Hire employees in Philippines with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Philippines requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Philippines without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is PHP and the standard payroll cycle is bi-monthly. The official working language is English / Filipino, and contracts must comply with Philippines employment law.

• Working hours
  40 hrs/week
• Probation period
  Up to 6 months
• Notice period
  30 days
• Paid annual leave
  5 days minimum
• Public holidays
  18
• Minimum wage
  PHP 610/day (NCR)

Payroll in Philippines runs bi-monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~12% on top of gross. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~12% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

• Hire in Philippines in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
• Stay 100% compliant with Philippines employment, tax, and labour law.
• Pay employees in PHP on time, every cycle.
• Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
• Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.