PAYE27030 - employer records: maintain schemes: change scheme type - P to DOME (Action Guide)


To change the scheme type from P to DOME follow steps 1 - 10 below.

Note: You will not be able to amend the scheme type to P until CY+1

This Guide is presented as follows

Initial actionSteps 1 - 4
Action at 6 AprilSteps 5 - 10


For details of how to access any of the Employer Business Service functions, use the [Index of Functions] button on the left of the screen.

Initial action

  1. Use Function AMEND EMPLOYER INDICATORS to set the POST indicator on the employer record
  2. Consider using Function AMEND EMPLOYER NOTES to make a note that the scheme type requires amendment on the employer record after next 6 April to DOME
  3. Write to the employer and advise them
  • That you cannot update the record as required until the following 6 April
  • The reason for the change
  • That they must use their revised starter pack that will be issued in April
  • That the must forward form P35 for the current tax year
  • That they must forward form P37 for all years from the following tax year
  1. BF the employer papers until the following 6 April

Action at 6 April

  1. Obtain the employer papers
  2. Use Function AMEND EMPLOYER TRADE & SCHEME DETAILS to change the scheme type to DOME for the current year
  3. Use Function AMEND EMPLOYER INDICATORS to remove the POST indicator on the employer record
  4. Use Function AMEND EMPLOYER NOTES to delete the note concerning scheme change, where applicable
  5. Send a fax to NESI Helpline (01355 358112) giving the details of the change from 6 April
  6. Use Function AMEND EMPLOYER NOTES to record your actions and file the papers in the employer record pad