Grade
Pay your creators and stay compliant
Grade is a platform that helps companies pay creators across multiple countries while managing the associated compliance requirements. It solves the problem of handling international payments, tax reporting, and legal risk by acting as the Merchant of Record. This means Grade invoices the company once and then pays each creator individually, taking responsibility for compliance tasks that would otherwise fall on the company.
The platform offers free tracking of every post and earnings in real time, one-click batch payouts, and support for multiple payment methods including local bank transfers, PayPal, and Wise. Its compliance features include automated KYC verification, tax form collection, DAC7 reporting, and employment classification to help prevent misclassification risk. Grade also provides an API for integration with existing systems, and sends alerts via Slack or Discord. It supports payouts in over 190 countries.
Grade is designed for brands, agencies, and marketplaces that pay creators globally. The platform offers free tracking with no credit card required, and there are no monthly fees. Pricing is not disclosed on the pages provided, but the service is structured around paying a single invoice to Grade, which then handles all creator payouts and compliance.
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