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Company Vehicle BIK 2026
The rules around company vehicle BIK will be updated for 2026. The main change is the introduction of the A1 Vehicle Category for zero emission vehicles. What’s Changing Between 2025 and 2026? Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) on company vehicles continues to evolve as Ireland shifts toward lower-emission transport. Here’s a quick summary of what employers and payroll teams need to know when … Read More
November 2025 Quarterly Newsletter
Hello, It’s nearly time to wrap up 2025 and get ready for January 2026. Here are the key updates for this month. 📅 Pension Auto-Enrolment (A/E) Starting January 2026 Just as Revenue issues an RPNfor tax, the new pension system will issue an AEPN for Auto-Enrolment. Each AEPN will include a list of all employees who are automatically enrolled in the A/E scheme. AEPNs are … Read More
PHP/Symfony Developer — Waterford Hybrid Role
Location: Waterford, Ireland (Hybrid – Flexible Work from Home after 2 Months) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary Range: €48,000 – €62,000 per year, depending on experience About Parolla Parolla is a leading Irish cloud-based payroll software platform, helping businesses across Ireland manage PAYE, pensions, and payments securely and efficiently. We’re an award-winning Irish SaaS company, recently recognised as a Xero Global App Awards 2025 Finalist, and … Read More
October 2025 Quarterly Newsletter
Hello everyone, It’s been a busy and exciting few weeks at Parolla, and I’m reaching out to share some highlights that you may have missed: 🎉 Xero Global App Awards 2025 FinalistWe’re thrilled to announce that Parolla and Parolla Plugins have been selected as finalists in the Xero Global App Awards 2025 in the following categories 📅Pension Auto-Enrolment in Ireland Ireland’s … Read More
Parolla Named as Finalist in the Xero Global App Awards 2025 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that both Parolla Payroll and Parolla Plugins have been named as Finalists in the Xero Global App Awards 2025! 🏆 Parolla Payroll – 2025 Finalist Categories: 🏆 Parolla Plugins – 2025 Finalist Categories: This recognition on a global stage is a huge honour and a reflection of the value we strive to deliver for small businesses … Read More
SEPA Verification of Payee (VOP)
Electronic payments are evolving — and SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) credit transfers are no exception. From 9 October 2025, a major new rule kicks in across the euro-area: banks and payment service providers (PSPs) must perform a Verification of Payee (VoP) check before executing a transfer. This change is designed to reduce fraud, prevent misdirected payments, and bolster trust … Read More
Pension Auto-Enrolment in Ireland: How It Will Work
December 2025 Update Pension auto-enrolment is on the way in Ireland, and it will have a significant impact on payroll processing. Here’s a clear overview of how the new system will operate, who will be eligible, and how it will be handled in Parolla. Key Features and Eligibility How Auto-Enrolment Will Work The National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA) … Read More
PRSI Increases from 1 October 2025: What You Need to Know
Introduction On 1 October 2025, all PRSI (Pay Related Social Insurance) contribution rates in Ireland will increase by 0.10 percentage points for employees, employers, and the self-employed. This is the second step in a multi-year schedule of gradual PRSI hikes, designed to bolster the Social Insurance Fund and support long-term social welfare obligations. In this article, we explain the background … Read More
What is Auto-Enrolment/ My Future Fund?
