Full-business assessment that extends beyond payroll to governance, integrity and operational systems
Fortify Accreditation is a comprehensive validation for umbrella companies. It builds on PAYEPASS verification by assessing governance, process controls, ethics, and transparency across your operations. As legislation and market expectations evolve, Fortify demonstrates that your business meets high standards across the board.
Going Beyond Payroll Verification
While verification confirms the correctness of payroll runs, Fortify accredits the wider business. We do not accept surface-level assurances. We meet you in person to review your systems and processes, ensuring that your declared practices are truly in operation. Fortify ensures your compliance is embedded in how you operate, not just in your numbers.
Fortify Builds on Verification
Fortify includes continuous live verification as its foundation (the same system used in Verify). It expands the scope to governance, processes, ethics, and business integrity.
In short:
Verify = Verification of payroll accuracy and compliance.
Fortify = Accreditation of the business as a whole, with Verify as a core component
Providers that achieve Fortify receive both accreditation and verified status, demonstrating compliance at every level.
Core Criteria Evaluated Under Fortify
Fortify Accreditation is a comprehensive validation for umbrella companies. It builds on PAYEPASS verification by assessing governance, process controls, ethics, and transparency across your operations. As legislation and market expectations evolve, Fortify demonstrates that your business meets higah standards across the board.
The protection of the entire temporary contractor supply chain is the primary mission of PAYEPASS and the driving force behind all its services.
To Fortify that mission, the PAYEPASS accreditation for umbrella employers will, bar none, challenge all applicants to demonstrate and prove that they only provide lawful services and deliver them with complete integrity
Dual Assurance: Financial and Legal Confidence
Fortify audits the full funds journey, from agency/client payments, through payroll calculation, to payments including HMRC. We combine quarterly detailed analysis with verification of all critical points in the chain, ensuring that no misconduct (like skimming or misallocation) goes undetected.
Fortify also assesses transparency in communications, honesty in business dealings, and alignment with contractor best interests. It excludes providers that rely on aggressive interpretation of rules, loopholes or opaque practices. Those holding Fortify must not be under sanctions, part of unlawful schemes, or in conflict with compliance standards.
Initial Application & Documentation
Applicants provide their corporate, governance, payroll and operational documentation for review.
In Person Assessment
We visit your premises and assess your systems, controls, compliance procedures and operations.
Verification & Deep Audit
We apply the PAYEPASS verification system to your payroll data and also audit your governance, controls and ethics.
Structured Accreditation Report
If approved, you receive the Fortify accreditation and a detailed report that outlines findings, strengths and areas for monitoring.
Ongoing Review and Renewal
Accreditation is not one-time. We apply periodic in-person reviews, live verification monitoring, and renewal assessments to sustain your status.
Why Fortify Matters to Your Stakeholders
For umbrella companies, Fortify:
For agencies, clients and workers, Fortify:
If you are ready to validate your business beyond payroll, apply for Fortify Accreditation today. Combine continuous verification with governance, ethics and operational integrity to deliver trust across your supply chain.