Hi,
Yes, you need to register a PAYE scheme.
You can do this online at
Register as an employer.
Without a PAYE scheme, you cannot file a P11D for you personally, reporting the benefit you receive.
Also, you would not be able to file a P11D(b) which is your employers declaration of Class 1A National Insurance contributions.
As you do not take a salary, you will need to notify us of that by submitting submissions called "Period of no payments to employees".
You will also require a PAYE Online for emloyers account once you register your PAYE scheme, as submissions are sent using that account.
With regards to penalties, you may be charged penalties, yes.
You may want to call our Employer Help Line for support during this process of setting everything up - 0300 200 3200.
Thank you.