ClockOn’s free payroll software continues to support small Australian businesses with everything they need to manage payroll and meet ATO requirements.

With over two decades of experience in workforce management, we understand the pressure small businesses face when it comes to payroll compliance. That’s why our ClockOn Starter package is designed to remove barriers, offering an easy, effective, and compliant payroll solution at no charge forupto12months.

What’s Included in the Free Starter Package?

ClockOn's Starter package offers a great no-cost way to get started with your STP processing. Here's a summary of the inclusions for the Starter package:

• Payroll for up to 20 employees
• Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting tools built-in
• Free setup support to help you get started
• User-friendly interface that simplifies every pay run

Of note is the free STP reporting limit of 27 STP submissions or 12 months, whichever comes first and the free setup support to help get you started.

Why ClockOn? 

With a long-standing reputation in payroll, rostering, and attendance software, we’ve built a system that’s both powerful and simple. Whether you’re paying a team of five or twenty, you’ll find our software intuitive, ATO-compliant, and ideal for businesses looking to reduce admin time without compromising on accuracy.

Stay ATO Compliant

STP is mandatory for all Australian businesses, and ClockOn makes it easy to meet your obligations. With our built-in STP Wizard and direct reporting to the ATO, you can confidently stay compliant with minimal effort.

No Cost. No Catch.

Unlike other “free” payroll tools that limit you to just 4 or 5 employees, ClockOn Starter gives you full desktop payroll functionality for up to 20 staff for 12 months - making it the most generous free payroll offer in Australia.

It’s More Affordable Than You’d Think

By more affordable, we mean this software is completely free. We know you have other business expenses to worry about, so we offer a comprehensive free payroll software. While there are other providers offering basic free small business payroll, there are limitations to their use, the main one being restricting employee numbers to less than 5.

ClockOn have released the first free small business payroll system offering Australian businesses powerful payroll software that can register up to 20 employees. 

What happens once I reach the limit of the Free Starter Package?

Once you reach the limit of 12 Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions or 12 months (whichever comes first) you’ll be prompted to upgrade to one of our affordable paid plans to continue submitting directly to the ATO. Your data and setup remain intact, and the transition is seamless, with no need to re-enter employee details or start over.

You'll retain full access to your payroll history and can continue managing pays while unlocking ongoing STP compliance and additional support and features,

Upgrading also unlocks added value features like the ClockOn GO mobile app for employee self-service, ABA and SAFF file generation for streamlined payments and super contributions, and access to local email support for ongoing assistance when you need it.