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#1 Global EOR Solutions Provider in the Philippines

Employ your team in the Philippines without a local entity. SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, the mandatory 13th month pay, and full HR administration handled.

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Why use an EOR in Philippines

01

No local entity

We are already the legal employer in Philippines.

02

Compliance liability on us

Philippines labor law, tax and benefits are on us.

03

Employed in 5–10 days

Contracts, registrations and payroll run in parallel.

04

Misclassification risk removed

Turn Philippines contractors into compliant employees.

Employ in Philippines without a local entity

9

Asian markets covered

4.9

avg client rating

200 +

teams building with us

92 %

employee retention rate

Outcomes That Matter

Results our clients achieved.

Anketa

$200K

saved in hiring costs

24 d Avg time to hire 2 Engineers hired

A social polling platform that needed two senior engineers in place within weeks of launch.

Maneva

$27M

Series A raised

6 Specialists hired 27 d To fill AI brief

An industrial AI company that filled three briefs from one pipeline, then raised a $27M Series A.

Truckstop

8

engineers hired

22 d Avg to hire 3 Disciplines

The freight company behind the internet's first load board, adding capacity outside the US.

Tom Ferry

14

developers hired

60-70% Cost saved 5+ Role types

A global real-estate coaching company that built its first engineering function from zero.

Open Campus

70%

productivity boost

10 Engineers 2 mo To scale

A Web3 education platform that hired ten engineers to accelerate its product roadmap.

Beyond Cars

$1.5B

acquisition outcome

70% Growth 4 mo To scale

A machine-learning car marketplace that grew its Taiwan team and was acquired by Carro.

Chow Sang Sang

70%

labor cost saved

30% Revenue up 14 d To hire

A luxury jewelry retailer with 870 stores across Asia, staffing its e-commerce push.

Mixcare Health

70%

efficiency gain

5 Team members 2 Countries

A digital health platform that moved delivery to Vietnam and Malaysia without slowing down.

SatLayer

50%

productivity uplift

20% Team growth 40% Capability

A Bitcoin restaking platform that added frontend and design capacity as it scaled.

Lane Crawford Joyce

3

role types staffed

10 Engineers 2x Dev speed

A luxury retail group in Asia that stood up a Vietnam tech team in two months.

imBee

3 days

to first SDR hire

3 SDRs hired ID Hiring market

An omnichannel chat platform that built its lead generation team out of Indonesia.

WELL3

2 mo

hiring time saved

1 Lead engineer HK Hiring market

A blockchain wellness platform that hired the lead engineer anchoring its offshore team.

Customer Speaks

Feedback from teams who hired through us.

Thanks to Second Talent, Open Campus quickly built a skilled tech team of 10 within two months, boosting productivity by 70% and accelerating our Web3 platform's development.

This success has strengthened our role in decentralized education and fueled our market expansion, highlighting our leadership in Web3 innovation.

Jonah L.

Jonah L.

Head of Portfolio (raised US$100m)

Animoca Brands

Second Talent helped Beyond Cars (acquired by Carro) swiftly build a top-tier tech team in just a month, accelerating our platform's development and boosting productivity.

This success allowed us to expand into new markets, ultimately leading to our acquisition by a major automotive e-commerce company.

Garry Y.

Garry Y.

Co-Founder (acquired by Carro)

Carro

Partnering with Second Talent has been a game-changer for our tech expansion.

Their ability to source top-tier talent from Vietnam helped us scale rapidly while maintaining quality. Their pre-vetted candidates integrated seamlessly, and their account management ensured smooth onboarding.

Tom F.

Tom F.

Co-founder (#1 US Real Estate Coach)

Tom Ferry

Second Talent played a key role in our tech expansion, quickly providing high-quality frontend talent that integrated seamlessly into our projects.

Their pre-vetted candidates, smooth onboarding process, and excellent support helped us build a strong, cost-effective team that drives our success.

Marco A.

Marco A.

Co-founder & CTO

Finno

Second Talent built our team of pre-vetted engineers who made our hiring decisions straightforward.

Once onboarded, our tech team saw a significant boost in productivity and development speed. Their excellent account management and responsive customer service also ensured smooth handling of all post-onboarding HR matters.

Jack N.

Jack N.

Director of IT (10,000+ employees)

Lane Crawford

Second Talent helped us rapidly scale by sourcing top-quality SDR talent from Indonesia.

Their pre-screened candidates fit perfectly, and their smooth onboarding and support built a strong, cost-effective team that helped to test and experiment sales with another market.

Leo W.

Leo W.

Co-founder (raised US$5m)

imbee

How EOR in Philippines works, step by step

1

Tell us who you want to employ

Share the role, salary, start date, and any benefits you want to offer. We confirm what Philippines law requires and send an all-in monthly quote.

2

We become the legal employer

Your team member is employed under our owned entity in Philippines, on a contract that meets local labor law and assigns IP to your company.

3

You direct the work, we handle the backend

Reporting lines, tools, working hours, and performance stay entirely with you. We are the legal employer, not the manager.

4

We run payroll, taxes, and compliance

Salary disbursement, tax withholding, social insurance, statutory bonuses, and leave are handled monthly under Philippines regulations.

