Best EOR and Offshore Staffing Providers for Australian Businesses (2026)
Updated July 2026
Australian businesses hiring Filipino staff have three structural options: Employer of Record, BPO/managed operations, or independent contractor. Within EOR alone there are significant differences in entity ownership, fee structure, what the monthly rate includes, and what happens when something goes wrong. These comparisons work through those differences with published figures where available and “not published” where they aren't.
Category overviews
How to evaluate the market, not just individual providers.
Best EOR Philippines: Which Provider Is Right for Australian Businesses?
How to evaluate an EOR for the Philippines — entity ownership, what the monthly fee should include, and how to read a quote properly.
Best Offshore Staffing Agencies in Australia (2026)
The full provider landscape for Australian businesses — from national EOR-first operators to global platforms and direct-hire agencies.
Deel Alternatives for Australian Businesses Hiring in the Philippines
What Australian businesses typically look for when moving away from Deel: pricing transparency, in-country support, and Philippines-specific depth.
Head-to-head comparisons
Team Up Now against each major provider, feature by feature and cost by cost.
Team Up Now vs Deel
Own Philippine entity vs global entity network. AUD $300/month flat vs unpublished pricing. Dedicated Philippines support vs platform-led service.
Team Up Now vs Hunt St
$2,000 recruitment fee vs $5,000 placement fee. Own entity vs Deel-powered EOR. Lifetime replacement guarantee vs 6-month window. Year-one cost: $5,600 vs $9,788.
Team Up Now vs Remote
Australia-owned Philippines specialist vs US-headquartered global platform. Country depth vs country count — relevant when you only need one country.
Team Up Now vs Filta
Both Australian-founded, both Philippines-focused. Key differences in fee structure, service model, and what each includes in the monthly rate.
Team Up Now vs MicroSourcing
EOR-first model vs traditional BPO with managed operations and seat-lease options. Right for different team sizes and operational preferences.
Team Up Now vs Cloudstaff
Direct employment vs managed workspace model. How the service structures differ and what that means for cost, control, and team culture.
Team Up Now vs Hammerjack
Australian-owned EOR vs Australian-owned BPO. Independent employment vs embedded team model — different approaches to the same underlying need.
Model comparisons
Understanding the structural differences before choosing a provider.
EOR vs BPO vs Offshore Contractor: What's the Difference for Australian Businesses?
The three models explained — employment contracts, managed services, and independent arrangements — and when each one applies under Philippine Labour Code.
EOR vs Setting Up Your Own Philippine Entity
Six months and $15,000–$40,000 to set up a Philippine entity — or EOR from day one at $300/month. When each makes sense and the break-even point.
The four things every EOR quote should tell you
- Whose entity employs your team member — own entity or resold through a third party?
- What the monthly fee includes — HMO, recruitment, and replacement cover, or fee-only with extras billed separately?
- Whether there is a placement or setup fee — and whether it applies per hire.
- What the replacement guarantee covers — time limit, trigger conditions, and whether a second placement fee applies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best EOR for Australian businesses hiring in the Philippines?
The best EOR depends on what you need: own Philippine entity vs resold platform entity, Philippines-only depth vs global coverage, flat pricing vs variable rates, and what's included in the monthly fee. The comparisons on this page work through those differences provider by provider with published figures where available.
How do EOR fees compare between providers?
Team Up Now charges AUD $300 per employee per month flat, plus a one-time AUD $2,000 recruitment fee per hire. HMO and a lifetime replacement guarantee are included. Most global platforms do not publish a Philippine-specific rate. Hunt St charges AUD $399/month plus a $5,000 placement fee. Any comparison should start with inclusions, not headline rate — two fees are only comparable if you know what each one covers.
What is the difference between an EOR and a BPO for hiring Filipino staff?
An EOR employs your team member on individual employment contracts under a registered Philippine entity. A BPO places staff in a managed facility under a seat-based arrangement — the BPO is the employer and you direct the work within their operational model. An EOR gives you more control; a BPO gives you more infrastructure.
Do I need a Philippine entity to hire staff there legally?
No. An Employer of Record employs your team member under its own registered Philippine entity. You avoid the 3–6 month setup process and $15,000–$40,000 in entity establishment costs, and your Australian business has no Philippine corporate registration obligations.
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