Zoho Payroll Documentation Index

Access the complete documentation index at:
https://www.zoho.com/us/payroll/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available documentation pages before proceeding.

# Complete Service Terms and Authorization Steps

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To begin processing payroll, you’ll need to complete a few mandatory steps that ensure compliance and enable secure payroll operations.

In this step, you will:

1.  [**Read and accept the Payroll User Service Terms**](/us/payroll/help/employer/getting-started/complete-service-terms-and-authorization-steps.html#read-and-accept-the-payroll-user-service-terms)
2.  [**Authorize the payment service provider**](/us/payroll/help/employer/getting-started/complete-service-terms-and-authorization-steps.html#authorize-the-payment-service-provider)
3.  [**Authorize the tax reporting agent**](/us/payroll/help/employer/getting-started/complete-service-terms-and-authorization-steps.html#authorize-the-tax-reporting-agent)

These steps are required to comply with regulatory standards and facilitate core payroll functions like direct deposit and automated tax filings.

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## Read and Accept the Payroll User Service Terms

In this step, you will review and agree to the terms that govern payroll processing and payment services.

### Add Signatory Details

1.  Enter the required signatory details.

![Add Signatory Details](/payroll/help/us/basics/add-signatory-details.png)

Field

Description

Signatory Name

Enter the first, middle, and last name of the signatory.

Designation

Enter the job title of the signatory.

Email

The email address of the signatory, auto-populated from the previous screen.

2.  Click **Save Signatory**.
3.  Read through the [Check Payroll User Service Terms](https://www.checkhq.com/employerterms). Once you understand and agree to them, click **Agree and Get Started**.

![Read and Accept Signatory Terms](/payroll/help/us/basics/read-and-accept-signatory-terms.png)

Your Zoho Payroll organization will be created, and you’ll be on a 14-day free trial.

Once the trial period ends, or even during the trial period, you can subscribe to a paid plan that suits your requirements.

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## Authorize the Payment Service Provider

This authorization enables us to initiate direct deposit transfers on your behalf.

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## Authorize the Tax Reporting Agent

This allows us to file federal, state, and local payroll taxes for your organization.