Can a bootstrapped startup get Deel's deal?

Yes. Founder payroll: US payroll founders; 5 free seats need at least $500K raised, verifiable on Crunchbase.

What does Deel give startups?

US payroll free for founders for life; first 5 seats free for life for venture-backed startups

Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on deel.com. Deel decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Can I use Deel if I live in Indonesia?

Indonesia isn't on Deel's list of places it can't serve, but the free founder payroll is US payroll, so you'd need a US company to use it, and the five free seats need US$500K raised.

Deel for startups: Free US payroll for founders

Global payroll, EOR and contractor payments. What Deel gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against Deel's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

Check you meet the criteria on this page.
Apply on deel.com. Deel decides who's approved, usually by email.
If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Apply on deel.com

Good to know

No apply URL on page, only 'Book a demo'. Bootstrapped only gets the founder-payroll part (US). Airwallex SG lists Deel 20% off year 1 as a partner perk.

Questions about Deel's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get Deel's deal?: Yes. Founder payroll: US payroll founders; 5 free seats need at least $500K raised, verifiable on Crunchbase.
What does Deel give startups?: US payroll free for founders for life; first 5 seats free for life for venture-backed startups
How do I claim it?: Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on deel.com. Deel decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.
Can I use Deel if I live in Indonesia?: Indonesia isn't on Deel's list of places it can't serve, but the free founder payroll is US payroll, so you'd need a US company to use it, and the five free seats need US$500K raised.

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The deal: US payroll free for founders for life; first 5 seats free for life for venture-backed startups
Who qualifies: Founder payroll: US payroll founders; 5 free seats need at least $500K raised, verifiable on Crunchbase
Bootstrapped: Yes, no funding needed
Living in Indonesia: Indonesia isn't on Deel's list of places it can't serve, but the free founder payroll is US payroll, so you'd need a US company to use it, and the five free seats need US$500K raised. Source
How to claim: Apply on deel.com
Category: Finance, legal & HR
Checked: 26 October 2026, on deel.com

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