# Toku

> Instant global stablecoin payroll

Toku helps companies pay teams in stablecoins, fiat, or tokens with full compliance across global jurisdictions without changing existing payroll systems.

Toku is a global payroll infrastructure platform that enables companies to pay employees in stablecoins, fiat currencies, or tokens while maintaining full compliance across jurisdictions. The platform integrates with existing payroll systems like ADP, Gusto, and Workday through a single API, eliminating the need for system migrations. Toku also offers employer of record services for hiring and managing international employees in multiple countries without establishing local entities.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Payments
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2021-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/toku

## Products

- [Toku Payroll](https://thegrid.id/profiles/toku): Toku Payroll is a global payroll platform that enables organizations to pay employees and contractors in stablecoins across 100+ countries. The system provides instant cross-border payments, automated tax compliance, and integrates with existing payroll providers through API without requiring system migrations. (Payroll, Live)
- [Toku Global Employer of Record Platform](https://thegrid.id/profiles/toku): Toku Global Employer of Record Platform is a comprehensive employment solution that enables companies to hire and manage international employees across 100+ countries without establishing local entities. The platform provides full payroll, tax, and HR compliance with flexible payment options including local currency and stablecoins. (Payroll, Live, Main Product)
- [Toku Contractor](https://thegrid.id/profiles/toku): Toku Contractor is a contractor management platform for onboarding, contracting, and paying global contractors across 100+ countries using stablecoin payments. It provides instant settlement, automated tax compliance with jurisdiction-specific documentation, and API integration with existing payroll and accounting systems. (Payroll, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.toku.com)
- [Blog](https://www.toku.com/blog)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/usetoku)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/Toku)

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