Employment & Compliance
Employer of record providers in the Philippines for international companies: 2026 comparison
In short
For international companies hiring in the Philippines without a local entity, an employer of record (EOR) employs your hire on your behalf. Published starting fees run from about USD 79 to 699 per person per month, depending on the provider and what is included. Compare what the fee includes, not just the headline price.
At a glance
| Provider | Coverage | Starting price (per employee / month) | Philippine entity | Help finding the hire | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global platform | From USD 459 (annual) / 499 (monthly) | Yes, states its own | Not stated | Startups to enterprise | |
PRPlayroll | Global platform | From USD 399 | Not stated | Not stated | Startups to enterprise |
| Global platform, 95+ countries | From USD 79 (varies by country) | Not stated for the Philippines | Not stated | Small teams on a tight budget | |
DDeel | Global platform | From USD 599 | Yes, states its own | Deel Talent (separate product) | Startups to enterprise, high volume |
| Global platform | From USD 599 (annual) | Yes, states its own | Sourcing tools (separate product) | SMEs to enterprise | |
| Global platform | From USD 699 (annual discounts available) | Not stated | Through talent partners | SMEs to mid-market | |
| Global platform | From USD 599 (limited-time USD 499) | Yes, states its own | Not stated | Mid-market, enterprise | |
RiRippling | Global HR and payroll platform | Quote only | Yes, states its own | Applicant tracking software | Existing Rippling users |
GPG-P | Global platform | From USD 599 | Not stated | Not stated | SMEs to enterprise |
| Global, 160+ countries. Payroll, EOR, contractors | Not verified | Partners with EOR companies | Not stated | Enterprise | |
| Philippines, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico. Teams, EOR and offices | From USD 349 (EOR; recruitment priced per role) | Acts as legal employer | Full recruitment service | Growing teams wanting recruitment plus office space | |
| APAC | Fixed fee, never a % of salary (quote) | Employs through a panel of EOR partners, matched to each client | Built in: search and employment as one service | International SMEs, startups and scale-ups building in APAC |
How to choose
- Compare like for like: ask what the monthly fee includes, and what is billed separately (deposit, setup, currency conversion, offboarding).
- Check the commitment: some rates need an annual contract, others are month to month, and some ask for a refundable deposit.
- Check the support: who helps you, and who helps your employee with pay, leave and health cover questions? A named contact, a support desk, or self-serve only?
- Need someone found as well? Check whether the provider’s hiring help is a self-serve tool or a recruiter who runs the search for you.
On top of any EOR fee sit the employer’s statutory costs. See employer statutory costs in the Philippines and 13th-month pay.
Related FAQs
- Do I need a local entity in the Philippines?
- Who employs the person, me or you?
- How are you different from a global hiring platform?
- Who handles payroll, taxes, and benefits, and what do they get?
- Do you charge a percentage of salary?
Providers may change prices, terms and conditions, so always confirm directly.
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