For Australian & US companies hiring in the Philippines
Employer of Record Philippines
Hire, pay and stay compliant with Filipino talent — without setting up a local entity. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes and statutory benefits, with a real HR team and workspace on the ground in Cebu, Mandaue and Makati.
- US$230 / employee / mo
- Live in 1–2 weeks
- No US$200k capital
Payroll · Compliance · Labor law · Real people
Hire legally in the Philippines — no entity required
An Employer of Record (EOR) in the Philippines legally employs your staff on your behalf — managing the employment contract, payroll, BIR taxes, statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) and 13th-month pay — so you can build a Filipino team in days instead of standing up a local corporation.
You
Choose your people and manage their day-to-day work, like any in-house team.
Us — the EOR
Onboarding, payroll, tax filing, statutory benefits, labor-law compliance and HR support.
Your employee
A fully-compliant local contract, government benefits and professional HR — plus optional desk space.
What will it cost to build your Philippine team?
Compare the EOR route against setting up your own entity — hiring, office and incorporation included.
Estimates include employer statutory contributions (~12%) and 13th-month accrual (~8.3%). Figures are indicative, not legal or tax advice.
Zero-Ten EOR
- Salaries + statutory + 13th $0
- EOR management fee $0
- Workspace $0
- Entity setup $0
Your own entity
- Salaries + statutory + 13th $0
- Office / workspace $0
- Local HR + accounting $0
- Incorporation (one-time) $0
Plus up to US$200,000 in paid-in capital you would otherwise need to deposit to register a domestic-market corporation. Get an exact, role-by-role quote →
When EOR goes beyond software
Software automates data. It can't sit with an employee through a government audit, resolve a payroll dispute, or read local labor nuance. We combine the platform with a dedicated Philippine HR team and physical offices — something global-first tools simply don't offer.
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EOR vs. setting up your own entity
| Criteria | Zero-Ten EOR | Own PH entity | Global EOR platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | US$230 / employee | HR + accounting + office | US$599+ / employee |
| Paid-in capital | None | Up to US$200,000 | None |
| Time to launch | 1–2 weeks | 3–6 months | 1–2 weeks |
| Local HR team | Dedicated, on-ground | You hire & manage | Platform tickets |
| Workspace | Included / optional | You lease | Not offered |
| Labor-law expertise | Philippine-first | Your responsibility | Generalized |
| Best for | Teams wanting compliance + people + space | 25+ permanent staff | Fast multi-country hiring |
The three pillars of our advantage
Hyper-local expertise
Built specifically for Philippine labor law, culture and talent markets.
Cost disruptor
A flat US$230/month — transparent, scalable and predictable.
Physical ecosystem
Access to professional workspaces across Zero-Ten Park hubs nationwide.
Launching your team in four steps
Most teams are live within 1 to 2 weeks.
You select the talent
Choose the Filipino candidates that fit your business.
We hire under our entity
Legally employed through our local company, fully compliant.
We run payroll & tax
Payroll, withholdings and statutory benefits handled.
You manage the work
Direct your team like your own — we cover legal and HR.
Employer of Record Philippines — FAQ
What is an Employer of Record in the Philippines?
An EOR is a local company that legally employs your staff for you — handling the contract, payroll, BIR taxes and statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) plus 13th-month pay — so you can hire without registering your own entity.
How much does an EOR cost in the Philippines?
Local providers run roughly US$190–350 per employee per month; global platforms like Deel and Remote start near US$599. Zero-Ten Park is a flat US$230 per employee per month, on top of salary and statutory contributions.
Do I need US$200,000 in capital to hire here?
Not through an EOR. Registering your own foreign-owned domestic corporation can require up to US$200,000 paid-in capital, though export-oriented firms serving foreign clients are generally exempt. The EOR route removes the requirement entirely.
How fast can we start?
Most teams are live within 1–2 weeks, versus 3–6 months to register and operationalize your own entity.
Don't just hire in the Philippines.
Build a compliant, supported team that lasts. Tell us about your roles and get an exact quote from a local expert.
