Payroll + compliance checklists that keep remote teams legal, for $20/mo.
Bootstrapped founders of small remote teams are stuck using error-prone spreadsheets for payroll and compliance because expensive HR tech tools are overkill and unaffordable.
ComplyRoll runs payroll while auto-checking compliance for remote workers: contracts, tax forms, worker classification. It flags issues pre-payout and generates docs. Perfect for bootstrappers avoiding fines without HR pros.
Bootstrapped founders managing small remote teams (under 10-20 people)
Built-in compliance scoring per employee/country, with one-click form fillers—focuses on audits, not just payments.
supportive
Score team on 20+ remote work checks (contracts, taxes, hours).
Block payouts if compliance <90%; auto-suggest fixes.
Create W-9s, contractor agreements, NDA PDFs.
Pre-loaded rules for US/EU/remote hotspots.
Checklist flow for new hires with e-sign.
Email/Slack notifications for upcoming compliance deadlines.
Log all checks for records.
Manage 2+ teams.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| team_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| country | text | No |
| compliance_score | int | Yes |
| onboarded | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| team_id | uuid | No |
| employee_id | uuid | Yes |
| score | int | No |
| issues | text[] | Yes |
| run_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| audit_id | uuid | No |
| amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/teams/:id/auditRun compliance audit
/api/employeesAdd employee with onboarding
/api/documents/:typeGenerate doc
/api/payrollsCreate compliant payroll
No docs/payroll
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 60 | 5% | $60 | $720 |
| Month 6 | 450 | 7% | $630 | $7,560 |
Audit, fix, pay—without fines or spreadsheets.
Share compliance checklist PDF on LinkedIn groups for remote founders; offer free audits to 20 r/remotework posters; email list from indie newsletters.
Global EOR
Enterprise-focused
Self-serve checklists for bootstraps
Integrated HR
Complex setup
Audit-first simplicity
Growing compliance rules DB creates data moat.
Rising remote fines (e.g., EU gig laws), tools too enterprise.
Rule inaccuracy
User-agree disclaimer, partner lawyer
Success: Top pain confirmed
Success: 8/10 upsell interest
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