With a highly skilled, English-speaking workforce and competitive labor costs, it's no surprise that many global companies — including our own clients — expand their remote teams to the Philippines.
But before you hire Filipino remote workers, it's essential to understand the country's complex employment laws, especially around statutory employee benefits, taxes, and termination rules.
One of the best ways to stay compliant when hiring in the Philippines — or any country — is to partner with an Employer of Record (EOR) like RemoFirst.
Not sure which EOR to choose? In this post, we’ll walk you through six of the best Employer of Record services for hiring in the Philippines.
Key takeaways:
- The Philippines offers a skilled, English-speaking workforce at competitive labor costs, making it a top destination for remote hiring.
- Navigating employment laws in the Philippines requires careful attention to compliance, which is why many companies partner with an EOR.
- RemoFirst stands out among other EORs because of its affordability, fast onboarding, and transparent pricing, which is ideal for startups and small businesses.
Check out our guide to hiring remote workers in the Philippines.
Why the Philippines Is a Remote Hiring Powerhouse
With a literacy rate of over 95% and a large number of university graduates entering the workforce each year, Filipino professionals are well-qualified across a range of fields — from customer support and administrative roles to software development, marketing, and finance.
Hiring in the Philippines is often cost-effective compared to many Western countries. The lower cost of living translates into competitive salary expectations without compromising on skill or professionalism.
Remote infrastructure is also rapidly improving, with reliable internet access and growing government support for the digital workforce.
Ready to build your global team in the Philippines? Here are some of the top EORs to consider for your hiring needs.
RemoFirst
RemoFirst stands out among other EORs because it's a budget-friendly, efficient solution for businesses looking to expand to the Philippines and across the globe.
With pricing that starts at just $199 per full-time employee per month (and $25 for contractors), we’re among the most affordable providers available. And, unlike many competitors that tack on hidden fees, RemoFirst offers transparent, fixed-rate pricing with no surprises.
Our user-friendly platform is designed to support companies of all sizes, but it's especially appealing to startups and small businesses looking to hire and manage international talent.
Beyond global payroll and compliance, RemoFirst offers a wide range of workforce management HR services, including:
- Assistance with immigration paperwork, such as visas and work permits
- Drafting locally compliant employment contracts
- Managing employee benefits
- Shipping equipment to employees
- Onboarding new hires in as little as 24 hours
Employers can even tailor packages to include private health insurance, equity, bonuses, paid time off, and more through RemoHealth and RemoHealth Local.
While its integration options are still expanding, RemoFirst is actively investing in new tools and services to make hiring and managing international teams even easier for our clients. And, while we don't own legal entities in the Philippines like some of our higher-priced competitors, we tap into regional expertise by working closely with local partners to ensure legal compliance.
Our clients also receive a dedicated account manager and 24/5 customer support.
Want to see how easy managing a global team can be with RemoFirst? Book a demo.
Oyster
Alongside standard EOR services like payroll, benefits, and legal compliance, Oyster offers employees localized perks and access to Oyster Academy, an online educational resource tailored for remote workers.
The Oyster platform is designed for scalability and offers an easy-to-navigate platform that integrates with widely used tools like BambooHR, QuickBooks, and Slack, making this EOR a practical choice for large organizations that want to centralize their HR operations.
However, at $699 per employee per month, Oyster’s price tag may be a sticking point, and additional service fees and optional feature upgrades can drive costs even higher.
There are also some other drawbacks to consider. Reviews cite Oyster’s often slow customer service response times and delays in processing reimbursements. Plus, onboarding also lags slightly behind competitors like RemoFirst, with the process taking at least 24 hours longer.
Take a more in-depth look at RemoFirst vs. Oyster, or check out Oyster’s G2 reviews.
Remote
Remote has an owned-entity model, meaning it manages its own legal entities in the countries it serves. This gives it more control over employment processes, compliance, and intellectual property protections, which are bolstered by its IP Guard feature.
The platform’s API integration system allows businesses to incorporate EOR and payroll functionality directly into their existing workflows, and Remote supports a variety of integrations with platforms such as Workday, Xero, and Zapier.
However, Remote's services come at a premium, starting at $599 per employee/month for users on their annual plan, while contractor pricing ranges from $29 to $99 per person/month.
Some users note that Remote’s analytics are limited and that onboarding and customer support responses can be slower than expected.
For more information, see how RemoFirst and Remote compare or read Remote’s G2 reviews.
Deel
Deel is a well-known name in the EOR space, offering an all-in-one solution for managing employees and contractors, and it supports more than 20 integrations with tools like Slack, QuickBooks, and Dropbox.
Like Remote, Deel owns legal entities in most countries where it operates, enabling companies to hire international talent without involving third-party intermediaries.
However, this infrastructure comes at a premium. Deel’s pricing starts at $599 per employee per month and $49 per contractor, with additional charges, such as offboarding fees, which aren’t always reflected in the base cost.
Also, some users note that the platform's interface can be challenging to navigate and that during periods of high demand, customer support response times can slow.
Learn how RemoFirst stacks up against Deel, or check out Deel’s G2 reviews.
Multiplier
One of this EOR’s strengths is its ability to onboard employees in under 24 hours. This rapid onboarding, combined with a platform that handles payroll, benefits, and compliance in one place, makes Multiplier a practical solution for companies that need to expand into the Philippines quickly.
Multiplier integrates with major HRIS systems like Workday and BambooHR but currently offers fewer than 20 pre-built integrations. Users have also reported challenges with this EOR’s interface, with reviews noting that it can be difficult to navigate and sometimes provides inconsistent information on local taxes and fees.
At a starting price of $400 per month per employee and $40 per contractor, Multiplier is more affordable than some competitors.
Check out the RemoFirst vs. Multiplier comparison page for more information, or read Multiplier’s G2 reviews.
Globalization Partners (G-P)
Globalization Partners (G-P) is a premium EOR solution that’s particularly well-suited for enterprise-level businesses. The company owns its own legal entities, giving it access to its own in-country experts, and it has a strong emphasis on risk mitigation.
G-P is known for its user-friendly dashboard, numerous integrations, and AI-powered assistant, which provides various functions, such as identifying employee misclassification risks, suggesting sample interview questions, and drafting employee contracts.
While G-P offers an impressive range of services, it's important to consider the cost. Pricing starts at $699 per employee per month, and clients are required to commit to a 12-month minimum contract. In addition, users often report extra charges, such as fees for country setup, wire transfers, and employee offboarding.
See our RemoFirst vs. G-P article for more information on how we stack up against G-P, and check out G-P’s reviews on G2 to see what customers have to say.
Compliant and Cost-Effective Hiring in the Philippines
Hiring in the Philippines gives you access to a talented workforce. However, navigating local employment laws, payroll processing, and statutory benefits in the Philippine market can quickly get complicated without the right partner.
As one of the top EOR services for the Philippines, RemoFirst makes building compliant, remote teams easy and cost-effective. We handle everything — from onboarding and employment contracts to global payroll, taxes, and mandatory benefits — and we do it all affordably.
Plus, we don’t operate just in the Philippines. We can help you hire in 185+ countries around the world, making us the ideal long-term partner as you scale globally.
Schedule a demo to learn more.
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