New clients: Book a free consultation and get your first month at a reduced rate. Schedule now →

Payroll Management Services
for Canadian Businesses

Accurate, on-time payroll processing for Canadian businesses — including CRA and Revenu Québec remittances, T4/RL-1 slips, direct deposit, and year-end compliance. Your team gets paid correctly. Every time.

Get a Free Quote View Pricing →
Quick Answer

What is payroll management? Payroll management is the process of calculating employee compensation, withholding and remitting source deductions (income tax, CPP/QPP, EI/QPIP) to the CRA and Revenu Québec, processing direct deposits, and preparing year-end T4 and RL-1 slips. In Canada, employers face significant CRA penalties for late or incorrect remittances — making accurate payroll processing critical for every business with employees.

Why Outsource Payroll to ATS?

Canadian payroll compliance is complex — and getting it wrong is expensive. The CRA can assess penalties of 3–10% of the amount of source deductions not remitted, plus interest. In Quebec, the complexity doubles with QPP, QPIP, and Revenu Québec requirements layered on top of federal obligations. Outsourcing payroll to ATS removes that liability from your plate entirely. We calculate, process, remit, and report — you simply approve the payroll summary and your employees are paid accurately on time.

What's Included in ATS Payroll Management

Full-cycle payroll for Canadian businesses — from processing runs to year-end compliance, completely handled by our team.

Bi-Weekly or Semi-Monthly Payroll RunsPayroll processed on your schedule — bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly — with direct deposit to employees.
CRA Source Deduction RemittancesCPP, EI, and income tax remittances to the CRA — processed accurately and on time every period.
Revenu Québec RemittancesQPP, QPIP, and Quebec income tax remittances handled precisely — double compliance for Quebec businesses.
Year-End T4 & RL-1 SlipsPreparation and filing of T4 slips with the CRA and RL-1 slips with Revenu Québec by the February deadline.
Direct Deposit ProcessingEmployees paid directly to their bank accounts — no manual cheques, no delays.
Vacation Pay & Statutory DeductionsVacation accruals, WSIB/CNESST premiums, and group benefit deductions accurately calculated each period.
New Hire & Termination ProcessingROEs (Records of Employment) for departing employees, and accurate onboarding for new hires.
Contractor T4A ReportingAnnual T4A slips for contractors and self-employed workers paid $500 or more during the year.

How Our Payroll Process Works

Simple, accurate, and completely off your plate.

Step 01

Setup & Onboarding

We collect your employee information, set up your payroll schedule, and connect to your accounting software. Most businesses are fully set up within 3–5 business days.

Step 02

You Approve, We Process

Before each payroll run, we send you a summary to review and approve — showing gross pay, deductions, and net pay for each employee. One click confirms and we handle everything else.

Step 03

Remittances & Compliance

We calculate and remit all source deductions to the CRA and Revenu Québec on your behalf — on the correct schedule (regular, quarterly, or accelerated based on your payroll size).

Step 04

Year-End Reporting

We prepare and file T4 and T4 Summary with the CRA, plus RL-1 slips and Sommaire 1 with Revenu Québec by February 28 — and distribute slips to your employees.

Who Is Our Payroll Service Right For?

Any Canadian employer with 1 or more employees can benefit from outsourced payroll — but it's especially valuable for growing businesses.

1–50 employee businesses
Restaurants & hospitality
Non-profits with paid staff
Businesses with Quebec employees
Multi-province employers
Healthcare & professional practices

Affordable Payroll from $149/Month

ATS payroll plans are priced per employee — transparent, predictable pricing that scales with your business. No setup fees, no per-run charges for standard payroll.

See Payroll Pricing →
Starting from
$149
per month
Payroll FAQs

Common Questions About Payroll in Canada

How much does payroll management cost for a small business?
Outsourced payroll for a small Canadian business typically costs $100–$400/month. ATS plans start at $149/month for businesses with up to 5 employees and scale with your headcount. The cost is a fraction of the risk of CRA penalties for payroll errors or missed remittances.
What are source deductions and when must they be remitted?
Source deductions include federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP contributions, and EI/QPIP premiums withheld from employee paycheques. Employers must remit these to the CRA (and Revenu Québec for Quebec employees) on a schedule determined by your average monthly withholding amount — ranging from monthly to accelerated bi-weekly. Late remittances carry penalties of 3–10% plus interest.
When do T4 slips need to be filed?
T4 slips must be filed with the CRA and distributed to employees by the last day of February following the calendar year (e.g., February 28, 2026 for the 2025 tax year). ATS handles all T4 and RL-1 preparation and filing as part of our payroll service.
Do you handle Quebec payroll (QPP, QPIP, RL-1)?
Yes. ATS has deep expertise in Quebec payroll, including the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP), Revenu Québec source deduction tables, and RL-1 slip preparation and filing. Quebec payroll has unique requirements that differ significantly from other provinces — our team handles all of it.
What's the difference between an employee and a contractor for payroll?
Employees receive T4 slips and have source deductions withheld from each paycheque. Contractors receive T4A slips and handle their own taxes. The CRA scrutinizes worker classification carefully — misclassifying employees as contractors is a common audit trigger. ATS can help you correctly classify your workers.
Can you handle payroll for businesses outside Quebec?
Absolutely. ATS processes payroll for businesses across all Canadian provinces. Whether you're in Ontario, BC, Alberta, or have employees across multiple provinces, we handle the provincial payroll requirements for each jurisdiction.

Pay your team on time. Every time.

Eliminate payroll stress and CRA compliance risk. Let ATS handle your payroll completely — your team gets paid accurately, and you get your time back.

Get a Free Quote View Pricing →