--- --- Paying too much in Employer National Insurance? If you're running a hospitality business — whether it's a restaurant group, a hotel chain, or a standalone venue — and you collect tips or service charges, there's a good chance you're leaving money on the table. A properly managed Tronc scheme can legally remove Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) from qualifying tips — saving up to 13.8% on every £1 allocated through the system.But here's the catch: HMRC only accepts these exemptions when the structure meets strict conditions. If your scheme lacks independence, is improperl
y documented, or allows employer control, the NIC exemption is invalid. That means you're carrying risk — and losing cash.We don’t run payroll. We don’t sell software. We operate as independent consultants, and we fix broken Tronc structures that are costing hospitality operators tens of thousands every year. 📞 BOOK A CALL --- Our Services We work with operators across the UK to restructure, correct, and manage Tronc schemes with a focus on NIC exemptions. Our role is to reduce your tax exposure, make the system compliant, and build the proper documentation to retain up if HMRC investigates.
NIC Rebate Eligibility Audit We conduct a technical audit of your existing Tronc scheme and payroll data to determine if you’ve overpaid Employer NICs due to improper structure. We analyse how payments are processed, who controls the allocation, and whether the independence test is met. Most operators we review have missed out on savings ranging from £25,000 to over £100,000 annually. --- Tronc Scheme Restructuring for NIC Compliance We rebuild your Tronc structure from the ground up — including documentation, distribution logic, and operational setup — to meet HMRC conditions for NIC exemptio
n. This involves removing employer influence, creating transparent allocation models, and installing an independent Troncmaster function. Independent Troncmaster Service A valid NIC-exempt scheme must be operated by someone not under employer control. We serve as that party — independently making distribution decisions, issuing communications to staff, and managing the entire allocation process. Our role ensures the exemption is valid and documented 📞 BOOK A CALL --- Historic NIC Recovery Planning If your past Tronc structure qualified but wasn’t managed properly, you may be eligible to recov
er previous overpaid NIC. We prepare submissions, evidence of independence, and all supporting policy documents needed to request repayment — while avoiding triggering further scrutiny. Policy Writing and Compliance Documentation We write internal policies, Tronc rules, and employee-facing guidance that meet HMRC’s E24 guidance, Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, and payroll best practice. This protects your NIC exemption status and keeps you audit-ready. --- Multi-Site Tronc Design and NIC Savings Forecasting Operating multiple venues? We build a centralised Tronc framework with locati
on-specific logic where required. We also produce annual NIC savings projections per site so finance directors can model the true impact on their group tax position. Tronc Integration Support for Payroll and Finance Teams We work directly with your existing payroll provider and finance team to align Tronc allocations with RTI reporting, HMRC record-keeping, and pay period processes — ensuring your exemption is not invalidated due to reporting errors or late filings. 📞 BOOK A CALL --- Risk Assessment and HMRC Readiness Reporting Worried about compliance? We issue a formal risk report outlining