PAYE recognition for payroll software developers
The PAYE recognition for payroll software developers page is for software developers who've completed development and testing and want to apply for PAYE recognition.
When you have completed development and testing, you may wish to apply for PAYE recognition for your software product.
PAYE recognition covers the Real Time Information (RTI) specifications for 2025 to 2026 and those for Expenses and Benefits (EXB) for 2024 to 2025.
To apply for PAYE recognition, email the Software Developer Support Team at sdsteam@hmrc.gov.uk.
In the subject line of the email, include:
- 2025 PAYE recognition
- your 4-digit Vendor ID
The Software Developer Support Team will reply with instructions on how to apply.
Once you’ve applied we’ll review your application and aim to respond within 6 weeks.
Successful products will be published on the find payroll software that is recognised by HMRC page.
Updates to this page
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The time to review a PAYE recognition application has changed to 'within 6 weeks' and tax years have also been updated.
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First published.