Hired your first employee
Your first hire changes everything — payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance, all at once. Every gets you running compliant payroll in days and handles the paperwork that comes with becoming an employer, so you can focus on the person, not the process.
First payroll run in days, not weeks
W-2s and contractors, on one platform
Benefits your first hire actually wants
State registrations and filings, handled
We've raised $32m - investors - Y Combinator, Redpoint and Base 10
Payroll in days
Get set up and run your first compliant payroll the same week you make the hire.
W-2 or contractor, covered
Onboard employees and contractors side by side, with the right forms filed for each.
Benefits without a broker
Offer health coverage and 401(k) options that help you compete for talent.
From offer letter to first paycheck in days. Every calculates withholdings, files payroll taxes, and keeps you compliant in every state you hire — no payroll specialist required.
Automated payroll tax filings
W-2 and 1099 onboarding
State employer registrations
Direct deposit in every state
Offer health insurance and 401(k) plans sized for a startup. Your first hire gets real benefits, and you get one platform to manage enrollment, deductions, and compliance.
Everything you need for your first hire, in one place
Payroll in days
Run compliant payroll for W-2s and contractors the week you hire.
Payroll taxes filed
Federal and state withholdings calculated and filed automatically.
Benefits made simple
Health coverage and 401(k) options your first hire will actually value.
State registrations
Employer registrations and new-hire reporting handled for you.
Books that keep up
Every payroll run is categorized in your books automatically.
One team behind it all
Payroll, HR, and compliance specialists, no HR hire needed.
Every payroll run flows straight into your books, categorized correctly the moment it happens. Headcount costs stay visible, so you always know your true burn.
Skip the parts of becoming an employer nobody warns you about
Stop decoding payroll taxes
Withholdings, filings, and deadlines are calculated and submitted for you, so your first payroll doesn't come with a penalty.
Never lose a hire to bad benefits
Offer real health coverage and retirement options from day one, without negotiating with a broker.
Hire in any state, worry in none
Registrations, new-hire reporting, and multi-state compliance are handled the moment you extend the offer.
Workers' comp, new-hire reporting, and state registrations — the obligations nobody tells you about are handled by the same team that runs your payroll.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I sign up for Every?
You can get started right away—just click “Get Started” and follow a short onboarding flow. Prefer a little help? One of our specialists can walk you through incorporation, banking, payroll, accounting, or whatever you need.
- What features does Every offer?
Every gives startups a complete back office in one platform. From incorporation and banking to payroll, bookkeeping, and tax filings, we take care of the operational heavy lifting—so you can spend more time building, less time managing.
- How is Every different from other tools?
Most competitors give you software. Every gives you a full-stack finance and HR team—plus smart financial tools that actually benefit founders. Earn up to 4.3% interest on idle cash and get cash back on every purchase made with your Every debit cards, routed straight back to you.***
***Cashback applies to eligible debit card purchases. ATM withdrawals, money orders, cash equivalents, and account funding transactions are not eligible. See Rewards Terms & Conditions for details.
- Is my data secure with Every?
We use end-to-end encryption and rigorous access controls to ensure your data is safe. Security isn’t a feature—it’s foundational.
- Can I switch to Every if my company is already set up?
Yes—you can switch to Every at any time, even if your company is already incorporated and running. Whether you're using separate tools for banking, payroll, bookkeeping, or taxes, we’ll help you bring everything into one place. Our onboarding specialists will guide you through the process, make sure your data is transferred cleanly, and get you set up quickly—without disrupting your operations. Most founders are fully transitioned within a week.
- What stage of startup is Every best for?
Every is designed for startups from day zero through Series A and beyond. Whether you're just incorporating or already running payroll and managing expenses, we meet you where you are. Early-stage founders use Every to get up and running fast—with banking, payroll, bookkeeping, and taxes all handled from day one. Growing teams love how Every scales with them, replacing patchwork tools and manual work with a clean, unified system.
We’re especially valuable for teams who want to move fast without hiring a full finance or HR team—giving founders more time to build, and fewer distractions from admin and compliance.
- How long does onboarding take?
Onboarding with Every is fast and efficient. For most startups, the process typically takes between 3 to 7 days, depending on your specific needs and how much setup you already have in place.
If you're a new company, you'll be up and running quickly—getting your banking, payroll, and bookkeeping set up without hassle. If you’re transitioning from another system, our specialists will help you migrate your data, ensuring a smooth switch with no gaps or errors in your operations.
We guide you every step of the way, from incorporation to setting up automated payroll to handling your taxes—so you can focus on growing your business. Our goal is to make sure you're fully operational and confident in your back office in under a week.