HMRC-Recognised Payroll Software
Run payroll in minutes. Pay £0 for up to 2 employees.
Calculate PAYE, National Insurance and pensions, create payslips and file RTI directly to HMRC — all in one simple workflow.
No card required · No trial · Free forever
Fully recognised
payroll software.
Bank-level security
and daily backups.
Real people, when
you need them.
Run payroll in minutes,
not hours.
Simple. Fast. Accurate.
Payroll that just works
From creating a pay run to filing with HMRC, #GoFile takes care of the calculations, compliance and admin — so you can focus on your people, not paperwork.
See it in action
Powerful yet easy to use
A clean, modern experience built for UK employers.
- Clear pay run summary
- Instant calculations
- HMRC submissions tracked
- Payslips a click away
Everything included
All the payroll essentials, built in
Simple pricing
Pay only when you grow
0–2 employees
Free forever
Everything you need to run payroll for up to 2 employees.
3–5 employees
£49.99 + VAT / year
Everything in Payroll Free, for up to 5 employees.
6+ employees
£12.49 + VAT / year
For each additional employee above 5. Add as you need.
Employee counts are across all companies in your #GoFile account.
Frequently asked questions
Your payroll questions answered
Is payroll really free for up to 2 employees?
Yes. Payroll Free is the full product — pay runs, PAYE and National Insurance calculations, payslips, workplace pensions and RTI filing to HMRC — for up to 2 employees. No card, no trial period and no time limit.
What’s included in Payroll Plus?
Everything in Payroll Free, for up to 5 employees, at £49.99 + VAT a year. Beyond that, each additional employee is £12.49 + VAT a year — added whenever you need, charged pro-rata to your renewal date.
Can I use #GoFile payroll for multiple companies?
Yes. You can run payroll for every company in your #GoFile account. Someone employed by more than one of your companies counts once for each company, as each has its own PAYE scheme.
How are employees counted?
Across all companies in your #GoFile account, based on the payroll period being filed. Leavers and future starters are counted according to the period you’re filing, so you’re never charged for people you no longer pay.
Can I upgrade or downgrade later?
Yes. Upgrade to Payroll Plus when you pass 2 employees, and add extra employees at any time. If your team shrinks, your plan adjusts at renewal — you only pay for the employees you actually run payroll for.
Is there a contract or tie-in?
No. Payroll Free has no card and no time limit, and Payroll Plus is a simple annual subscription with no long-term contract — cancel any time before your renewal.
When do I need to pay?
Only when you run payroll for 3 or more employees. Until then, Payroll Free covers everything — and no card is required while you stay on it.
Is #GoFile payroll HMRC-recognised?
Yes. #GoFile is HMRC-recognised payroll software and files RTI submissions — the Full Payment Submission (FPS) on payday and the Employer Payment Summary (EPS) each month — directly to HMRC.
What support do I get?
UK-based support from real people, included on both Payroll Free and Payroll Plus, plus plain-English guides in our PAYE & Payroll knowledgebase covering RTI, tax codes, statutory pay and auto-enrolment.
Current payroll facts checked against GOV.UK guidance on running payroll, PAYE reporting, workplace pensions for employers and statutory pay.
Ready to simplify payroll?
Join 50,000+ UK businesses running payroll with #GoFile.
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- Set up in minutes
- Run your first pay run today
- File to HMRC with confidence
- UK support when you need it