Employer of Record (EOR) Services in the Philippines
Hire full-time Filipino talent — without setting up a company.
With Smartual Philippines as your Employer of Record, you can legally employ workers in the Philippines while we handle all compliance, payroll, and HR responsibilities on your behalf.
What Is an Employer of Record?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a local company that officially employs staff on your behalf. While your business oversees the employee’s day-to-day work, we take on the legal responsibility of being the employer in the Philippines — ensuring compliance with local labor laws, payroll regulations, and government reporting.
This model is ideal for foreign companies, remote-first teams, and startups that want to hire full-time Filipino employees without going through the complex and costly process of setting up a legal entity in the country.
Why Use an EOR in the Philippines?
Hiring in the Philippines means navigating a wide array of labor and tax rules:
- Mandatory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
- BIR withholding taxes and payslip compliance
- DOLE requirements on employment contracts, holidays, leaves, and terminations
- Risk of misclassification if hiring through contracts alone
By partnering with an EOR like Smartual Philippines, you get all the advantages of hiring top Filipino talent — minus the legal risk and administrative burden.
What Smartual’s EOR Services Cover
We provide a turnkey employment solution so your company can onboard, manage, and pay workers in the Philippines with confidence and compliance.
1. Legal Employment and Contracts
- Employee is formally hired by Smartual under a Philippine-compliant employment contract
- Contract terms (salary, duties, benefits, leave credits, schedule) follow your business needs and direction
- We act as the legal employer of record, while you remain the operational manager of the employee
2. Payroll and Government Remittances
- Full payroll processing every cutoff
- Computation of statutory contributions: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR
- Payslip generation and e-delivery
- Filing of tax returns and annual BIR Form 2316 for the employee
3. Benefits Administration
- Setup and administration of government-mandated benefits
- Optional add-on benefits such as HMO, paid time off policies, and internet/work allowances
- End-to-end handling of onboarding, benefits enrollment, and offboarding
5. HR Support and Compliance
- Labor law guidance and compliance monitoring
- Support on timekeeping, leave tracking, and policy rollouts
- Documentation for probationary reviews, salary increases, or terminations
- Final pay and separation process management when needed
Who Should Use Our EOR Services?
Smartual Philippines offers EOR services for a wide range of use cases:
- Foreign companies expanding to the Philippines without incorporating locally
- Global startups hiring their first Filipino employee
- BPOs and remote teams needing full-time staff under local compliance
- Businesses scaling fast, but not yet ready to set up a full legal entity
- Companies using Filipino talent for back-office, marketing, sales, or tech roles
Whether you need one employee or an entire offshore team, our EOR service scales with your needs.
Benefits of Smartual Philippines as Your EOR Partner
✔️ Legally Compliant Hiring Without an Entity
You don’t need to register with the SEC or BIR. We handle all employer obligations under our local structure, allowing you to hire immediately and risk-free.
✔️ Compliance with Philippine Labor Laws
We ensure all employment arrangements, from contracts to final pay, follow Philippine labor regulations — protecting both you and the employee.
✔️ Seamless Onboarding
From interviews to job offers to Day 1 onboarding, we support you at every step. We also handle employee registration with government agencies.
✔️ Transparent Costs
We charge a simple monthly fee per employee — no surprise fees or backend charges.
✔️ One-Stop Solution
Beyond EOR, we offer bookkeeping, tax compliance, HR advisory, and company formation if you decide to expand your presence later.
What Makes Our EOR Different?
At Smartual Philippines, our EOR solution is built by a team of lawyers, CPAs, and HR experts who understand Philippine employment inside out. We don’t just “run payroll” — we ensure every aspect of the employer-employee relationship is handled properly, documented correctly, and reported accurately.
Whether you’re hiring your first remote Filipino assistant or building an entire offshore operations team, we give you the peace of mind that your workforce is supported by professionals who care about compliance and employee experience.
Start Hiring in the Philippines — the Smartual Way
If you’re ready to tap into the Philippines’ rich talent pool, but not yet ready to incorporate locally, our Employer of Record service is your fastest and most compliant path forward.