Payroll for Micro Businesses in Australia

As a micro-business owner, managing payroll doesn’t have to be a headache. Better Payroll offers a simple, cost-effective solution that helps you stay compliant and manage employee payments without the complexity of traditional payroll systems.

Key Benefits for Micro Business Owners

Save Time

Automate payroll tasks and reduce admin work with micro business payroll software.

Stay Compliant

Effortlessly meet tax, superannuation, and STP reporting requirements.

Effortess Reporting

Generate payslips, payroll, and ATO reports instantly.

Payroll Product Recommendations for Micro Businesses

Track hours easily without spreadsheets.

Create professional, compliant payslips instantly.

Automatic ATO reporting for every pay run.

Track hours easily without spreadsheets.

Create professional, compliant payslips instantly.

Automatic ATO reporting for every pay run.

Calculate, lodge, and automate super easily.

Calculate, lodge, and automate super easily.

Smart Payslip Management | BetterPayroll

Calculate, lodge, and automate super easily.

Smart Payslip Management | BetterPayroll

Calculate, lodge, and automate super easily.

Built for Micro Businesses in These Industries

Better Payroll simplifies payroll for micro businesses across industries, with compliance tailored to your sector:

  • Construction & Trade
  • Retail
  • Restaurants & Hospitality
  • Creative Services & Freelancers

 

Affordable Payroll Software Plans

No hidden fees. Choose from affordable plans that scale as your business grows.

Monthly

$3.50

/monthly per employee*
Yearly

$2.50

/monthly per employee**

✅ 1 month free trial   *Minimum Spend $14 per month   **Minimum spend $10 per month based on 4 employees if paid yearly.

How Better Payroll Supports Your Business Growth

Effortlessly Scalable Payroll

Grows with your business smoothly, handling more employees without adding complexity or stress.

Stress-Free Management

Simplifies payroll processes so you can focus on running and expanding your micro business efficiently.

Expert-Backed Support

Provides reliable, on-demand guidance for any payroll questions, helping you stay compliant and confident.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Better Payroll makes managing my small team simple and accurate. Automating super, taxes, and payslips saves me hours every week, giving me more time to focus on my business.
Liam

Freelance Designer

Automating superannuation, STP, and tax reporting is seamless. I no longer worry about errors or missed deadlines, which makes running my boutique much easier.

Noah

Boutique Shop Owner

This software is perfect for micro businesses – affordable, reliable, and intuitive. Everything from payslips to compliance is easy to handle without confusion.

Chloe

Construction Service

FAQ for Micro Businesses

Payroll software automates wage calculations, taxes, superannuation, reporting to the ATO, and payslip generation – far faster and more accurate than manual spreadsheets.

It eliminates manual errors, simplifies tax and super compliance, is typically cloud‑based (access anywhere), and frees up time to focus on core business.

Yes. Better Payroll is fully compliant with Australian Single Touch Payroll (STP) and tax regulations, and it automatically reports payroll information directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), ensuring accurate, timely, and hassle-free compliance.

Yes, integrations streamline reporting and reduce duplicate data entry between payroll and accounting.

Most offer automatic super calculation and reporting, removing manual calculations and mistakes.

Leading systems use encryption and secure cloud architecture, meaning your data is protected and accessible from anywhere.

Accounting software helps you automate bookkeeping, invoicing, expense tracking, and tax reporting, reducing manual effort, improving financial visibility, and saving time and costs.

• STP reporting
• Automated super and tax calculations
• Cloud access
• Integration with accounting tools
• Fast setup and intuitive use