> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.toku.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Toku Contractor
> Onboard and pay global contractors instantly
## What is Toku Contractor?
Toku Contractor is the platform for managing global contractor relationships. It helps organizations:
* Onboard contractors in 150+ countries
* Manage contracts and compliance
* Process payments in multiple currencies
* Handle invoicing and approvals
* Maintain contractor records and documentation
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## Who Uses Toku Contractor?
### Clients (Administrators)
Organization admins use Toku Contractor to onboard contractors, manage engagements, and process payments.
Learn how to manage contractors
### Contractors
Contractors use Toku to submit invoices, track payments, and manage their profile.
Learn how to use the contractor portal
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## How It Works
```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
A[Onboard] --> B[Sign Contract]
B --> C[Submit Invoice]
C --> D[Approve]
D --> E[Payment Sent]
E --> F[Contractor Receives Funds]
```
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## Key Features
Onboard contractors in 150+ countries with compliant contracts.
Contractors submit invoices, admins review and approve.
Pay in local currency, USD, crypto, or stablecoins.
Built-in contractor classification and compliance checks.
Create, sign, and store contractor agreements.
Track and reimburse contractor expenses.
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## Example: Paying a Contractor in Singapore
Acme Corp hires Wei, a UX designer based in Singapore, for a 6-month engagement at \$8,000/month.
**1. Admin onboards Wei.** In Toku Contractor, the admin adds Wei's details, selects Singapore as the country, and generates a compliant contractor agreement. Wei signs electronically.
**2. Wei submits a monthly invoice.** At the end of the month, Wei logs into the contractor portal and submits an invoice for \$8,000 with a description of work completed.
**3. Admin reviews and approves.** The finance team reviews the invoice in the Payments dashboard and clicks "Approve." Wei has elected to receive payment via bank transfer in SGD.
```json theme={null}
{
"invoiceID": "inv_3Rw7nQ",
"contractor": "Wei Tan",
"country": "Singapore",
"amount": 8000.00,
"currency": "USD",
"paymentMethod": "Bank Transfer",
"localCurrency": "SGD",
"localAmount": 10720.00,
"status": "Completed",
"paidDate": "2025-02-03"
}
```
**4. Wei receives payment** in SGD directly to her bank account. Toku handles the currency conversion and ensures all tax documentation is properly filed for cross-border compliance.
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## Payment Methods
| Method | Description |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Bank Transfer** | Direct deposit to contractor's bank account |
| **PayPal** | Instant transfers via PayPal |
| **Crypto** | Payment in cryptocurrency |
| **Stablecoin** | Payment in USDC, USDT, or other stablecoins |
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## Getting Started
Add your first contractor
For contractors: get started
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## Ready to use Toku?
Start onboarding global contractors
Manage compliant contractor relationships, invoices, and payments from one platform.