Philippines at a glance

TL;DR

EOR in the Philippines: employ staff compliantly with no local entity. SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and the mandatory 13th month pay all administered for you.

Population

113M

Currency

PHP (Philippine Peso)

Employer contributions

~12% (SSS 9.5%, PhilHealth 1.75%, Pag-IBIG 2%).

Minimum wage

NCR (Metro Manila): PHP 645/day (~$11.50). Varies by region.

Employment Laws & Employer Obligations in Philippines

Working Hours

40 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Compressed work weeks allowed.

Overtime Pay

125% regular OT. 130% on rest days. 200% on special holidays. 260% on regular holidays.

Probation Period

6 months max. Employer must set reasonable standards communicated at start.

Leave Entitlements in Philippines

Leave Type
Entitlement
Annual Leave
5 days Service Incentive Leave (SIL) after 1 year. Most employers offer 15–20 days.
Sick Leave
No statutory sick leave. SSS sickness benefit kicks in after 4 days of hospitalization.
Maternity Leave
105 days paid (SSS fund). Solo parents get additional 15 days. Miscarriage: 60 days.
Paternity Leave
7 days paid for the first 4 deliveries of the legitimate spouse.
Public Holidays
18+ days (regular + special non-working). Includes Holy Week, Eid'l Fitr, Christmas.

Notice Period

30 days for authorized causes. Immediate for just causes (with due process).

Severance Pay

Redundancy/retrenchment: 1 month per year of service. Closure: 0.5 month per year.

Payroll & Tax in Philippines

Component
Details
Employer Contributions
~12% (SSS 9.5%, PhilHealth 1.75%, Pag-IBIG 2%).
Employee Contributions
~6% (SSS 4.5%, PhilHealth 1.75%, Pag-IBIG 1–2%).
Income Tax
Progressive 0%–35%. First PHP 250,000 annual income is tax-free.
Minimum Wage
NCR (Metro Manila): PHP 645/day (~$11.50). Varies by region.
13th Month / Bonus
Mandatory. Must be paid by December 24. Equal to 1/12 of total basic salary.

Second Talent handles all of this for you

Payroll, taxes, social contributions, leave tracking, contracts, and termination compliance in Philippines. You focus on building your product. We handle the rest.

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One workspace for EOR in Philippines

Contracts, statutory benefits, payslips, leave, and monthly USD invoicing for your Philippines team. Every step lives in a single workspace your team and ours share.

  • Philippines-specific employment contracts auto-generated and e-signed
  • Statutory benefits, social insurance, and tax filings handled monthly
  • Leave tracking, payslips, and HR documents in one place
  • One USD invoice per month — no FX juggling, no local admin
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Active employees · 4 countries

Team · 12 employees

On payroll
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Maria R. 🇵🇭

Finance Analyst · Manila

On payroll
TN

Thanh N. 🇻🇳

Operations Manager · Hanoi

On payroll
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Adi S. 🇮🇩

Customer Success · Jakarta

Onboarding

Countries

4

Next payroll

28th

Filings

Current

Pricing

Pricing built around your requirements

EOR pricing depends on the country, headcount, and benefits scope. Tell us who you're employing in Philippines and we'll send an all-in per-employee quote — no upfront fees, no hidden costs.

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EOR in Philippines FAQs

Everything HR and finance need to know.

What does an Employer of Record (EOR) do in Philippines?
An EOR is the legal employer of your team in Philippines. It issues the employment contract, runs payroll, withholds and files income tax, enrols employees in statutory benefit schemes, and carries the compliance liability — so you can employ there without setting up a local entity.
What roles can I employ in Philippines through an EOR?
Any role you would put on your own payroll — engineering, finance, marketing, sales, operations, customer support, HR, design, and management. EOR is a legal employment arrangement, not a role-specific service. The only exceptions are roles that Philippines law reserves for licensed or entity-employed staff.
How fast can employees be onboarded in Philippines?
Most employees can be onboarded within 5–10 business days, depending on documentation. Contracts, statutory registrations, and payroll setup run in parallel from day one.
Do I maintain control over the work?
Absolutely. You direct work responsibilities, reporting lines, performance management, and team culture. We handle the legal and administrative backend only.
How much does EOR in Philippines cost?
Our EOR fee is a transparent monthly amount per employee, charged on top of their salary and the statutory employer contributions listed above. There are no upfront fees, no setup fees, and no hidden costs.
Can I convert existing Philippines contractors to employees?
Yes. Long-term contractors who work fixed hours under your direction are a misclassification risk in Philippines. We move them onto compliant employment contracts with the statutory entitlements they are owed, under our local entity.
Who owns the IP my Philippines employees create?
You do. Every employment contract we issue includes IP assignment and confidentiality clauses drafted to be enforceable under Philippines law.
Can I offer localized benefits to my Philippines employees?
Yes. We administer local statutory benefits (health, leave, social insurance) plus any optional benefits you want to offer (private health, equipment stipends, learning budgets), all billed through the same monthly invoice.
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Employ in Philippines, fully compliant, no entity required.

$0 upfront costs, one monthly fee per employee

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