Make pay runs easy with online software for Canadian businesses
Do simple, automated pay runs, file them online, and keep accurate payroll records using Xero accounting software. Or if your small business needs advanced features, integrate a payroll app with Xero.
Streamline your online pay runs
Use Xero accounting software for straight-forward recurring pay runs.
Organize your employee pay records
Store employee data, personal details and payroll records securely with Xero online accounting software.
Connect Xero to a payroll app
Use a third-party payroll app if you need a more advanced payroll solution.
Streamline your online pay runs
Save time by paying a handful of employees with Xero online accounting software. Doing your pay runs online means automated calculations, fewer mistakes and instant, reliable delivery. And once you’re done, all your records are kept in the cloud. Perfect for small business owners and freelancers!
- Enter employee hours, hourly rates, and any taxes or deductions with Xero’s user-friendly design
- Quickly set up recurring payments by copying the previous pay run
- Give your team their pay info hassle-free way – just email or print professional payslips directly from Xero
Organize your employee pay records
Xero is the secure, easily accessible place for all your payroll information. Need some banking details? Just pull up the digital record you need, wherever you are that day. Ready to report your finances? Have peace of mind your records are up to date, accurate, and fit for any audits.
- Keep your employee pay records, account details, and other sensitive info securely in the cloud
- Easily reconcile salary and wage payments within Xero for accurate and simple financial tracking
- Be sure you’re complying with government rules storing all your financial data together
Connect Xero to a payroll app
Do more complex pay runs for your small business by connecting a payroll app to your Xero software. Do you have an international payroll? Want to take on more employees or adapt to a new industry rule? Choose from a range of third-party apps that integrate with Xero to address your business needs.
- Filter third-party payroll app by industry, features, and user ratings to find the right app for your business
- Your data flows between your Xero organization and the apps, so your employee records are accurate throughout the software
- A simple connection process means you don’t need any technical experience needed!
Simplify your entire Canadian business with Xero
Xero doesn’t just simplify your payroll – it eases your financial admin, from online invoicing and receiving payments to managing cash flow and reporting on your finances. Lighten your workload with its clever tools and automations, so you can get back to what matters: running your small business.
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The Xero App Store: where your business grows
If you want to grow, to strengthen, to specialize – there’s an app to help. Discover what’s possible by visiting the Xero App Store and start planning your next steps.
Apps to smooth your everyday financial workflows
Discover payroll apps to speed up and simplify your admin, from your monthly pay runs to business expense reimbursements.
Apps for specialized needs
Dig into the details of how you want to manage your payroll and other admin, then find an app with the right features.
Ways to expand your business
Imagine more for your business – Xero connects seamlessly with a wealth of apps to help you extend your offerings.
Guides and other resources on payroll
Boost your understanding of payroll with these essential guides, written in plain English.
What is payroll?
Get an overview of the typical payroll process and definitions of common payroll terms from the Xero glossary.
Invoice template
An invoice template creates a professional look, does the math, and makes it easy for customers to follow.
How to do payroll
Read an intro to payroll and why doing it well matters in Xero’s guide to bookkeeping for small businesses.
FAQs
Yes, you can run reports to review your pay runs, view a breakdown of the amount paid to all, or to individual employees in a selected pay period and use this information to file your returns to the CRA.
Find out more on payroll from the CRAYes, you can run reports to review your pay runs, view a breakdown of the amount paid to all, or to individual employees in a selected pay period and use this information to file your returns to the CRA.
Find out more on payroll from the CRAYes, the Xero App Store has a section dedicated to helping improve staff productivity, reduce time spent on payroll, and stay on top of your compliance obligations.
Explore Xero’s App Store for Payroll HR apps in CanadaYes, the Xero App Store has a section dedicated to helping improve staff productivity, reduce time spent on payroll, and stay on top of your compliance obligations.
Explore Xero’s App Store for Payroll HR apps in CanadaWe have a 24/7 support team available plus a range of learning resources and support articles through our payroll learning hub and Xero Central.
We have a 24/7 support team available plus a range of learning resources and support articles through our payroll learning hub and Xero Central.
FAQs about Xero in Canada
The best accounting software depends on your needs. Xero’s accounting software has flexible plans so you can adjust your subscriptions to access the features you need as your business grows.
Check out Xero’s pricing plansThe best accounting software depends on your needs. Xero’s accounting software has flexible plans so you can adjust your subscriptions to access the features you need as your business grows.
Check out Xero’s pricing plansNo – Xero is based in the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection. But you need a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to log in to Xero. MFA extra layer of security by checking that it’s really you when you log in.
Learn about data protection with XeroNo – Xero is based in the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection. But you need a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to log in to Xero. MFA extra layer of security by checking that it’s really you when you log in.
Learn about data protection with XeroYes, the Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help manage your business, including apps specifically designed for your industry and for doing business wherever you are located.
Check out the Xero App StoreYes, the Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help manage your business, including apps specifically designed for your industry and for doing business wherever you are located.
Check out the Xero App Store
Start using Xero for free
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.
Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
