How to Transition EOR Providers Smoothly | Why Teams Pick Toku

Companies usually switch EOR providers for a familiar set of reasons: the current provider has become too manual, too rigid, or unable to support modern compensation models. As teams expand internationally and begin integrating tokens and stablecoins into compensation, these gaps become more visible. What organizations want is a partner that simplifies operations, understands crypto-native workflows, and provides meaningful support rather than pushing everything into self-serve tools.

That is where Toku stands apart. We combine global EOR coverage, token grant administration, and stablecoin payroll within one platform, and we manage the transition process in a structured, transparent way.

Where Legacy Providers Fall Short

Traditional EOR and PEO vendors were designed for a pre-crypto compensation model. They work for basic fiat payroll, but they struggle with:

• Token-based compensation
  
• Stablecoin payouts
  
• Contributor pay preferences
  
• Jurisdiction-specific token tax rules
  
• High-touch operational support
  

As teams grow internationally, these limitations require internal people ops, finance, and legal teams to take on work that should be handled by the provider. Over time, this becomes unsustainable.

Toku was built specifically to solve this.

A More Modern EOR: Crypto-Native, Flexible, and Supported by Experts

Switching EORs can feel like a large undertaking, but it should not interrupt operations. Toku coordinates directly with the outgoing provider and oversees every component of the migration process — from employment files and contracts to payroll data and token grant information. The goal is to reduce internal workload, avoid gaps, and ensure contributors transition cleanly into the new system.

Our support model is intentionally high-touch. Every customer receives a dedicated project manager and ongoing operational oversight. This includes people operations support, payroll and tax review, and specialists who handle token grants and compensation structures involving both fiat and digital assets. When teams introduce new jurisdictions, change compensation styles, or add contractors, Toku’s team guides each step.

The platform itself is designed for modern compensation. Companies can run payroll in fiat, tokens, or a combination of both. Contributors can set their own preferences. Token grants are administered with automated valuations, tax calculations, and reporting across jurisdictions. For teams seeking stablecoin payroll, Toku offers compliant payment flows that integrate directly into global payroll.

What This Looks Like in Practice: NEAR Foundation’s Transition to Toku. 

When NEAR Foundation moved from their legacy Web2 vendors to Toku, they needed a unified system that could handle global payroll, token grants, and flexible compensation structures. Their previous providers required extensive manual work to calculate token-based taxes, reconcile vesting events, and manage contributor preferences.

Toku took ownership of the full migration. Payroll data, contracts, contributor records, and token grant information were transferred in a coordinated process. NEAR’s contributors gained the ability to choose between fiat, tokens, or a blended payout. Tax calculations for token compensation became automated. A dedicated project manager and operations team ensured 

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Why Organizations Ultimately Move to Toku

Teams consistently cite a few reasons for making the switch:

• Support for token grants and token-based tax calculations
  
• Global stablecoin payroll that aligns with contributor preferences
  
• High-touch service instead of self-serve processes
  
• Better compliance handling across new and existing jurisdictions
  
• A platform that scales with the organization instead of adding more work to the internal team
  

When the EOR becomes an operational burden instead of a solution, teams look for a partner that is built for modern compensation structures. Toku provides that by combining global payroll, EOR services, and crypto-native capabilities in one environment.

A Simple Transition With Long-Term Benefits

Switching EOR providers does not need to disrupt operations or slow down growth. With Toku, organizations receive a coordinated migration, direct support from specialists, and a platform that accommodates both traditional and crypto-native compensation.

If your current provider is struggling to keep up with your needs, Toku can ensure a smooth transition and a more scalable foundation for global employment and payroll.

Contact our team or sign up to Toku to learn more about modernizing your global payroll and compensation model.