Auto-enrolment is a government-led program that automatically enrols eligible employees into a workplace pension scheme, ensuring they save for retirement. Employees contribute to the scheme, and their employers match these contributions, with the government providing additional top-ups. The new scheme, called MyFuture Fund, will launch in September 2025. The government aims to simplify the retirement savings process and increase participation … Read More
Important Update: Bank of Ireland SEPA Credit Transfer Issues
On March 1st, Bank of Ireland (BOI) implemented an update that is causing SEPA credit transfers to fail when sent to payees with non-BOI bank accounts. We have been advised that the issue has been resolved as of 5th of March 2025. What’s Happening? Why Is This an Issue? BICs were removed as a mandatory requirement for EEA transfers in … Read More
Company Vehicles Benefit in Kind (BIK)2025
As we navigate 2025, it’s crucial for both employers and employees to stay informed about the latest Benefit in Kind (BIK) regulations concerning company vehicles. The government has implemented several changes aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and ensuring equitable taxation. 🔹 Key Changes Effective from 2025: 🔹 Implications: 💡 Planning Ahead: For detailed information and specific calculations, refer to the … Read More
January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year to all our users,We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to what 2025 has in store. To help you start the year smoothly, we’ve already downloaded the 2025 RPN’s and prepared the 2025 calendars for you. While the calendars seamlessly carry over from 2024, we encourage you to take a moment to review … Read More
December 2024 Newsletter
Hello Everyone, As the year comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for your continued support throughout 2024. We look forward to supporting your payroll needs in 2025. With many of you preparing for some well-deserved time off this week, we’ve highlighted a few key items you may have questions about. 2025 RPN’s & … Read More
Preparing For 2025
Build And Check Your 2025 Payroll Calendars The Revenue published the employee 2025 RPNs’ (employee tax certificates) on the 1st of December 2024. The 2025 payroll calendars can now be created by clicking the “build 2025” button within the pay run. If you don’t choose to create the calendar in advance it will build automatically on the 1st January 2025. … Read More
2024 November Newsletter
Hello Everyone, We hope this Parolla November newsletter finds you well. As we approach the end of the year, we aim to keep you informed with regular updates and news tailored to your daily work. Here are a few highlights we think you’ll find valuable. End of Year Reviews In the next 10 days we will run a Revenue Review for 2024 … Read More
What is Pay Streaming? An Overview for Employers in Ireland
Pay streaming is a payroll practice where an employer divides an employee’s income into smaller, more frequent payments using third-party services, rather than issuing a single lump-sum payment. While this approach has benefits for employees who prefer regular cash flow, it comes with specific obligations for employers in Ireland that differ from practices in other countries. This blog will outline … Read More
Understanding Cloud Payroll: Benefits and Features for Businesses
Cloud payroll refers to a payroll processing system such as Parolla that operates over the internet.
Single Sign-on with “Sign in with Microsoft”
Parolla now supports “Sign in with Microsoft“. This service provides users with a fast and secure login option using their Microsoft account credentials. On the login page, users can click the “Sign in with Microsoft” icon, which redirects them to Microsoft’s login page to verify their identity, ensuring a seamless and streamlined authentication experience. Key Aspects of “Sign in with … Read More
Beginners Guide to Payroll in Ireland
Setting up a company Payroll in Ireland for the first time? First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! It’s a huge accomplishment to reach the point where you can offer payment to others, and it’s worth celebrating. For those new to payroll, it can feel overwhelming, so we’ve put together some simple steps to help guide you through the process. Setting up a … Read More
Budget 2025 – Key Changes for Payroll
Budget 2025 has been viewed as a bumper budget, but what impact is it likely to have on employers and their employees? Below, we will outline the key changes for Payroll. Standard Rate Tax Bands The standard rate tax band (SRCOP) which is currently set at 20% will increase by €2000 to €44,000 meaning that employees can earn more at … Read More
SEPA Credit Transfer Changes 2025: What Parolla Customers Need to Know
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed about important regulatory changes, we want to bring to your attention a key update that will impact transactions across Europe starting in 2025. The SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) Credit Transfer (SCT) file format is undergoing a significant upgrade that will affect how businesses process payments. What Is SEPA Credit Transfer? … Read More
Unscheduled database downtime 9:30 am, 26th July 2024
We experienced unscheduled database downtime from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday the 26th of July. The issue was caused by a incorrectly configured database update. The database was restored from backups generated at 9 am of the same morning. Data missing between 9 am and 9:30 am was re-populated from live session logs.
Preparing For 2024
Build And Check Your 2024 Payroll Calendars The Revenue published the employee 2024 RPNs’ (employee tax certificates) on the 8th of December 2023. The 2024 calendars can now be created by clicking the “build 2024” button within the payrun. If you don’t choose to create the calendar in advance it will build automatically on the 1st January 202. Verify that … Read More