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Benefits of Paid

Simplify Contractor Payroll with Paid’s Free Payroll Service

About Paid

Discover The Paid Advantage.

  • Cost-Effective Contractor Payroll

    Eliminate costly payroll fees and streamline your contractor payment process. With Paid, you can onboard and pay your contractors with no monthly fees, no per-transaction fees, and absolutely no hidden costs.

  • Effortless Project Outsourcing & Contractor Onboarding

    Streamline your project management with Paid’s seamless contractor onboarding process. Contractors can self-onboard online, allowing them to begin working on your projects quickly and efficiently. No more concerns about overlooked signatures, missing documentation, or inaccuracies in figures.

  • Integrated Compliance and Tax Handling

    Stay compliant without lifting a finger. Paid automatically handles all tax forms and compliance requirements, including 1099 forms, at no cost to you.




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Why Choose Paid?

Businesses like yours are thriving with Paid's no-cost payroll. Hear from our satisfied customers:

"Payroll is finally a self-serve platform. Paid is so intuitive and simple that I can quickly handle everything myself, and the onboarding and support team has been unbelievably responsive. I still can't believe I found a free payroll solution that works better than my old provider."

Harrison Singer - Founder, Singer Advertising

 

  • Scalable and Flexible Solutions

    Grow your business without extra expenses. Paid’s system seamlessly scales as you add or reduce contractors, preparing you for future growth into full employee management - without ever paying a cent.

  • Dedicated Support and Comprehensive Resources

    Our friendly support team is always ready to assist as needed to ensure smooth payroll operations. From guides to tutorials, we provide everything you need to manage your contractor payroll effectively.

Questions?

We’ve got answers.

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FAQs
FAQs
How can I pay independent contractors manually?

While manual payments are possible, Paid automates the entire process, saving you time and reducing errors.

Why use Paid to pay independent contractors?

Paid offers completely free payroll services, ensuring cost savings and operational efficiency unmatched by other providers.

 

Is Paid safe?

Absolutely. Paid is designed with top-notch security measures to protect your data and financial transactions.

What’s the difference between a 1099 vs. W-2?

A 1099 is used for contractors and freelancers, while a W-2 is designated for employees. With Paid, managing both forms is effortless.


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Get Started with Paid Today.

Experience the ease and affordability of managing contractor payments with Paid. Transform your business operations with our free, innovative payroll solution.

Paid is a d/b/a of Keep Financial Technologies, Inc. ("Keep"). Keep is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. The Paid Mastercard Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Mastercard cards are accepted. FDIC insurance is available for funds on deposit through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions.

Your deposits qualify for up to $3,000,000 in FDIC insurance coverage when placed at program banks in the Thread Bank deposit sweep program. Your deposits at each program bank become eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000, inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity. You can access the terms and conditions of the sweep program at https://go.thread.bank/sweepdisclosure and a list of program banks https://go.thread.bank/programbanks. Please contact customerservice@thread.bank with questions regarding the sweep program. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions.

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