Automated compliance alerts and filings for solo founders
Solo founders struggle to manage payroll, benefits, and regulatory compliance without an HR team or affordable tools.
ComplySolo scans your business details and automatically detects required tax forms, deadlines, and state regulations. It generates and e-files 1099s, W-2s, and state notices with one click while sending proactive alerts 30 days before deadlines. No HR team needed—just connect your bank and contractor list.
Solo founders of early-stage startups or small businesses with no HR team
Real-time regulatory change detection using public government APIs combined with plain-English explanations tailored for non-HR founders
supportive
Pulls contractor payments and creates IRS-ready 1099-NEC forms
Shows federal and state filing deadlines with reminders
Submits forms directly to IRS and state agencies
Rates your current compliance status with risk flags
Securely imports payment data from Stripe and bank accounts
Detects multi-state tax obligations automatically
Stores all filed forms in searchable PDF library
Answers questions about specific compliance scenarios
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| business_name | text | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| tax_id | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| form_type | text | No |
| filed_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/filingsCreate and submit new tax filing
/api/compliance-scoreReturn current compliance rating
/api/contractorsList all contractors for user
5 filings/month
Unlimited
3 team members
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 12% | $115 | $1,380 |
| Month 6 | 520 | 18% | $1,404 | $16,848 |
Automated compliance for solo founders who hate paperwork
Post in Indie Hackers payroll threads and DM 30 solo founders who recently raised or launched on Product Hunt offering free setup in exchange for feedback.
Full payroll suite
Overkill and expensive for solos
Focused compliance-only at 60% lower price
Proprietary deadline database updated weekly from 50+ state agencies
Post-pandemic rise in 1099 contractors created massive compliance gap for micro-businesses
Incorrect filing liability
Partner with licensed CPA for review layer
Success: 70% report missing deadlines yearly
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