401(k) Retirement Plans for Startups | Human Interest

RETIREMENT PLANS FOR STARTUPS

401(k) plans that can grow with your startup.

Help build a people-first culture. Offer an affordable 401(k) plan to help attract and retain top talent.

Retirement plans are complex. Let Human Interest guide you.

Our team of experts will help maintain and operate your startup retirement plan.

In-house recordkeeping

Automated plan administration tracks participation, contributions, distributions, and more.

Regulatory support

We reduce fiduciary liability by preparing select government filings. And for some clients, we sign and file the Form 5500.

On-demand reporting

Get a 360-degree view of your plan, access reports, and see which employees have joined.

Plan compliance & testing

Don’t stress about IRS testing and regulatory deadlines. We’ll help handle them for you.

The SMB 401(k) with the most payroll integrations

Help take the burden off your HR team. We sync with 600+ payrolls to help streamline administrative tasks.

401(K) BUILT FOR GROWING TEAMS

Focus on running your startup. We’ll help with your retirement plan.

Designed to be easy to use. Flexible plan design allows you to customize eligibility and add employer match options.

Reduce manual work. In-house recordkeeping and ERISA compliance—plus select 3(16) fiduciary services depending on your plan.

Help drive employee loyalty. A Human Interest study found that a retirement plan is the most-wanted benefit, after health insurance.

A 401(k) may be more affordable than you think.

Get a customized, full-service retirement plan with transparent pricing - and zero transaction fees.

Monthly pricing starting at only:

$80

base fee

$5

per eligible employee

Give your employees the 401(k) they deserve

Sign up in minutes. Employees can sign up online—or on their phones—in less than five minutes.

Flexible investment options. Employees can choose model portfolios that automatically rebalance—or build their own lineup.

Built-in education. Enrollment webinars and online resources help your team get the most from plans.

MAXIMIZE TAX SAVINGS FOR YOUR STARTUP

A 401(k) may mean additional tax credits for startup employers.

Employers may be eligible for tax credits of up to $5,000/year for three years for setting up a new 401(k) + $500/year for three years for setting up auto-enrollment.

Resources for startup employers

Investment philosophy

Employees can access funds in every major asset category.

Starting a 401(k) plan

Discover how small business owners can start and manage a 401(k) plan.

Payroll integration benefits

Integrate your payroll and 401(k) plan for automation, efficiency, and compliance benefits.

401(k) for startups frequently asked questions

What fees do 401(k) recordkeepers charge sponsoring employers for administering a 401(k)?

What is a 3(16) fiduciary and why is it important?

Are startups required to offer a retirement plan?

What options do I have when choosing the design of my plan?

What are the tax advantages of starting a 401(k) for startups?

What employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan?

What is 401(k) nondiscrimination testing?

How do I change the provider of my current retirement plan?

Who qualifies for a solo 401(k)?