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Help for first time employers

All new employers need to register with Inland Revenue. As an employer you'll have new responsibilities relating to your staff, like ensuring employees have an employment agreement, making the right salary and wage deductions and filing employer returns with Inland Revenue. This is information for first time employers.

Preparing for your employee's first day at work

A checklist for employers to help prepare for an employee's first day at work. Employees should get a full health and safety briefing, the equipment needed to do their job, and information on any reporting requirements such as who to contact in case of absence or emergency in the workplace.

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Tax requirements for first time employers

If you are hiring staff for the first time, you need to be aware of your tax responsibilities. Inland Revenue explains what you need to know about paying tax and making deductions from your employee’s salary. Read about becoming an employer, paying PAYE and keeping good records.

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Register as an employer with Inland Revenue Opens in a new window

When you start employing staff you need to register as an employer with Inland Revenue. You can download the IR334 registration form or register online at the Inland Revenue website.

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Are your staff employees or self-employed contractors?

A set of guidelines to help you work out if Inland Revenue would consider you to be an 'employer'. For tax and accident compensation purposes, you must decided whether the people who work for you are employees or self-employed contractors.

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