Built for 1-5 employees
Our Mini plan delivers all the essentials you need and none of the extras you don't. It's the best payroll for startups with lean teams, closely held businesses, or family-run operations.
No HR? No problem. Smart payroll software for startups that does the hard stuff for you.
Running a startup or small team? CloudPayroll Mini is the simple payroll tool for small businesses you've been looking for: low-cost, fully ATO compliant, and ready to scale with you. Whether you're paying one employee or five, we'll take care of the admin so you can focus on growth.
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Our Mini plan delivers all the essentials you need and none of the extras you don't. It's the best payroll for startups with lean teams, closely held businesses, or family-run operations.
Only need to pay yourself or one other employee a few times a year? We've got you covered with a quarterly payroll run that fits your cash flow and schedule.
We make STP compliant payroll for founders effortless. Lodge payroll data directly with the ATO in real time and stay on top of your obligations.
Our local Support Team of payroll experts provide personalised support, from onboarding and pay runs to ATO setup and general enquiries. You'll never have to manage payroll alone.
CloudPayroll Mini gives you the power of a full payroll system without the clutter. Every feature is built to save you time, reduce risk, and make compliance effortless for small teams and solo operators.
Stay effortlessly compliant with built-in Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting. Every time you process a pay run, CloudPayroll automatically submits the required data to the ATO securely. No manual uploads, no missed deadlines, and no last-minute stress.
Tax and superannuation rules are always evolving, and trying to keep up can be a full-time job. CloudPayroll Mini takes care of it for you. We automatically adjust your system to reflect the latest PAYG rates, super thresholds, and compliance requirements, so you never have to worry about outdated calculations or accidental errors. Stay compliant without lifting a finger.
Forget clunky software and complex spreadsheets. CloudPayroll Mini is designed for simplicity, speed, and total ease of use. You don't need to be a payroll pro; just log in, follow a few guided steps, and you're done. Set up pay runs, view summaries, and make changes in minutes. It's perfect for time-strapped founders and operators who want to run lean without sacrificing accuracy.
Run payroll from wherever work happens, whether that's the office, your kitchen table, or on the go. CloudPayroll is 100% cloud-based, meaning your data is always up to date, securely backed up, and accessible from any device. No software installs, no IT headaches, just safe, flexible access whenever you need it.
Our Mini plan gives businesses access to all the features of CloudPayroll including the Employee Kiosk for employee self-service. You can view CloudPayroll's full list of features here.
Our Mini plan is designed for small businesses with up to 5 employees. It's our way of supporting small businesses.
Our payroll system is fully scalable. As your business grows, you can upgrade your plan to include more employees on the payroll. There's no additional implementation or setup required. Your existing CloudPayroll account will simply expand to accommodate your growing team.
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