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Deel Onboarding Stuck or Contract Not Starting

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Ongoing Web, iOS, Android Updated November 13, 2026How we research

Quick answer

A contract only starts when both sides complete their tasks: the client signs and the worker completes profile, tax and verification steps. Check which party still has a pending task.

Most likely fix: Find the pending task

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Find the pending task

    1. Open the contract and check the status banner
    2. Check which party has an open task
    Did this fix it?

  2. 2. Complete documents

    1. Finish tax form, bank details and ID verification
    Did this fix it?

  3. 3. Ask your Deel contact

    1. For EOR hires, contact the onboarding specialist or support with the contract ID
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

Contract stays in Waiting for signatures or Onboarding, or the worker cannot start.

Why it happens

  • Pending signature from one party
  • Worker has not completed tax forms or identity verification
  • Client account not verified or funded
  • EOR employee onboarding waiting on documents or background checks

This guide also covers

  • deel onboarding stuck
  • deel contract waiting for signature
  • deel onboarding

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