Hire in the Philippines - Fast, Compliant, No Entity Needed

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

  • Transparent pricing starting from €390/month.

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
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 Finland

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

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 Norway (what companies should know)

Norway has one of the most employee-protective labor environments in Europe. Foreign companies often underestimate the following:

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First hire in Norway without setting up a local entity

Replacing a non-compliant or informal setup

Scaling from 1 to multiple employees over time

Partner-led delivery where Fronted acts as the Norwegian EOR

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
About Hiring In Norway

Answers to common questions companies ask before
hiring employees in Norway through fronted
How quickly can you onboard an employee in Norway?
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We can onboard employees in Norway in as little as 2–4 weeks, ensuring full compliance with local employment laws.

How it works?

Scope the role and employment setup

Fronted employs the individual locally in the Philippines

Ongoing payroll, compliance, and reporting handled by us

One predictable monthly invoice

Talk to us about hiring in the Philippines

Looking for a Philippines EOR partner? Book a free 30-minute call and leave with a clear plan for hiring compliantly in the Philippines

Book a free consultation

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