Employer of Record (EOR) Services in the Philippines: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tele HR Solutions is a DOLE-licensed Employer of Record (EOR) in the Philippines, authorized to provide labor contracting services under D.O. 174. We help global employers manage skilled expat and local workers in the Philippines with our EOR/PEO services, 9G Visa assistance, and other HR solutions tailored to streamline global workforce management.

1. Why should I hire Filipino talent?

By hiring Filipino talent, you can expand your global workforce with highly skilled, English-proficient professionals known for their strong work ethic. You can leverage their expertise in IT, tech support, software development, virtual assistance, digital marketing, medical transcription, and more.

2. How can I hire and manage Filipino talent?

You can post jobs on freelance platforms or job boards, or collaborate with recruitment agencies to conduct interviews and skills tests. For workforce management, you can establish a local entity, engage workers as independent contractors, or partner with an Employer of Record (EOR).

3. What are the labor law requirements in the Philippines?

Employers in the Philippines must follow the Labor Code and ensure proper wages, hours, and termination practices, while also registering employees and remitting taxes and contributions to BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.

4. What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party service provider that takes on all employer-related legal and HR administrative responsibilities of employing staff on behalf of a client company.

5. How does partnering with an EOR differ from setting up a local entity?

With an EOR partner, you can bypass the costly and time-consuming process of navigating company registration complexities to manage your workforce. However, if you really plan to set up a legal entity, such as a branch office, then an EOR can also temporarily manage HR tasks for your pioneering team.

6. How does partnering with an EOR differ from engaging independent contractors?

While directly hiring independent contractors can be advantageous in some cases, you should be aware of the risks involved, such as misclassification and legal penalties, limited control over their work processes, low engagement, and complex tax filing.

7. Now, what are the functions and responsibilities of an EOR partner?

Your EOR partner acts as the legal employer in the host country for your remote workers, handling functions such as employee onboarding, payroll processing, government compliance (labor, tax, and statutory), employee support, and offboarding.

8. And what are the benefits?

Partnering with an EOR offers you many benefits, such as hiring global workers without the need to set up local entities, faster talent onboarding, legal, tax, and labor compliance, zero misclassification risks, scalable workforce solutions, and the ability to attract and retain top talent.

9. Is EOR the same as PEO?

Both EORs and PEOs are global workforce management solutions. While EORs normally assume full legal responsibility for employment, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) provide co-employment, where both the client company and the PEO share employer responsibilities.

10. Who typically needs an EOR?

If you’re expanding your workforce in the Philippines or exploring new markets, an EOR lets you hire and manage full-time employees without setting up a local entity. Equally, it can also serve as a temporary solution during entity setup, mergers, or acquisitions by handling compliance, payroll, and employee administration.

11. Can I also hire expat workers under the EOR model?

Yes, you can hire a foreign or expat worker based in the Philippines, but he or she must be a holder of a valid 9G work visa and an Alien Employment Permit (AEP).

12. Do you provide 9G visa and work permit application assistance?

Yes, our immigration and labor specialists at Tele HR Solutions can assist with consultations, document preparation, filing, and other services for your expat employee’s 9G visa and work permit application.

13. How much do your EOR services cost?

Our EOR service pricing typically follows a percentage-based model applied to the employee’s gross salary. We’re happy to provide a customized quote tailored to your specific needs.

14. Aside from EOR and 9G Visa assistance, do you offer other HR services?

Yes, we offer additional HR services, including managing independent contractors, consulting on statutory benefits, and handling employment contracts and other HR documents. Our Sales Team can provide details on our complete service packages.

15. I am interested in your EOR services. How can I get in touch with you?

We are located at 604 The Infinity Tower, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City 1634, Philippines.

You can reach us at (02) 8478-5826 (landline), 0917 892 2337 (mobile), or email us at info@telehrsolutions.com. Our team is ready to assist you with all your global workforce management needs!!

16. How do you conduct business consultations?

We offer flexible consultation options—choose between onsite or virtual sessions with our business consultants and specialists. Take advantage of our limited-time offer: a free 30-minute consultation!