There is no need to stress! e-PayDay Go Award-centric payroll software ensures you effortlessly comply with the Fair Work Voluntary Wage Compliance Code.
What is the best payroll software for micro businesses?
We support micro businesses in Australia by providing affordable, scalable payroll solutions that grow alongside your business. We guide you through every step of the process to ensure you start on the right foot.
Telephone Support
All paid plans include telephone support with humans answering your questions.
Free for the first three employees, 5-minute setup, and no card required.
We empower you with all the essential tools to effectively meet the ATO Single Touch reporting requirements, minimising the risk of penalties and ensuring peace of mind with your payroll compliance obligations.
One of the significant challenges faced by micro business owners is the constant struggle with time management. With countless tasks demanding your attention, the last thing you want is to discover that your payroll solution is inadequate. A payroll system that lacks essential features and functionality can lead to costly mistakes, such as miscalculating employee wages or failing to comply with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Single Touch Payroll, which can result in penalties. Ensuring your payroll system is both comprehensive and efficient is crucial for maintaining smooth operations and protecting your business from unnecessary financial setbacks.
SET UP AND PROCESS YOUR FIRST PAY RUN WITHIN 10 MINUTES
Our Payroll Software Is Powerful Yet Simple, Allowing You to Use Only the Features You Need
We provide a range of payroll features, but you can select only those you need, which is typical for micro businesses that don't require all the bells and whistles.
Get Started Quickly
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Your first pay run can be processed in as little as 10 minutes, depending on the number of employees and the complexity of your payroll requirements.
Flexible Award Coverage
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Apply Modern Awards only when your employees are covered, keeping your payroll processing simple and efficient.
Director and Lump Sum Payments
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Easily add Directors and process periodic lump sum payments as needed, with full ATO STP compliance built in.
SINGLE TOUCH PAYROLL REPORTING FOR CLOSELY HELD PAYEES
Easily Add and STP Report Closely Held Payees
Closely Held Payees (CHP) can also be reported through Single Touch Payroll (STP), ensuring full compliance with ATO requirements.
A closely held payee is an individual directly related to the business or entity making the payment. These payees must still be included in STP reporting, even if they are not regular employees.
Examples of Closely Held Payees Include:
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Family members working in a family business
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Company directors or shareholders receiving payments
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Beneficiaries of a trust
By using ATO-compliant payroll software, reporting closely held payees through STP becomes seamless, accurate, and stress-free.
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES WITH VARYING INCOME TYPES
You Can Easily Pay Employees No Matter How Their Income Is Taxed
The Payee Master File makes it simple to manage different employment classifications through intelligent automation. This feature ensures accuracy and consistency across all payees, no matter their status or tax treatment.
Supported employment types include:
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Regular employees
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Closely Held Payees
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Seniors and pensioners
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Working holiday makers
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Foreign residents
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Seasonal workers
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Horticulturists and shearers
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ATO-defined death beneficiaries
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Voluntary agreements (future release)
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Actors (future release)
Supported Employment Basis includes:
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Full Time
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Part Time
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Casual
This streamlined payroll solution enables accurate employee taxation and seamless Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting, helping your business stay compliant with ATO requirements at all times.
SIMPLIFY LEAVE ACCRUALS WITH AN EFFICIENT TRACKING SYSTEM
You Can Manage All the Different Types of Leave Accruals with Ease
We make it easy to set up, manage, and track employee leave accruals, ensuring accurate leave balances and compliance with Fair Work obligations.
With easy leave accrual setup and automated maintenance, you can confidently manage leave liabilities while providing employees with transparent access to their entitlements.
Supported leave types include:
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Annual Leave
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Sick Leave and Carer’s Leave
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Long Service Leave
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Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave (PFDVL)
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Rostered Days Off (RDO)
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Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
READILY ACCESSIBLE FAIR WORK MODERN AWARDS
Real-Time Compliance with Fair Work Modern Awards in One Click
Stay compliant with the 122 Modern Awards and Classifications using data sourced directly from the Fair Work Ombudsman in real time.
e-PayDay Go® ensures you always have access to the most accurate award information, streamlining compliance and helping you meet obligations for award-covered, agreement-covered, and award-free wages and conditions.
Key Benefits of Real-Time Modern Award Integration:
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Always up to date – the latest Modern Awards and Classifications at your fingertips
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Automatic hourly rate calculations – pre-filled pay rates reduce errors and save time
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Instant award change alerts – automatic notifications keep you compliant
AGREEMENTS ARE SIMPLE TO SETUP
You Can Easily Set Up an Agreement if There Is No Award Coverage
For Directors and other unique payees, you can easily set up a customised Agreement in just a few steps using our payroll software.
Configure to Suit Your Payroll Requirements:
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Choose payment type: Pay hourly or as a lump sum.
