Payroll compliance toolkit that keeps tiny teams audit-ready.
Small business owners with tiny teams are stuck using error-prone spreadsheets for payroll and compliance because expensive HR software doesn't scale down for them.
PayComply scans your payroll data for compliance issues like wage laws, overtime, and record-keeping gaps. It generates audit-proof reports and reminds you of filing deadlines. Replace spreadsheet risks with automated checks for 1-10 employee businesses.
Small business owners with tiny teams (1-10 employees)
Proactive compliance scanning and report generation, not just payroll calc.
supportive
Upload spreadsheet payroll data for analysis.
AI-like checks for 50+ rules (min wage, OT, etc.).
One-click corrections and explanations.
Custom compliance reports/PDFs for audits.
Email alerts for tax filings.
Auto-pull state law changes.
Share reports with accountants.
Track compliance over time.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| state | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| org_id | uuid | No |
| period | timestamp | No |
| csv_data | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| payroll_id | uuid | No |
| score | int | No |
| issues | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/payrollsUpload & parse CSV
/api/scansRun compliance scan
/api/reports/:idDownload report
/api/scansList scans
No reports
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 4% | $168 | $2,016 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 9% | $3,780 | $45,360 |
Scan spreadsheets, fix issues, generate reports. For tiny teams, $35/mo.
Share Figma prototype in r/smallbusiness, offer free Pro for scan feedback. Search Twitter for 'payroll compliance spreadsheet' complainers, DM. Google Ads $100 on 'small business payroll audit'.
HR fullstack
No spreadsheet import focus
Import-first compliance
Benefits
Setup heavy
Scan-only speed
Accumulated scan data for smarter rules + user law feedback loop
New DOL rules on overtime/classification increasing SMB fines.
Incomplete rule coverage
Fed/state only + lawyer review + disclaimers
Rule maintenance
Modular rules + RSS law feeds
Success: 80% interested
Success: $350 MRR
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