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. We work with Deel to provide Employer of Record services for New Zealand businesses hiring in the Philippines. Deel handles local contracts, payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits, so you can onboard confidently and scale your offshore team 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, Deel acts as the Employer of Record and 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, Deel issues the local employment contract and completes onboarding so they can start.

04

Ongoing admin

Deel runs local payroll, manages statutory contributions, and supports employment changes so you can stay focused on delivery.

Employer of Record platform

Employ in the Philippines without a local entity

Deel is the Employer of Record platform we recommend for NZ companies hiring in the Philippines. It covers local employment contracts, payroll, statutory contributions, and ongoing employment administration so you can hire compliantly and keep operations simple.

  • • Issue Philippines-compliant employment contracts and onboard fast.
  • • Run local payroll with payslips and statutory contributions handled.
  • • Manage allowances, changes, and offboarding with local support.

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Let Deel handle the payroll and taxes so you can focus on growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we still choose who is hired?
Yes. You approve the candidate and the EOR hires them locally in the Philippines, handling the employment administration.
Who manages the employee day to day?
You do. They work with your team, follow your processes, and report to your managers.
What does the monthly fee typically cover?
Employment contracts, onboarding, payroll, payslips, statutory contributions, and local compliance support.
What do we control?
You control the role, responsibilities, performance management, schedule, and compensation decisions such as pay reviews and bonuses.
What currency do we pay in?
You pay a single invoice in your preferred currency. The employee is paid in Philippine pesos through local payroll.
Can we add allowances or perks?
Yes. Common options include internet, equipment, health cover, and training. These are usually processed as reimbursements or regular payments.
How fast can someone start?
Once the candidate is confirmed, onboarding can be completed quickly because you do not need to set up a local entity.
What happens if we need to end employment?
The EOR guides the process and ensures required steps, documentation, and final pay align with Philippine requirements.

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.