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Background checks

Use built-in background checks to recruit with confidence

Quickly verify credentials, lower risk and remain compliant when hiring employees or contractors — all from within Remote.

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Companies around the world grow with Remote

Designed to ensure peace of mind when hiring globally

Avoid juggling third-party tools. Conduct background checks inside Remote when hiring employees or contractors.

Seamless and self-serve

Background checks are embedded in Remote’s onboarding flow, so there are no third-party vendors to manage. You’ll get quick results with transparent tracking in your Remote dashboard.

Flexible and cost-effective

Select checks per hire and view clear pricing guidance. Keep costs under control while meeting your specific compliance needs.

Country-specific by design

Every check is tailored to the candidate’s location and processed securely by Veremark.

Background checks

What you can check

We’ve teamed up with Veremark, a trusted background screening provider, to deliver secure, reliable results fully embedded in Remote.

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Confirm that academic qualifications meet the role’s requirements.

Verify past work history, job titles and employment dates.

Check that candidates aren’t listed on international watchlists.

Identify any past criminal convictions.

How it works

Streamlined background checks

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

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Choose the background checks you require.

Candidates submit the required documents directly to our trusted partner.

Checks are carried out swiftly, with results frequently available within 24 hours.

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

Feedback from our customers

Join customers who trust 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

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

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
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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

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

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
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

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

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
Read customer story

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