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US Business Resource Hub: From Entity Setup and Payroll to Visas and Expansion
Global hiring
PEO
Author
Shannon Ongaro
Last Update
May 22, 2025
Published
May 22, 2025
Table of Contents
US entity setup and employment basics
US employee visas and founder relocation
US payroll setup and administration
US wage laws and worker classification
US federal and state tax obligations
ACA, Medicare, and US benefits compliance
Voluntary benefits and compensation strategy in the US
US labor law compliance and workplace policies
Choosing a US payroll or HR provider
Download the complete US Payroll guide
Thinking about expanding your business into the United States, but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone.
Last year, 5.2 million new business applications were filed in the US. Like you, these new founders and finance leaders faced mounting legal, logistical, and financial requirements, from entity registration and hiring rules to payroll setup, tax compliance, and more.
Whether you're launching a new venture stateside, hiring your first US-based employee, or setting up payroll across multiple states, this guide provides clear, practical resources to help you move quickly and compliantly.
Backed by Deel’s global infrastructure and local compliance expertise, you’ll learn what it takes to confidently build and scale a team in the US.
US entity setup and employment basics
Before you can legally pay anyone, you need to register your business, understand employment classifications, and define how you’ll structure work agreements.
With Deel, you can streamline entity set up and get expert registration support across the US (and beyond). Plus, you can manage and automate IT operations with Deel IT for seamless equipment and software provisioning.
Use this section if you're…
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Launching operations in the US
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Hiring employees or independent contractors in the US for the first time
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Looking for legal contract templates
Resources
- How to Register a Business in the US: Complete Guide
- Employment Contract in the US - Free Template
- A Guide to Employee Background Checks in the United States
- A Guide to Hiring Independent Contractors For US Companies
- How Independent Contractors File & Pay Taxes in the US (2025 Guide)
- A Guide to US Business Expansion Strategies
- Hiring in the US: Pathways to Expansion for Growing Teams
Global Hiring Toolkit
US employee visas and founder relocation
Immigration and visa requirements are strict in the US. If you're a founder relocating or hiring global talent, you need to align early with the correct pathways. Deel Immigration enables companies scaling into, across, and outside of the US to facilitate employee visas without the legwork.
Use this section if you're…
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Moving to the US as a founder
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Navigating visa types for employees
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Participating in accelerators or investor programs
Resources
- A Founder's Guide to the US Visa Journey: From ESTA to O-1A
- Moving to the US: A Guide for Expats and Digital Nomads
- How to Prepare for Your Move to the US for an Accelerator Program (+ Checklist)
- Guide to US Work Visas
- How to Get a US Work Visa for a Foreign Worker
- A Guide to US Startup Visas for Founders
- How to Get Employee Visas Through US Entities: A Guide For Employers
- How to Get a USA Entrepreneur Visa in 2025
- H-1B Visa: Lottery-Based US Work Visa for Skilled Talent Explained
- L-1A Visa: US Work Transfer Path for Executives and Managers Explained
- L-1 Blanket: Fast US Transfers for Global Teams Explained
Effortless Visa Sponsorship
Don’t meet the requirements to sponsor workers’ visas?
US payroll setup and administration
Setting up payroll in the US means managing federal and state tax registrations, calculating deductions, and issuing pay stubs in line with local rules.
Watch the video below to explore Deel Payroll’s solutions—including Global Payroll, Deel PEO, Deel US Payroll, and Deel EOR.
Use this section if you're…
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Configuring payroll for the first time
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Hiring in multiple states
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Evaluating in-house vs outsourced payroll
Resources
- Your Top Questions About New Hire Reporting Answered
- US Payroll Taxes: Your State-by-State Guide
- 2025 Payroll Compliance Checklist and Tax Law Guide
- State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Rates by State (2025)
- Navigating Payroll Garnishment Rules: A Guide For US Employers
- A Founder’s Guide to Payroll for Startups
Platform Tour
US wage laws and worker classification
Each state has different wage floors and overtime rules. You also need to understand who qualifies as exempt, and how to avoid misclassification penalties.
Use this section if you're…
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Building internal compensation policies
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Auditing worker status or pay structures
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Unsure about local employment and labor laws
Resources
Global Hiring Toolkit
US federal and state tax obligations
The US tax system is layered. Employers must handle federal taxes, but state and local taxes vary dramatically, and bonuses are often taxed differently than regular wages.