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Enable accruals: Set up leave accruals and entitlements if required.
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Flexible pay frequencies: Payees can be paid weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, or on a custom schedule to suit your business needs.
This flexible setup allows you to manage Director payments and special agreements accurately while maintaining full ATO and Fair Work compliance.
FLEXIBLE SUPPORT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF PAYMENT NEEDS
Pay Type Templates Are Provided, Which Help Ensure Compliance with Fair Work and ATO Reporting Regulations
Our payroll software includes a wide range of pre-configured pay types, ensuring your business stays compliant with Fair Work Modern Awards and ATO reporting requirements. Templates are ready-to-use for nearly all payment scenarios, including worked hours, leave, terminations, bonuses and commissions, lump sum W, and more. You can easily copy and customise them to meet your specific needs.
Included STP Reported Pay Types:
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Pay Rates – standard hourly or salary rates aligned with awards
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Allowances – additional payments for roles, conditions, or work types
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Deductions – automatic calculation for taxes, super, or other deductions
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Reimbursements – track and process employee expenses efficiently
REPORTING AND PAYMENT OF SUPER CONTRIBUTIONS ON PAYDAY
Superannuation Contribution Reporting and Payment Made Easy on Payday
With e-PayDay Go®, superannuation reporting and payments are fast, accurate, and compliant. Our payroll software provides a streamlined superannuation experience, removing the complexity of managing your Super Guarantee (SG) obligations. We have partnered with SuperChoice, Australia’s premier Clearing House service, trusted by the nation’s most prominent brands.
Using e-PayDay Go®, you can:
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Instantly report and pay Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions with one click
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Eliminate reliance on the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH), which will be closed from 1 July 2026
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Stay compliant and ready for the government’s upcoming Payday Super requirements
EFFORTLESS SINGLE TOUCH PAYROLL REPORTING
ATO-Registered Single Touch Payroll (STP) Software Trusted by Australian Businesses
e-PayDay Go® is fully ATO-registered cloud payroll software, compliant with Single Touch Payroll (STP) since 2017. Designed for Australian businesses, Accountants, and Bookkeepers, it ensures seamless and compliant payroll reporting.
Our Proven STP Credentials:
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First payroll provider approved to lodge an STP report with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) (July 6, 2017)
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ATO registered and whitelisted since 2017
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Trusted by thousands of Australian businesses
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Recommended and used by hundreds of Accountants and Bookkeepers
REAL-TIME TAX PRACTITIONER ACCESS
Invite Your Tax Practitioner to Help You with Your Payroll and Taxation Obligations
Effortlessly invite your Accountant or Bookkeeper to collaborate on managing your payroll and taxation obligations. With e-PayDay Go®, you can confidently share payroll access with a trusted professional for accurate, compliant processing.
Free Client Management Portal for Tax Practitioners
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Your Tax Practitioner can use our free client management portal to efficiently manage multiple clients — easily, securely, and confidently. This portal simplifies collaboration and ensures consistent ATO and Fair Work compliance.
Trusted by Hundreds of Accountants and Bookkeepers
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Hundreds of Accountants and Bookkeepers already use e-PayDay Go® to assist their clients. Our platform allows them to access live payroll data securely — anytime, from anywhere — helping businesses stay compliant and stress-free.
The Best Payroll Software for Micro Businesses in Australia
The best payroll software for micro businesses is one that meets your STP reporting obligations, scales as your business grows, and provides dedicated Australian-based support to help you navigate the complexities of payroll.
An ideal payroll system for Australian micro businesses should be simple, affordable, and compliant with ATO and Fair Work requirements. Choose a solution that fits your business needs today while offering the flexibility to grow tomorrow — with the local support you can rely on.
Why Choose e-PayDay Go®?
e-PayDay Go® is a trusted leader in scalable payroll software, supporting thousands of Australian employers and helping businesses stay compliant with every pay run.
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STP-compliant and ATO-whitelisted
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Affordable pricing — only $99 per year for our payroll-only plan
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Fast setup — get started in as little as 5 minutes
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Locally supported by a knowledgeable Australian team
Our user-friendly payroll software is designed for micro businesses, ensuring smooth, accurate, and compliant payroll processing — every time.
Get Started in 5 Minutes with Easy, Australian-Made Payroll Software for Micro Businesses
Begin processing payroll fast with user-friendly Australian payroll software designed specifically for micro businesses. Enjoy local Australian support and a quick 5-minute setup that gets you running smoothly from day one.
Step 1
Fill out a simple form to sign up to begin your payroll journey, and keep your credit or debit card in your wallet.
Step 2
You will receive an email when your account is activated after verification, then you can sign in and start immediately.
Step 3
Three simple steps to begin, then add your employees, and you'll be ready to process your first pay run.