Trusted by leading web3 startups, DAOs, global agencies & more

"What appealed to me with Rise was the fact that all the payments were handled through a smart contract. Rise had a closed system and rules in place for how funds were going to be handled. Having the web interface versus the Google spreadsheet was appealing as well."

Zeneca

Zen Academy

"What appealed to me with Rise was the fact that all the payments were handled through a smart contract. Rise had a closed system and rules in place for how funds were going to be handled. Having the web interface versus the Google spreadsheet was appealing as well."

Zeneca

Zen Academy

Global Onboarding With Built-In Risk Protection

Every contractor and employee onboarded via Rise goes through a secure and compliant process:

Identity verification with automated KYC and AML screening

Country-specific contract templates and NDAs

Proper classification and legal status assignment

Optional assignment to AOR, EOR, or Global Contractor Pay pathways

Secure audit logs for all activities and documents

Avoid Misclassification with AOR Protection

Misclassifying independent contractors can trigger penalties, back pay, and legal disputes.With Rise's Agent of Record (AOR) service:

Rise becomes the legal agent of record for each contractor

We assume classification and documentation responsibilities

Your company is shielded from misclassification liability

Tax forms like W-8BEN, 1099, and others are generated automatically

Service agreements are localized and legally binding

Hire Full-Time Employees Without Local Entities (EOR)

With Rise’s Employer of Record (EOR) model:

Rise becomes the official employer for full-time staff in 60+ countries

We manage local labor law compliance, employment contracts, and filings

Healthcare, benefits, and payroll are handled for you

Your legal team avoids the complexity of setting up foreign legal entities

Fully Automated Tax, ID, 


and Document Management

Rise simplifies international compliance with a full suite of legal tooling:

Digitally signed service agreements and contracts

Automated tax form issuance (e.g., 1099s, W-8BENs)

Compliant onboarding flows based on jurisdiction

On-chain IDs (Rise ID) for secure verification and identity tracking

Real-time audit logs for internal reviews or external inspections

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A Legal Framework for Scaling Safely

A Legal Framework for Scaling Safely

A Legal Framework for Scaling Safely

Protect your organization and streamline your workflows.

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