Payroll Software for Startups
Automated, compliant, and built for high-growth teams.
Startup Pay
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Startup Productivity ROI
The impact of automated payroll on founder and finance time.
Startup Payroll Efficiency Benchmarks
Founders and early-stage finance heads often spend an inordinate amount of time managing manual payroll spreadsheets and chasing tax experts for compliance updates. Kiework's startup-first payroll engine automates these workflows, allowing you to go live in 48 hours and scale your team from 5 to 500+ without breaking your operations. The following benchmarks detail the speed and scalability gains achieved by switching to an automated startup payroll platform.
Startup Payroll Efficiency Benchmarks
| Payroll Milestone | Kiework Startup Pay | Strategic Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation Speed | 48 Hours | Agile Ops |
| Compliance Setup | Pre-configured rules | Zero Penalties |
| Employee Self-Service | Instant Mobile App | Lower HR Overhead |
| Scalability | Built for 5 to 500+ | Infinite Growth |
Operational comparison between Manual Spreadsheet Management and Kiework Automated Startup Pay.
Payroll Built for Speed and Scale
Startups move fast. Your payroll shouldn't slow you down. Whether you have 5 co-founders or 500 distributed employees, Kiework's startup-focused payroll module automates the grunt work—taxes, compliance, and slips—so you can focus on building your product.
Why Startups Choose Kiework
One-Click Pay Runs
Process salaries for your entire team in seconds. We handle the math, deductions, and bank transfers automatically.
Compliance on Autopilot
Never worry about TDS, PF, ESIC, or PT. We automatically calculate and generate challans for all statutory filings.
Equity & Grants
Manage ESOPs and equity grants alongside salary. Give employees visibility into their total compensation package.
Contractor Payments
Seamlessly pay your freelancers and consultants in the same flow as your full-time employees.
Founder Friendly
"We switched to Kiework when we hit 20 employees. It saved our Finance Head 15 hours a month and ensured we were 100% compliant with new labor codes." — Upcode
Startup Payroll FAQs
Is it free for early-stage startups?
We offer special pricing for bootstrapped and seed-stage startups. Contact our sales team for our "Startup Accelerator" credits.
Can I handle multiple legal entities?
Yes, if you have a parent company in Delaware and a subsidiary in India, Kiework can manage payroll for both entities in a single dashboard.
Do you support reimbursement claims?
Absolutely. Employees can upload bills for travel, internet, or learning allowances directly in the app for approval and payout.
How fast is implementation?
For startups with under 50 employees, we can go live in 48 hours. We import your data from spreadsheets instantly.