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Payroll Software for Shipping Companies

Shipping companies in Pakistan juggle crews across vessels, ports, and wage structures that standard payroll systems simply don't accommodate. PayTime's cloud payroll software is built for the realities of your sector—handling variable shifts, multi-currency allowances, and FBR compliance without the manual chaos. Get accurate payslips and tax filings, month after month, so your HR team focuses on operations instead of spreadsheets.

No setup fee FBR-compliant tax Credits never expire Cloud-based

Payroll challenges in Shipping Companies

The pressures that make payroll hard in your sector — and where a spreadsheet falls short.

  • Port-based and vessel crews work irregular shifts and rotation cycles that don't fit standard monthly pay periods, creating constant manual recalculation.
  • Multi-tier wage structures—basic salary, sea allowance, port allowance, overtime—scatter across different documents and invitation to calculation errors.
  • FBR compliance pressure grows each year, yet payroll teams track compliance manually across multiple crew categories and employment types.
  • Staff movements between vessels and ports mid-month demand quick, accurate adjustments without reprocessing entire payrolls from scratch.

How PayTime helps Shipping Companies

Cloud payroll software for shipping companies, built for Pakistan.

Flexible shift & rotation management

PayTime handles crew rotations, vessel assignments, and variable hours without forcing your data into a 9-to-5 mould—each payslip reflects actual port and sea time.

Multi-component wage configuration

Build custom salary structures with basic pay, allowances, bonuses, and deductions specific to shipping roles; changes apply instantly across the crew roster.

FBR tax compliance automated

PayTime tracks withholding tax obligations, generates compliant payslips, and keeps your records audit-ready—reducing the risk of penalties and disputes.

Real-time crew adjustments

Add or reassign crew mid-month without restarting calculations; PayTime recalculates only what's needed, keeping your payroll agile and accurate.

EOBI & statutory reporting

Automatic EOBI contributions and statutory deduction tracking ensure your crew records stay compliant and reduce admin follow-up with authorities.

Simple, credit-based pricing

One credit = one employee’s payroll for one month. Buy more, pay less. No setup fee, and credits never expire.

No. of creditsPrice per credit
1 – 100 Rs 250
101 – 1,000 Rs 200
1,001 – 3,000 Rs 150
3,001+ Best valueRs 100
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Shipping Companies payroll — FAQs

How does PayTime handle crew sign-on and sign-off dates that don't align with calendar months?
PayTime lets you define custom pay periods tied to your crew's actual embarkation and disembarkation dates. You set the dates, confirm hours worked, and the system calculates pay accurately, even when a crew member's stint spans two calendar months.
Can we manage different wage scales for captain, officers, and ratings in one system?
Yes. PayTime supports unlimited salary structures and roles. Define pay scales and allowances for each position, then apply them across your roster. Any crew member's payslip pulls the correct structure automatically.
What happens if a crew member takes unpaid leave or advances during a voyage?
PayTime allows you to record unpaid leave, advances, and adjustments per crew member per pay cycle. These deduct or accrue in the correct month's payslip, and EOBI contributions are adjusted accordingly to maintain compliance.

Run Shipping Companies payroll the easy way

Create your free PayTime account and process your first payroll today — no card, no contract, nothing to install.

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