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Background checks

Recruit with confidence using built-in background checks

Quickly confirm credentials, lower risk, and remain compliant when engaging employees or contractors, all directly within Remote.

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Designed to give peace of mind for global hiring

Avoid the hassle of third-party tools. Perform background checks directly in Remote when engaging employees or contractors.

Seamless, self-serve experience

Background checks form part of Remote’s onboarding flow, removing the need to manage third-party vendors. Results are returned quickly, with straightforward tracking in your Remote dashboard.

Flexible, cost-effective options

Pick individual checks for each hire, with transparent pricing guidance. Maintain control of costs while meeting your specific compliance obligations.

Tailored to each country by design

Each check is customised for the specific location and processed securely by Veremark.

Background checks

Checks you can carry out

We have partnered with Veremark, a trusted background-screening provider, to provide secure, reliable results fully embedded within Remote.

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Confirm that academic qualifications meet role requirements.

Verify previous employment history, job titles and dates of employment.

Ensure candidates do not appear on international watchlists.

Identify any previous criminal convictions.

How it works

Streamlined background checks

From choosing checks to reviewing results, Remote guides both you and your candidates through each step securely.

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Choose the background checks you want.

Candidates submit the required documents directly to our trusted partner.

Checks are completed promptly; results are often available within 24 hours.

Track progress, review outcomes, and either proceed or cancel onboarding if results are unsatisfactory.

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Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.

Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
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Fountain

“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
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Reverse Tech

“We operate monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager now has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, that can be achieved.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
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HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject
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Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
Read customer story
Fountain

“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
Read customer story
Reverse Tech

“We operate monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager now has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, that can be achieved.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
Read customer story
HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject
Read customer story
Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
Read customer story
Fountain

“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
Read customer story
Reverse Tech

“We operate monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager now has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, that can be achieved.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
Read customer story
HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject
Read customer story

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