Before you can process pay runs in PaySauce, you need to set up your employer account with your business and tax information. You will have done this as part of your initial setup. This article gives more information about all the information required, and how to update these if things change.
Note: During initial setup, you will have already entered your company details.
Why company setup is required
You cannot process or complete a pay run until all required company information has been entered. PaySauce uses this information to:
Pay employees correctly
Remit tax to the Australian Tax Office (ATO)
Pay superannuation contributions to funds
File Single Touch Payroll (STP) reports
Generate compliant payslips
Updating company details
If any of your business information changes:
Return to the Company Settings page
Update the relevant fields
Select Update to save your changes
Note: Keep your information current to ensure smooth payroll processing and accurate tax filings.
Entering business details
Complete all of the following fields:
Company name - Your registered business name.
Email address - The email address for STP filing and invoicing. Make sure this is an address you check regularly.
Contact name - The name of the primary contact person for your business.
Business phone number - Used for STP filing and so PaySauce can contact you if needed.
Address - Your complete business address including suburb and postcode.
Country code - The country code for your business (e.g., "AU" for Australia).
Australian Business Number (ABN) - Your ABN, used for payments and tax filing.
Withholding Payer Number (WPN) - Your WPN, used for tax filing.
Payment Reference Number (PRN) - The unique reference for your PAYG payments allocated by the ATO.
Also known as the B-Pay number
Can be found in your ATO business portal or on ATO payment slips or notices
Working holiday registration - Select whether you are registered to employ working holiday makers.
Pay frequency - Select whether you pay employees Weekly or Fortnightly (bi-weekly).
⚠️ You cannot change the pay frequency yourself after it's set. If you need to change it, contact PaySauce support.
Saving your details
Once you've entered all required information, select Update to save your company details.
Next steps
After updating your company details, you may also need to configure your payment setup.
Common Questions
I can't find my Payment Reference Number (PRN)
I can't find my Payment Reference Number (PRN)
Log in to your ATO business portal to find your PRN. It's also shown on ATO payment slips and notices. It is sometimes referred to as the B-Pay number in accounting software. If you can't locate it, contact the ATO directly.
I need to change my pay frequency
I need to change my pay frequency
Contact PaySauce support to change your pay frequency. This cannot be changed through the Company Settings page.
I'm not sure if I'm registered for working holiday makers
I'm not sure if I'm registered for working holiday makers
Check your ATO records or contact the ATO to confirm your registration status. If you employ working holiday makers, you must be registered.
Which email address should I use?
Which email address should I use?
Use a business email address that you check regularly. This email will receive invoices from PaySauce and may be used for official correspondence with the ATO.