Plane provides an all-in-one payroll and HR platform that enables startups to manage payroll for both employees and contractors in over 100 countries without the need for separate systems. By acting as an employer of record, Plane simplifies international hiring and compliance, allowing companies to onboard and pay global teams efficiently while ensuring adherence to local regulations.
Funding
$6.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Startups often struggle to manage payroll and HR for international employees and contractors, requiring them to use multiple systems and navigate complex compliance regulations. Setting up local entities in each country is time-consuming and expensive, hindering global expansion.
Solution
Plane offers an all-in-one payroll and HR platform designed to streamline the management of both employees and contractors across 100+ countries. By functioning as an employer of record (EOR), Plane simplifies international hiring, onboarding, and payments, eliminating the need for separate systems. The platform provides a unified HR experience, ensuring compliance with local regulations and offering benefits to team members regardless of their location. Plane enables startups to scale globally without the complexities of establishing local entities or managing disparate HR systems.
Target Audience
Plane primarily targets fast-growing startups that need to efficiently manage and pay international employees and contractors while maintaining compliance.
Features
- Unified platform for managing payroll, benefits, and HR for global teams
- Employer of Record (EOR) services in 100+ countries, enabling international employee hiring without local entity setup
- Contractor payments in 240+ countries with local currency payments and bank transfers available in 70+ countries
- Automated onboarding process with localized contracts reviewed by US and local lawyers
- HRIS features for team data management, PTO tracking, and custom report generation
- Tax compliance support, including W-8 and W-9 form collection and 1099 preparation and filing
- Access to local HR expertise in 240+ countries for guidance on contracts and payroll taxes
- Immigration support for visas, work permits, and dependent immigration processes