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Employer of Record Services in the Philippines for Global Hiring

Hire and employ talent in the Philippines without setting up a local entity.Fronted helps companies employ people compliantly in the Philippines — with clear contracts, reliable payroll, and local employment expertise.

Compliant local employment
Clear contracts and predictable payroll
One partner for hiring and employment

Talk to us about hiring in the Philippines

Who this page is for

Companies hiring in the Philippines

Companies building global delivery, support, or operations teams
Scale-ups hiring their first team members in the Philippines
Businesses moving from freelance or BPO models to direct employment
Leaders seeking stability, retention, and clarity

International EORs & partners

Global providers needing a reliable Philippines partner
Staffing or HR platforms without local employment capability
Partners seeking compliant, professional EOR delivery

What you need to know about hiring in the Philippines

Currency

Philippine Peso (PHP)

Payroll frequency

Monthly or bi-monthly are both common

Working hours

Standard working time is 8 hours per day, 6 days per week

Overtime is regulated and compensated at a premium

Employer taxes & contributions

Employers contribute to social security, health insurance, and housing funds

Contributions are calculated based on salary brackets

Leave & holidays

Public holidays are observed nationally and regionally

Service Incentive Leave applies after one year of service

13th-month salary

A 13th-month salary is mandatory. Typically equivalent to 1/12 of annual base pay

Probation period

Probation commonly lasts up to six months

The real challenge with hiring in the Philippines

The Philippines is often seen as “easy” to hire in.That assumption creates problems. 
Companies frequently struggle with:

misclassified contractors
unclear employment terms
inconsistent payroll and benefits
high attrition caused by poor setup

Compliance is essential — but employment quality is what determines success

How Fronted supports hiring in the Philippines

Fronted operates as a Global Talent Operating System, combining recruitment and employment into one coordinated setup.

In the Philippines:

Fronted is the legal employer on record (EOR)
You manage day-to-day work and performance
Employment is structured according to local law and norms

Our system includes:

Proper employment scoping
Local employment contracts
Payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits
Ongoing employment and HR support

Hiring & employment in the Philippines (what companies should know)

Employment in the Philippines is regulated and highly structured.

Employment contracts

Permanent employment is standard
Probation periods are regulated
Termination must follow legal procedures

Payroll & taxation

Semi-monthly or monthly payroll is common
Statutory deductions are mandatory
Timely and accurate payments are critical

Benefits & protections

Mandatory government benefits apply
Health, social security, and housing funds are required
Benefits strongly influence retention

Employee protection

Labor law strongly favors employee protection
Improper termination carries legal risk
Documentation and process matter

Why hire globally, with Fronted?

Access top-tier talent

Go beyond borders to hire the best

Faster
time-to-hire

Global talents move quicker

No admin

Legal setup, payroll, and compliance; all seamlessly taken care of.

Cost-efficient

Scale your team at a sustainable cost

How does it work?

Describe your perfect candidate

Tell us what success looks like. The more specific the better.
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We’ll present 3-5 strong profiles

We source, test and interview candidates, then present a short-list to you
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Choose your ideal candidate

Interview and select your favorite. We’ll handle contracts and onboarding so you can get started fast

Ongoing support

From payroll to compliance and ad-hoc assistance, we got your back.

Alright, let’s do this

Gabby

Head of content

Philippines

Fronted has literally changed my life by reaching out to me for a vacancy with what is currently my dream company and position! In the world of remote work, we are always at risk of being paid late, but Fronted makes sure we are paid on time.

Not only are they reliable, but super helpful and professional. Will forever be indebted to Fronted and their endless support

Gabby

Head of content

Philippines