Payroll for small businesses in Jamaica
You run a business, not a payroll department. Payroll Jamaica automates PAYE, NIS, NHT, and Education Tax so you can pay your staff in minutes — fully compliant, every time.
From J$2,500/month · No setup fees · Cancel anytime
What small business owners deal with every payday
"I don't know the current PAYE threshold"
Payroll Jamaica auto-updates when the Ministry of Finance announces rate changes. You always calculate at the current threshold — no manual research needed.
"I spend hours on Excel every pay cycle"
Add employees once, run payroll in 5 minutes every cycle. The system handles all deductions, generates payslips, and produces TAJ remittance files automatically.
"I'm not sure if my NIS calculations are right"
Every NIS, NHT, and Education Tax deduction is calculated using the exact statutory rates. No manual lookups, no guessing, no TAJ penalties for miscalculations.
"Payslips take me too long to produce"
Compliant payslips generated automatically for every employee after each pay run. Send them by email or download as PDFs — done in seconds.
"I hired my first employee and don't know where to start"
Our onboarding wizard walks you through setting up your first employee's statutory deductions step by step. You don't need to know Jamaica payroll law to get started.
"Big payroll software is too expensive for my small team"
Plans start from J$2,500/month for up to 3 employees. You only pay for the employees you have. No enterprise minimum, no annual contract lock-in.
Everything a Jamaican small business needs
Simple, affordable pricing
Starter
J$2,500/mo
Up to 3 employees
- ✓Full PAYE/NIS/NHT/Ed Tax
- ✓Payslip generation
- ✓Monthly remittances
- ✓Email support
Small Business
J$5,500/mo
Up to 10 employees
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓SO1 & P24 prep
- ✓Bank payment files
- ✓Priority support
Growing
J$9,500/mo
Up to 25 employees
- ✓Everything in Small Business
- ✓Multi-department payroll
- ✓Leave management
- ✓Dedicated account manager
More than 25 employees? Contact us for enterprise pricing
Do small businesses in Jamaica need payroll software?
Any Jamaican employer with at least one employee is legally required to calculate and remit PAYE, NIS, NHT, and Education Tax every month. While you can do this manually using spreadsheets, payroll software eliminates calculation errors, automatically applies the correct statutory rates, and produces the TAJ-required remittance documents. For small businesses processing payroll manually, the risk of under-remittance penalties and the time cost typically outweigh the software subscription cost within the first few months.
How do I set up payroll for my first employee in Jamaica?
To set up payroll for your first employee in Jamaica, you need to: (1) Register as an employer with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and obtain an employer TRN. (2) Register with the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) as an employer. (3) Register with the National Housing Trust (NHT) as an employer. (4) Set up a payroll system to calculate PAYE, NIS (3%), NHT (2% employee / 3% employer), and Education Tax (2.25% employee / 3.5% employer) based on the employee's gross salary. (5) Remit deductions to TAJ by the 14th of the following month. Payroll Jamaica's new hire wizard walks you through every step, with the calculations handled automatically.
What is the cheapest payroll software for small businesses in Jamaica?
Payroll Jamaica offers the most affordable payroll software built specifically for Jamaica. Plans start from J$2,500/month for businesses with up to 3 employees — covering all statutory deductions, payslip generation, and TAJ remittance reports. There are no setup fees, no annual contract requirements, and pricing scales only when your headcount grows. Generic international payroll platforms typically charge in USD and are not designed for Jamaica's specific PAYE, NIS, NHT, and TAJ compliance requirements.
Can I do payroll for 1 or 2 employees in Jamaica?
Yes. Payroll Jamaica is designed for businesses of all sizes — including sole traders and micro-businesses with 1–2 employees. Our Starter plan covers up to 3 employees at J$2,500/month. Even with a single employee, using payroll software ensures you never miscalculate PAYE thresholds (which change periodically) or miss NIS/NHT remittance deadlines that apply regardless of business size.
Run payroll in 5 minutes — from J$2,500/month
Jamaica's most affordable payroll software. No accountant required.
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