When a payroll provider offers MDC service submissions, we create a new establishment number which allows them to log in and submit one file for all the employers they provide payroll for.

Part of the process to activate a payroll provider is linking all employers for whom they’ll provide data, to their new establishment number. To allow us to do this we need a completed delegation form, which confirms the employers they’ll be providing the data for.

Payroll providers need to ensure that each employer has delegated them permission to provide details on their behalf.

As a payroll provider, there are two ways to provide data to us – either by completing the MDC template or by outputting the information in the expected format directly from your payroll system.

Please share the MDC User Guide document (PDF, 1 MB) (This link opens in a new window) with your payroll provider or software supplier.

It’s important to remember that even if you choose to use a payroll provider, it’ll still be your responsibility to provide accurate data in a timely manner.

As the employer, you remain responsible for providing accurate data in a timely manner, when using the services of a payroll provider. Therefore, all warnings or errors must be sent to the you even if your payroll or software provider sends the submission.

Once you have a MCR solution you can visit MCR help page for further information.