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      Payroll you can count on - Confidential, compliant and on time

      Our dedicated team of payroll and tax professionals can put our clients’ mind at rest that their payroll will be processed confidentially and on time, in accordance with the highest quality standards and in full compliance with tax rules. We have ample experience in managing payroll of local and international clients ranging from micro to large entities.




      Benefits of outsourcing payroll services

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      Time and cost savings allowing HR and management to focus more on core operations

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      Peace of mind that payroll is processed on time should a payroll executive become unexpectedly unavailable

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      Enhanced confidentiality around sensitive employee and executive compensation

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      Support from an experienced team of payroll, tax and accounting professionals fully abreast with the frequently changing employment and tax legislation

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      Extensive quality control processes and four eye reviews

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      Access to the multidisciplinary KPMG network, both at a local and international level

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      No training and software license costs


      What are the greatest payroll challenges?

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      Keeping up to date with the implementation of new provisions and legislation in the areas of social security, employment and tax rules such as persons returning to work, highly qualified individuals, fringe benefits, part time work, overseas employment and lump sum payments

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      The globalisation of employment, cross-border workers and the opening up of the labour markets

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      Complying with internal and external requirements with regard to quality, processes and checks

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      Maintaining data confidentiality


      Payroll outsourcing: Still thinking about it?

      Our dedicated team of payroll and tax professionals can put your mind at rest.

      Payroll outsourcing: Still thinking about it?

      How can KPMG help?

      Our payroll outsourcing services includes all payroll activities from the initial data collection and input, right up to the payment of net salaries and all related administrative requirements. Apart from providing full payroll for all your employees, we also offer “executive payroll” services that many times require added discretion.

      We work with our clients to help improve processes, though we do so while keeping our client’s present processes and solutions in mind. We therefore devote significant effort to the initial process set up and agree with you the most appropriate communication.

      Our dedicated payroll team can provide you with payroll services either in our offices or at client premises. We can also support your HR team by loaning one of our experienced and trained payroll executives who can temporarily handle payroll processing in the event of temporary staff shortages or where expert knowledge is required.

      KPMG Payroll Services


      Our outsourced payroll services include:

      KPMG Payroll Services
      • Setting up of your payroll in our system based on your individual requirements
      • Registration and deregistration of employees with the authorities
      • Submission of information required to update the profile of your employees for social security purposes
      • Calculation of each employee’s monthly net salary, covering also tax, social security and maternity fund contributions, leave balances, etc.
      • Advice on the taxability of fringe benefits (payments in kind and other allowances) and calculation of taxable fringe benefit value
      • Calculation of gross-ups where there is a net salary agreement
      • Preparation of monthly payslips and distribution of same to the employees either electronically through password protected emails or by post
      • Preparation of bank transfers, cheques and/or a bank file for Maltese bankers to execute the payment of the net salary payable to the employee
      • Preparation of monthly and annual statutory forms required for submission to relevant authorities together with respective payments
      • Preparation of payroll journal entries for accounting purposes and preparation of an employee listing for bank reconciliation purposes
      • A basic salary report showing the basic salary rate for individual employees and other customised monthly reports
      • Handling all communication with the relevant authorities

      Our insights

      KPMG’s outsourced payroll services provides a one stop solution customisable depending on the client’s needs.

      Simplifying complex leave for HR teams, with clarity and confidence.

      Contact us

      Clifford Delia

      Partner, Corporate Accounting Advisory Services

      KPMG in Malta

      Amy-Jo Portelli

      Associate Director, Corporate Accounting Advisory Services

      KPMG in Malta


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      Find out how KPMG’s expertise can help you make the difference in your organisation.

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