Payroll and PAYE Services for Businesses

Managing payroll and PAYE can be complex for growing businesses. Unify Accounting provides professional payroll and PAYE services designed to ensure accurate salary processing and full compliance with SARS requirements. From monthly payroll and payslips to PAYE submissions, our team supports you with reliable and structured payroll management.

What This Service Includes

Our payroll and PAYE services support businesses with a full range of payroll processing and compliance services, including monthly payroll processing, PAYE UIF and SDL calculations and submissions, EMP201 submissions, EMP501 reconciliation support, payslip generation, employee records management and ongoing payroll compliance support.

Who This Service Is For

Our payroll and PAYE services are designed for small businesses, business owners and employers who need support managing employee payroll and staying compliant with SARS regulations.

How the Process Works

The process begins with a consultation where we understand your payroll structure and employee requirements.

Our team then collects your payroll data each month, including salary information and any changes.

Once processed, we generate payslips, calculate statutory deductions and complete all required PAYE, UIF and SDL submissions to ensure compliance.

What We Need From You

To provide accurate and efficient payroll services, we require key information and documentation from you. This helps ensure your payroll is processed correctly and on time.


We may require employee details, salary structures, company registration documents and access to your SARS eFiling profile. Monthly updates such as new hires, terminations or payroll changes will also be needed. Our team will guide you through exactly what is required based on your business.

Why Choose Unify Accounting

Unify Accounting supports businesses with practical payroll services focused on compliance, accuracy and reliability. Our approach ensures payroll obligations are handled correctly while helping businesses stay organised and confident in their financial and compliance responsibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

PAYE, or Pay As You Earn, is the system used by SARS to collect employee income tax. Any business that employs staff and pays salaries or wages is required to register for PAYE and deduct the correct tax from employee earnings each month.

PAYE must be submitted monthly to SARS using the EMP201 return. Payments and submissions are due by the 7th of the following month, and late submissions may result in penalties and interest.

Businesses need to provide employee salary details, hours worked if applicable, leave records, and any changes such as new hires or terminations. Accurate and up to date information ensures payroll is processed correctly and on time.

EMP201 is the monthly declaration submitted to SARS showing PAYE, UIF and SDL amounts due. EMP501 is the bi annual reconciliation submitted to SARS to confirm that payroll records match all monthly submissions made during the year.

Yes, payroll services help ensure that all payroll calculations, payslips and SARS submissions are completed accurately and on time. This reduces the risk of penalties, keeps your business compliant, and ensures proper record keeping for audits or reviews.

Get Help with Payroll and PAYE Compliance

Get professional support with payroll and PAYE services for your business. Our team helps you manage payroll processing, payslips and SARS submissions with confidence, or view our other service offerings to see how Unify Accounting can support your business.