Employment overview in Philippines
Hiring in Philippines requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, 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.
Key employment laws in Philippines
- Working hours40 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 6 months
- Notice period30 days
- Paid annual leave5 days minimum
- Public holidays18
- Minimum wagePHP 610/day (NCR)
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Philippines
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. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Philippines
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.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Philippines?
- 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.
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