Managed Payroll
A full-service solution where a third-party provider handles the entire payroll process on your behalf.
What is Managed Payroll?
Managed payroll is a full-service solution where a third-party provider handles the entire payroll process on your behalf - including salary calculations, tax filings, compliance, deductions, and payouts. It removes the need for internal payroll teams, especially in global or multi-country operations.
How it works
- With managed payroll, businesses outsource payroll operations to an external provider like Sigma. This includes:
- Wage calculation (salary, bonuses, overtime)
- Payslip generation
- Cross-border payouts in USD, local currency, or crypto
- Tax reporting and government filings
- Contractor classification and deductions
- Regulatory compliance (labor law, social contributions, data security)
- It's especially useful for companies without local legal entities or in-house HR/legal capacity.
Why it matters
- A managed payroll solution unlocks major benefits for globally scaling businesses:
- Saves time - No need to build or manage in-house payroll operations
- Ensures compliance - Avoid penalties and misclassification risk
- Scales fast - Expand into 180+ countries without setting up local entities
- Supports contractors + employees - Flexibility across different workforce types
- Transparent cost - Predictable fees vs internal staffing + legal cost
- For startups, NGOs, and remote-first companies, managed payroll is a shortcut to legal, fast, and stress-free hiring across borders.
Example
A U.S. SaaS company wants to pay 12 contractors in Mexico, Nigeria, and Indonesia - without hiring a full-time payroll team. With Sigma's managed payroll, they onboard everyone via WhatsApp, issue compliant contracts, and run biweekly payouts in USD wallets. No tax stress, no FX fees, and no internal bottlenecks.
