Before you start

Make sure you set up your payroll for nominal integration. Once ready, you can create the export file directly from Sage 50 Payroll Ireland.

Create the nominal file

1. Go to Nominal, then select Report/Create File.
2. Under Report Range, check the From and To dates. 
   Sage 50 Payroll Ireland automatically sets these based on your payroll calendar.
3. Under File Export, select Browse, then choose where to save the file.
4. In File name, enter a name and add the correct file extension:
   • .CSV for Sage 50 Accounts or Sage Instant Accounts
   • .DBF for database format
   • Fixed Format for a text file
5. In File type, choose one of:
   • Fixed Format: fixed-width text file
   • CSV: comma-separated file for most spreadsheet apps
   • DBF: database file
   • CSV for Sage 50/Instant Accounts: formatted for Sage Accounts
6. Select Create File.

 TIP: Sage 50 Payroll Ireland doesn’t show a completion message, but creates the file instantly in your chosen folder. 

Correct mistakes

If you need to change your nominal configuration or fix processing errors:

1. Make corrections to your payroll for the current period.
2. Update your nominal settings.
3. Run End Period again.
4. Generate a new nominal export file.

 TIP: For help with common issues when creating or importing a nominal file, see Common questions and errors with nominal integration.