CLEAR PEO

IRS CPEO CertifiedRegional PEO
Langhorne, PA·Founded 2018·5-500 employees
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6
States Served
5
Services
2
Industries
5-500
Employees

About CLEAR PEO

CLEAR Employer Services is an IRS CPEO certified and ESAC accredited Professional Employer Organization offering full-service PEO, ASO, HRO, and payroll solutions to businesses across the United States. CLEAR achieved IRS CPEO certification effective July 1, 2024 through its Clear PEO III Inc. entity, and earned ESAC accreditation in November 2024 — completing both top industry credentials within the same year. The company has also achieved HIPAA compliance certification, a rare distinction in the PEO industry that demonstrates exceptional commitment to protecting employee medical records and health information. CLEAR provides payroll processing, tax administration, employee benefits, workers' compensation, risk management, compliance, and HR administration, backed by surety and fidelity bond coverage across all operations.

IRS Certification

IRS Certified PEO (CPEO)
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The IRS Certified PEO (CPEO) designation is awarded by the Internal Revenue Service to PEO companies that meet rigorous standards for financial health, tax compliance, and operational integrity. CLEAR PEO holds CPEO status — a distinction held by fewer than 15% of PEOs in the United States.

Federal Tax Liability
As a CPEO, CLEAR PEO assumes sole liability for federal employment taxes on wages paid — protecting your business from tax exposure.
Annual Financial Audits
CPEOs undergo independent CPA audits annually and must maintain a surety bond, ensuring fiscal accountability and solvency.
IRS Reporting
CLEAR PEO files employment taxes under their own EIN as CPEO, simplifying your year-end tax obligations and eliminating duplicate filings.

Why businesses choose CLEAR PEO

IRS CPEO certified and ESAC accredited — achieved both top credentials in 2024
HIPAA compliance certified — rare distinction protecting employee health information
Full surety and fidelity bond coverage across all operations
Offers PEO, ASO, HRO, and payroll-only service models for maximum flexibility
Comprehensive compliance framework — surety bond, fidelity bond, HIPAA, CPEO, and ESAC
Rapidly credentialing organization demonstrating strong commitment to industry standards
Full suite: payroll, benefits, workers' comp, HR administration, and compliance

Company Details

Headquarters
Langhorne, PA
Founded
2018
Employees Served
5-500
CPEO Certified
Yes - IRS Verified
Coverage
6 states
Company Type
Regional PEO

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Pros & Cons

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Pros
Dual certified in 2024
Achieved both IRS CPEO certification and ESAC accreditation within the same year.
HIPAA compliant
Rare PEO-level HIPAA compliance certification — exceptional employee health data protection.
Full bond coverage
Surety and fidelity bonds covering all operational staff and payroll tax obligations.
Flexible service models
PEO, ASO, HRO, and payroll-only — right-sized for each client's needs.
Compliance-first culture
Multiple overlapping compliance frameworks signal a serious approach to client protection.
Cons
Newer credentials
CPEO and ESAC certifications are recent (2024) — shorter compliance track record than established peers.
Smaller scale
Less benefits buying power than the largest national PEOs.
No transparent pricing
Custom quotes required — no published rates online.
PEO Authority Editorial Note

CLEAR is a newer entrant to the top credential tier but has moved quickly — earning both CPEO and ESAC status in 2024, plus HIPAA compliance certification. For compliance-focused buyers, CLEAR's credential stack is impressive for its age. Best for: businesses in regulated industries or those with strict data privacy requirements that want a fully credentialed PEO with demonstrated commitment to security and compliance standards.

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