Hire in the Philippines without a local company

Employer of Record services let NZ companies employ staff in the Philippines, run local payroll, and stay compliant, while you manage the day to day work. VentureX helps you plan the hire and build your offshore team, while an established Employer of Record partner handles local contracts, payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits, so you can onboard confidently and scale faster.

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Why NZ companies use an Employer of Record

Philippine compliance without a local entity

An Employer of Record lets NZ companies hire in the Philippines faster, with local contracts, payroll, and statutory obligations handled for you. You manage the day to day work while employment and compliance are managed locally.

Hire faster without an entity

Skip entity setup and ongoing local administration. Onboard Philippine employees quickly once the candidate is confirmed.

Predictable monthly costs

Pay a flat monthly EOR fee per employee. Salary and approved allowances are passed through with clear invoicing and FX visibility.

Local compliance handled

Payroll runs locally with the right contributions and reporting, so requirements and employee entitlements are all taken care of.

What an Employer of Record handles

Employment admin handled from onboarding to offboarding

An Employer of Record manages the full employment lifecycle in the Philippines so your NZ team can focus on performance, output, and growth.

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Contracts and onboarding

Locally compliant employment agreements, confidentiality terms, and onboarding documentation are prepared and issued. Employees are activated once approvals are complete.

Payroll and payslips

Monthly payroll is processed locally, salaries are paid in Philippine pesos, and employees receive compliant payslips each pay cycle.

Statutory contributions and benefits

Government contributions, mandatory benefits, leave accruals, and 13th month pay are calculated, filed, and paid on time.

Ongoing HR and offboarding support

Support is provided for employment changes, documentation, and compliant termination processes when needed.

How it works

What to expect

We help you define the role and hire the right candidate. Once you are ready to employ, an Employer of Record handles contracts, payroll, and local compliance.

01

Define the role

We align on responsibilities, seniority, salary range, working hours, and any policies you want reflected for your Philippines team.

02

Source candidates

We search, screen, and present shortlisted candidates who match your requirements, culture, and working style.

03

Onboarding

After you choose your candidate, the Employer of Record issues the local employment contract and completes onboarding so they can start.

04

Ongoing admin

The Employer of Record runs local payroll, manages statutory contributions, and supports employment changes so you can stay focused on delivery.

Why it works

The benefits of building your team through an EOR

An Employer of Record gives Kiwi businesses a compliant way to access skilled Philippine talent without the cost, delay, and risk of standing up a local entity. You get the people you need on the ground quickly, while the employment and compliance heavy lifting sits with your Employer of Record partner.

  • • No local entity, setup costs, or ongoing administrative burden.
  • • Access experienced Philippine talent at a competitive cost.
  • • Statutory compliance handled locally, so your risk exposure stays low.
  • • One predictable monthly fee and a single, clear invoice.

Ready to build your Philippines team?

Tell us about the roles you want to fill and we will walk you through timelines, costs, and how Employer of Record works for your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we still choose who is hired?
Yes. You stay in control of hiring decisions from start to finish. We help you define the role, then source and shortlist candidates, but you interview and approve the person you want. Once you confirm your choice, the Employer of Record formally employs them in the Philippines and takes care of the local employment administration, so the person joining your team is always someone you have selected.
Who manages the employee day to day?
You do. Although the Employer of Record is the legal employer on paper, your new team member works directly with you. They follow your processes, use your tools, join your meetings, and report to your managers just like any other member of staff. The Employer of Record handles the employment paperwork in the background, while the working relationship, priorities, and direction stay entirely with your business.
What does the monthly fee typically cover?
The monthly fee covers the full employment and compliance layer of hiring in the Philippines. That usually includes locally compliant employment contracts, onboarding, monthly payroll processing, payslips, statutory government contributions, mandatory benefits such as 13th month pay, and ongoing local HR and compliance support. Your employee's salary and any approved allowances are passed through on top of the fee, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
What do we control?
You keep control of everything that shapes the role and the working relationship. That includes the responsibilities, day to day priorities, working hours, performance management, and all compensation decisions such as starting salary, pay reviews, and bonuses. The Employer of Record makes sure those decisions are implemented in a way that is compliant with Philippine employment law, but the commercial and management calls remain yours.
Do we get a dedicated account manager?
Yes. You get a dedicated account manager as your single point of contact, so you always know exactly who to talk to. They help with onboarding, answer your day to day questions, and support any changes you need as your team grows. Rather than logging tickets or waiting in a queue, you deal directly with someone who understands your business and is invested in making your offshore team a success.
Can we add allowances or perks?
Yes. Many NZ employers add allowances and benefits to stay competitive and support their offshore team. Common options include internet and equipment allowances, health cover, and training or professional development budgets. These are usually processed either as reimbursements or as regular payments through payroll, and the Employer of Record makes sure they are handled correctly for tax and compliance purposes.
How fast can someone start?
Onboarding is usually quick once your chosen candidate has accepted. Because you are not setting up a local entity, there is no lengthy registration or incorporation process to wait on. Timelines can vary depending on notice periods, document checks, and background verification, but in most cases a new hire can be contracted and onboarded within a matter of days once everything is confirmed.
What happens if we need to end employment?
If a role ends or does not work out, the Employer of Record guides you through a compliant offboarding process. Philippine employment law sets out specific requirements around notice, documentation, and final pay, and the Employer of Record makes sure each of these steps is followed correctly. This protects your business from compliance risk and ensures the departing employee is treated fairly and in line with local rules.

NEXT STEPS

Talk through your Philippines hiring plans

Book a consultation to discuss the roles you want to hire, your timeline, and whether Employer of Record is the right approach for your team.

Practical guidance first

Get clear on hiring timelines, salary expectations, and how EOR works before you commit to anything.

Plan your rollout with confidence

We will help you map the first hire and what scaling a Philippines team could look like for your business.