WhychooseRiseAOR?
WhychooseRiseAOR?

Contractor misclassification is a legal minefield.

Rise acts as the legal agent for your independent contractors so you don’t have to.

Our Agent of Record (AOR) model puts Rise between you and the contractor, helping you stay compliant, reduce liability, and scale with confidence.

Winning Outcomes

100+Cryptocurrencies
90+Local Currencies
190+Countries

Winning Outcomes

100+Cryptocurrencies
90+Local Currencies
190+Countries

Winning Outcomes

100+Cryptocurrencies
90+Local Currencies
190+Countries

How It Works

01

Create a business account

Set up your company profile by providing basic information like company name, address, and contact details

02

Invite Contractors to Rise

Send onboarding invitations to contractors you’d like to engage via the Rise platform.

03

Rise Becomes Their Legal Agent

Rise signs a direct contract with each contractor and subcontracts their services to you, removing you from the legal line of fire.

04

Fund Payroll in Fiat or Crypto

Choose to fund payroll in USD or USDC/USDT stablecoin. Payments are processed securely and quickly.

05

Compliance Monitoring & Tax Reporting

Rise performs classification checks, manages contractor agreements, and issues tax forms like 1099s. We handle the red tape.

06

Contractor Withdraws in Local Currency or Crypto

Contractors can withdraw funds in their preferred currency, whether it’s local fiat or cryptocurrency.

Who is AOR Ideal For?

Companies operating in high-risk jurisdictions (like California under AB5)

Enterprises looking to avoid misclassification penalties

Teams scaling fast and needing a turnkey compliance solution

Organizations that want to pay contractors in fiat or crypto

Benefits of Rise AOR

Compliance-first Engagement

We act as the legal buffer between your company and contractors to reduce misclassification risk.

Crypto & Fiat Payment Options

Pay contractors globally using 90+ local currencies, stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies.

Contractor Onboarding & Administration

Rise handles contracts, background checks, NDAs, and more with no HR bottlenecks.

Tax & Legal Documentation

Year-end tax reporting and worker classification checks done for you.

Global Reach

Engage contractors in 190+ countries with instant payout options and automated compliance support.

Flexible & Scalable Pricing

Clear, transparent pricing that grows with your business.

Pricing

$299

$299

Per Contractor/Month

Includes tax reporting & classification checks

Supports fiat & crypto payments

Reduces misclassification risk

Ideal for high-compliance environments

Agent of Record (AOR)

For companies that need compliance insulation and liability protection

Continue

$299

$299

Per Contractor/Month

Includes tax reporting & classification checks

Supports fiat & crypto payments

Reduces misclassification risk

Ideal for high-compliance environments

Agent of Record (AOR)

For companies that need compliance insulation and liability protection

Continue

$299

$299

Per Contractor/Month

Includes tax reporting & classification checks

Supports fiat & crypto payments

Reduces misclassification risk

Ideal for high-compliance environments

Agent of Record (AOR)

For companies that need compliance insulation and liability protection

Continue

Schedule a Demo

Revolutionize Payroll.
See how Rise works.

Revolutionize Payroll.
See how Rise works.

Revolutionize Payroll.
See how Rise works.

Discover the most flexible and fastest way to pay your global team in cash or crypto, compliantly.

Get a full-feature product demo

Discuss your global payroll needs

See our flexible pricing options

What Our Customers Say

"As a company that has contractors and employees worldwide, we needed to find a payment platform that allowed us to pay people in a variety of different countries and one that was savvy enough to integrate with blockchain technologies. Rise checked off all of these boxes while still allowing the setup process to be quick and easy"

In Flux

Daniel Keller

"As a company that has contractors and employees worldwide, we needed to find a payment platform that allowed us to pay people in a variety of different countries and one that was savvy enough to integrate with blockchain technologies. Rise checked off all of these boxes while still allowing the setup process to be quick and easy"

In Flux

Daniel Keller

Secure, Compliant, and Private

At Rise, we take security and compliance seriously so you don’t have to worry. Whether managing payroll in Web3 or traditional finance, we ensure your business stays protected against regulatory risks with industry-leading safeguards you can trust.

SOC 2 Certified & GDPR Compliant

Rise has been thoroughly audited and successfully gained SOC 2 certification along with being recognized as a GDPR compliant company. This highlights Rise's commitment to the highest standards of security.

Multi-Factor Authentication & Encryption

All information on the Rise platform is protected by mutli-factor authentication and high-level encryption, ensuring that no data can be accessed by unauthorized sources and users.

Built for Both Traditional and Web3 Payroll Needs

Hybrid Payroll from Rise enables companies to pay out their teams in both local currencies and cryptocurrencies, making it ideal for all varieties of companies.

An Official Registered Money Service Business

With this registration, Rise is authorized to operate legally as a money transmitter, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while providing secure, transparent, and fully compliant crypto payroll services.

With Rise, you can focus on what matters most—growing your business—while we handle the complexities of compliance.

View our state licenses

Secure, Compliant, and Private

At Rise, we take security and compliance seriously so you don’t have to worry. Whether managing payroll in Web3 or traditional finance, we ensure your business stays protected against regulatory risks with industry-leading safeguards you can trust.

SOC 2 Certified & GDPR Compliant

Rise has been thoroughly audited and successfully gained SOC 2 certification along with being recognized as a GDPR compliant company. This highlights Rise's commitment to the highest standards of security.

Multi-Factor Authentication & Encryption

All information on the Rise platform is protected by mutli-factor authentication and high-level encryption, ensuring that no data can be accessed by unauthorized sources and users.

Built for Both Traditional and Web3 Payroll Needs

Hybrid Payroll from Rise enables companies to pay out their teams in both local currencies and cryptocurrencies, making it ideal for all varieties of companies.

An Official Registered Money Service Business

With this registration, Rise is authorized to operate legally as a money transmitter, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while providing secure, transparent, and fully compliant crypto payroll services.

With Rise, you can focus on what matters most—growing your business—while we handle the complexities of compliance.

View our state licenses

Secure, Compliant, and Private

At Rise, we take security and compliance seriously so you don’t have to worry. Whether managing payroll in Web3 or traditional finance, we ensure your business stays protected against regulatory risks with industry-leading safeguards you can trust.

SOC 2 Certified & GDPR Compliant

Rise has been thoroughly audited and successfully gained SOC 2 certification along with being recognized as a GDPR compliant company. This highlights Rise's commitment to the highest standards of security.

Multi-Factor Authentication & Encryption

All information on the Rise platform is protected by mutli-factor authentication and high-level encryption, ensuring that no data can be accessed by unauthorized sources and users.

Built for Both Traditional and Web3 Payroll Needs

Hybrid Payroll from Rise enables companies to pay out their teams in both local currencies and cryptocurrencies, making it ideal for all varieties of companies.

An Official Registered Money Service Business

With this registration, Rise is authorized to operate legally as a money transmitter, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while providing secure, transparent, and fully compliant crypto payroll services.

With Rise, you can focus on what matters most—growing your business—while we handle the complexities of compliance.

View our state licenses