Yes, you can process payroll for employees based in Scotland and Northern Ireland through Onfolk, even if your company is registered in England and Wales.

Processing payroll for employees in Scotland and Northern Ireland is straightforward with Onfolk. You can add these employees to your payroll system just as you would for any other UK employee, without any need for special regional configurations. This simplicity extends to all aspects of payroll management, ensuring a smooth process regardless of where in the UK your employees are based.

When it comes to tax codes, Onfolk accommodates the regional differences effortlessly. For Scottish employees, who may have tax codes starting with an 'S', you simply need to ensure this is correctly set up in their Onfolk profile. Northern Irish employees typically use the same tax codes as England and Wales. If you're ever unsure about a tax code, you can wait for HMRC to send a notification with the correct information. Onfolk will then automatically apply any tax code updates received from HMRC for your Scottish and Northern Irish employees, keeping everything up to date without any extra effort on your part.

It's important to note that your company's registration location doesn't limit where you can employ people through Onfolk. Even if your company is registered in England and Wales, you can still employ people in Scotland or Northern Ireland without any issues. This flexibility allows you to hire the best talent from across the UK without worrying about payroll complications.

When it comes to taxes, you'll find that Onfolk handles regional differences seamlessly. For Scottish employees, the system automatically applies the appropriate tax rates and bands, which may differ from the rest of the UK. Northern Irish employees are currently subject to the same tax rates and bands as England and Wales, but Onfolk is prepared to accommodate any future changes should Northern Ireland exercise its power to set different rates.

The actual process of running payroll remains consistent across all regions. Whether you're paying employees in England, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, the steps you'll take in Onfolk are exactly the same. There's no need for separate processes or additional steps based on an employee's location within the UK.

While Northern Ireland shares many similarities with the rest of the UK in terms of payroll, there are a few points worth noting. National Insurance contributions are calculated in the same way as in other parts of the UK. Additionally, while some employment laws may differ slightly in Northern Ireland, these differences don't affect the payroll process in Onfolk. The system is designed to accommodate these nuances automatically, ensuring compliance without adding complexity to your payroll tasks.