Some Moroccan startups incorporate in Delaware to raise capital, then hire a first employee or contractors in the US. US payroll comes with withholding and filings that are easy to get wrong from Casablanca.
Short answer: Gusto is a US payroll and HR platform. It is relevant only if your company is a US entity paying people in the US, not for staff in Morocco.
What is Gusto?
Gusto calculates pay, withholds and files federal and state payroll taxes, pays contractors and offers benefits administration for US companies. See Gusto.
Problems it solves for Moroccan founders
- US payroll filings from abroad: filed for you.
- Paying US contractors: payments and year-end forms.
- Benefits for US hires: benefits administration.
- Compliance mistakes: automated calculations.
Pricing and plans
Contractor Only is about $35 a month plus $6 per contractor. Simple is about $49 a month plus $6 per employee, for single-state payroll. Plus is about $80 a month plus $12 per employee, with multi-state payroll. Premium is about $180 a month plus $22 per employee. Check current pricing.
How to get started
- Confirm your US entity has an EIN.
- Choose Contractor Only if you have no US employees.
- Add your US bank account and team.
- Run the first payroll and check filings.
- Keep Moroccan staff on Moroccan payroll with CNSS declarations.
Who it is for, and who it is not for
It fits Moroccan-founded startups with a US entity and US-based staff. It does not pay employees in Morocco.
FAQ
Can Gusto pay my team in Morocco?
No. Use Moroccan payroll for staff in Morocco.
Do I need a US company?
Yes.
Does it file payroll taxes?
Yes, federal and state.
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