BSI ComplianceFactory vs HMRC Basic PAYE Tools

BSI ComplianceFactory is a cloud-based web SaaS product for managing U.S. payroll tax compliance across federal, state, local, and territory jurisdictions. Its workflows cover scheduling, payment, assessment, and filing of payroll taxes, plus garnishment processing and remittances to garnishment authorities. Employees can view and print W-2 forms on demand, while the product handles digital power of attorney letters. ComplianceFactory connects with existing payroll systems through the MyBSI Connect portal. BSI describes it for organizations with large, multi-state workforces, including payroll vendors, service bureaus, and enterprises navigating mergers or acquisitions. The company describes its automated workflows as audit-ready and intended to reduce compliance risk. BSI says its SaaS services meet SOC 2 Type 2 standards and that a SOC 3 report is available. Support includes three levels, and implementation consultants and virtual instructor-led training are offered. Pricing is by quote.

HMRC Basic PAYE Tools is free payroll software for employers with fewer than 10 employees. It calculates employee tax and National Insurance, sends payroll information to HMRC, and supports Full Payment Submissions and Employer Payment Summaries. Employers can add details for up to nine employees and use calculators for statutory sick, maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, parental bereavement, and neonatal care pay. The tool can create payslips to save as PDFs, print, or email with employee agreement. It can also be used alongside commercial payroll software for certain National Insurance number checks or Employer Payment Summary submissions. Employers need to register with HMRC and have a PAYE Online login before using it. The software runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It does not support pension auto-enrolment or pension contribution calculations, and employers must secure and back up payroll data themselves; HMRC does not keep a copy or recover lost data.