Use this section if you're…
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Paying bonuses or commissions
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Operating across multiple states
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Preparing for end-of-year reporting
Resources
Deel PEO
ACA, Medicare, and US benefits compliance
If you offer healthcare coverage or cross certain headcount thresholds, you must comply with federal benefits laws, including the Affordable Care Act and Medicare. With Deel Benefits Admin, you can easily build and manage employee benefits plans.
Use this section if you're…
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Offering health plans or pre-tax accounts
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Unsure about ACA thresholds
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Reviewing mandatory employer contributions
Resources
Continuous Compliance™
Voluntary benefits and compensation strategy in the US
A competitive US benefits package often includes more than the minimum mandatory offerings. Voluntary perks like 401(k) plans, paid parental leave, and flexible time off are crucial for retention.
Use this section if you're…
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Designing or refreshing your benefits program
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Planning for open enrollment
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Targeting high-skilled US talent
Resources
- A Simple Guide to Statutory vs. Voluntary Benefits in the US
- Employer Benefits of 401(k) Plans: A Deep Dive
- State-by-State Guide to Maternity Leave in the United States
- What Every HR Team Should Know About Employee Benefits Open Enrollment [2025]
- Employee Benefits Renewal Checklist
- A Guide to Offering Small Business Employee Benefits For US Teams
- What You Need to Know About Roth 401(k)s
Deel Benefits Admin
US labor law compliance and workplace policies
Each state may have different training, wage transparency, and workplace safety requirements. Employers must document and communicate policies clearly. Deel’s global HRIS centralizes employee training, talent management, compensation, and more.
Use this section if you're…
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Expanding into new states
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Revising employee handbooks
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Building training or audit programs
Resources
- State-by-State Guide to Sexual Harassment Training Laws in the US
- Pay Transparency Laws in the US – A Definitive Guide
- OSHA Reporting Requirements: A Complete Guide for Businesses
- Navigating Employment Law Compliance, Benefits, and HR in the US
- The US Commerce Department and Deel Join Forces To Promote Trade And Investment
- What is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
Deel Workforce Planning
Choosing a US payroll or HR provider
If internal teams can’t keep up with tax filings, state registrations, and HR compliance, a professional employer organization (PEO) or employer of record (EOR) may be the right solution, especially for startups or global teams.
Watch the video below to hear how Superfiliate uses Deel to streamline US workforce management.
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Comparing payroll or PEO vendors
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Evaluating in-house vs outsourced HR
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Planning for fast expansion
Resources
- What is a PEO? A Complete Guide for Employers in 2025
- What’s the Difference Between PEO vs Payroll Services?
- Leaving a PEO: How-to Guide and PEO Exit Checklist
- A Guide to EOR vs. PEO [With Comparison Table]
- PEO Services: A State-by-State Guide for US Employers
- How to Use PEO Services for US Expansion
- PEO Services Guide: Feature Comparison and Checklist
- A Guide to HR Outsourcing
- How to Choose a Payroll Service: Checklist + Comparisons
Whether you’re running payroll in the U.S. or expanding to new markets, it’s the same platform, same experience. That’s Deel’s secret sauce—we’re not just a U.S. payroll company. We’re a global platform that handles local needs.
—Justin Geaney,
Senior Director, Product, Deel
Download the complete US Payroll guide
Managing payroll in the US is complex—federal, state, and local laws, tax calculations, and compliance are just the start. Whether you're handling payroll in-house or considering outsourcing, accuracy and compliance are crucial.
With our guide to running US payroll, you get a closer look at what’s expected and required when scaling across the United States:
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Step-by-step payroll process from setup to payment
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Payroll software recommendations to simplify your workflow
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Federal, state, and local tax requirements—all the details you need to stay compliant
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FLSA compliance—ensure you're meeting wage and hour laws
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How Deel streamlines payroll for US employers
Get the confidence to run payroll across all 50 states efficiently and compliantly. Get your guide to US payroll now.
About the author
Shannon Ongaro is a content marketing manager and trained journalist with over a decade of experience producing content that supports franchisees, small businesses, and global enterprises. Over the years, she’s covered topics such as payroll, HR tech, workplace culture, and more. At Deel, Shannon specializes in thought leadership and global payroll content.
