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India's #1 Cloud Payroll Software

Payroll that runs 
​on time, every time 
​— built for India

Zoho Payroll automates salary processing, statutory compliance,
and tax filings for Indian businesses of every size. From startups
to enterprises — cut payroll processing time by up to 80%.

PF, ESI, LWF, PT & IT
28-state compliance
Form 16, 24Q, TDS
Direct bank transfers
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Effortless Payroll, Elevated Precision

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Natively built. Deeply connected

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Trusted by Industry Leaders

Join the ranks of India's renowned startups and global brands who trust Zoho Payroll to manage their payroll operations efficiently and compliantly.

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Core payroll features

Effortless payroll processing, end to end

Everything you need to run accurate, compliant payroll — without the manual effort or spreadsheet chaos.

Automated salary calculations

Automatically compute gross pay, HRA, deductions, TDS, bonuses, and reimbursements for every employee — zero manual intervention.

Custom salary structures

Design role-specific salary templates with flexible earnings and deduction components - from basic pay to variable incentives.

Online salary payments

Direct bank transfers integrated with top Indian banks. Process payroll payments for your entire team in a single click.

Multi-level approval workflows

Build secure, role-based approval chains before payroll is finalized - prevent errors and ensure accountability at every stage.

Statutory compliance

Compliance made simple - for all 28 states

Stay ahead of India's evolving tax and labor laws without hiring a dedicated compliance team.

Auto-updated tax rules

Zoho Payroll adapts automatically to budget changes, new PF/ESI amendments, and updated slab rates - no manual patches needed.

Instant tax forms

Generate Form 16, 12BB, 24Q, and TDS certificates with e-signatures - ready to file directly with income tax authorities.

Nationwide coverage

Manage PF, ESI, LWF, professional tax, and income tax across all 28 Indian states from one unified dashboard.

Ready-to-file reports

Pre-formatted statutory reports and tax challans - ECR, PT returns, TDS returns - generated and ready to submit instantly.

Payroll calendar reminders

Never miss a statutory due date. Built-in compliance calendar with automated reminders for all state and central obligations.

Audit-ready records

Maintain complete, time-stamped payroll history for every employee - fully auditable and accessible at any time.

Employee experience

Empower your employees with self-service

Reduce HR queries by giving employees instant, 24/7 access to their payroll information.

Self-service portal

Employees access payslips, Form 16, tax worksheets, and IT declarations anytime - on desktop or mobile. Zero HR dependency.

Instant pay notifications

Automated alerts when salaries are credited and payslips are released - keeping every employee informed in real time.

Real-time communication

Resolve payroll queries through in-app messaging - no email threads, no delays, no miscommunication between HR and staff.

Digital declarations & claims

Employees submit IT declarations, POI documents, and reimbursement claims online - fully paperless from submission to approval.

Advanced customizations

Built for the complexity of real Indian payrolls

Handle variable pay, off-cycle runs, and custom reporting — without
workarounds or spreadsheet hacks.

Formula-based earnings

Define complex pay calculations using custom formulas — automate incentives, commissions, and variable components with precision.

Scheduled earnings

Pre-schedule quarterly bonuses, annual increments, and variable pay — plan ahead and execute payroll events without manual triggers.

Off-cycle pay runs

Process bonuses, severance, and withheld salaries anytime — independent of your regular payroll cycle and without delays.

Reporting tags

Segment payroll data by department, project, or cost center — generate granular reports for strategic workforce cost analysis.

Why Zoho Payroll

The smart choice for Indian businesses

80%

reduction in payroll 
processing time

28

Indian states covered 
for compliance

100%

cloud-based, accessible
anywhere

10K+

businesses trust 
Zoho Payroll

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Run your first payroll in under 30 minutes

No credit card required. Set up your account, import employees, and
process payroll — all in one session.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Zoho Payroll is a powerful online payroll software tailored for Indian businesses. It simplifies salary processing, automates compliance, and offers a seamless payroll experience from onboarding to payslip generation — all under one roof. Ideal for startups, SMEs, and growing enterprises.

Absolutely! Zoho Payroll takes care of statutory deductions automatically — including Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax (PT), and TDS. It even generates Form 16 for employees and challans for government filing.

Yes! Employees get a personalized portal where they can download payslips, declare investments, submit proofs, and update their details — all without HR intervention.

Yes, it integrates seamlessly with Zoho Books for automated accounting and Zoho People for syncing attendance and leave records. Say goodbye to double data entry!

You sure can! With integrations from ICICI Bank and YES Bank, HSBC Bank you can process bulk salary payments with a single click — securely and swiftly.

Incredibly easy! Once payroll is processed, Zoho auto-generates professional, detailed payslips that employees can download anytime.

Yes. Whether your company operates in one state or many, Zoho Payroll adapts to region-specific PT slabs and compliance rules — effortlessly.

Your data is protected with bank-grade encryption, two-factor authentication, and role-based access controls. Zoho follows the highest global data privacy standards.

Zoho Payroll is free for businesses with up to 10 employees and comes with affordable paid plans for larger teams. You only pay as you grow.

Definitely. Whether you're paying 5 or 500 employees, Zoho Payroll is designed to grow with you. Automate more as your needs expand.

Yes, Zoho Payroll makes it easy to configure and manage bonus payouts, performance incentives, and variable pay structures. Customize salary components as per your company policy.

Absolutely! Zoho Payroll is designed with simplicity in mind. Its intuitive dashboard, step-by-step onboarding, and smart automations make payroll easy for anyone to use — no HR background required.

Yes. You can easily migrate data using bulk import templates or sync with Zoho People to fetch employee records instantly. Quick setup, zero manual entry.

Yes. Whether your team works remotely, on-site, or hybrid, Zoho Payroll helps you manage and pay employees across locations, ensuring location-specific compliance.

You can generate detailed payroll reports like salary register, monthly summary, deduction breakdown, compliance reports, and more — all exportable in Excel or PDF.

Yes. You can handle F&F settlements including pending salaries, leave encashment, deductions, and notice period adjustments within a few clicks.

Yes. Whether you're in IT, retail, manufacturing, or services, Zoho Payroll is flexible enough to adapt to your industry-specific salary structures and workflows.

With timely payments, transparent deductions, and easy access to payslips and tax info, employees feel more informed and valued — leading to higher trust and retention.

Zoho Payroll is perfect for:

  • Startups and SMEs
  • Growing companies with 10–500 employees
  • Businesses needing accurate compliance
  • Teams already using Zoho ecosystem (like Zoho Books, People, CRM)