Hire in the Philippines without setting up an entity.
Team Up Now is an Australian employer of record service that legally employs Filipino professionals on behalf of Australian businesses — handling payroll, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG contributions, and Philippine-law-compliant employment contracts, operated from our South Melbourne office.
Unlike global EOR platforms, Team Up Now operates its own Australian company and its own registered Philippine entity — meaning your Filipino staff are employed directly under our Philippine registration, not routed through a third-party intermediary or offshore platform network.
What your EOR covers
Every mandatory employment obligation under Philippine law is handled by Team Up Now, so your Australian business carries no Philippine employment risk.
Employment contracts
Philippine-law-compliant employment agreements covering role, hours, remuneration and termination conditions.
Payroll and tax withholding
Monthly payroll processing with correct BIR withholding tax calculations. Year-end tax filings handled.
Government contributions
Mandatory SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG employer and employee contributions calculated and remitted monthly.
Statutory benefits
13th month pay, service incentive leave, sick leave, HMO health cover and other entitlements managed and paid.
HR compliance
Labour Code compliance, disciplinary process guidance and termination procedure support if ever required.
Ongoing legal protection
All employment risk sits with Team Up Now's Philippine entity — not with your Australian business. Recent Fair Work Commission rulings make this especially important for Australian SMEs.
Recent Fair Work Commission rulings create real legal exposure for Australian businesses engaging offshore workers without an EOR structure. Read the compliance update →
Why not just set up a Philippine entity?
Some businesses do. For most, the overhead is not worth it — especially when you are starting with one or two offshore staff.
Setting up a Philippine entity takes 3–6 months
SEC registration, BIR registration, local government permits and bank account setup — before you can hire anyone.
Ongoing compliance is substantial
Monthly government filings, annual audited financial statements, corporate governance requirements. All for one or two staff members.
Labour law is specific and mandatory
The Labour Code of the Philippines governs minimum wage, leave, 13th month pay, separation pay and more. Non-compliance carries real legal risk.
EOR gives you all of the staff, none of the structure
Your person works the way you need them to. Team Up Now carries the legal employer obligations.
How Team Up Now's EOR works
- 1You tell us the role, hours and salary you want to offer.
- 2We recruit, vet and hire the right candidate through our Philippine entity.
- 3Your new team member starts work under your direction and inside your tools.
- 4We handle payroll, tax filings, benefits and ongoing HR compliance every month.
- 5You get one flat monthly invoice. No surprises.
EOR vs entity vs contractor — which is right for your business?
EOR (Team Up Now)
Set up a Philippine entity
Hire as a contractor
| EOR (Team Up Now) | Set up a Philippine entity | Hire as a contractor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to hire | 1–2 weeks | 3–6 months | Immediate |
| Setup cost | Nil | $15,000–$40,000 AUD | Nil |
| Legal employer | Team Up Now | Your Philippine company | Worker (self-employed) |
| Entity structure | Own Australian + Philippine entities | Your Philippine company | Not applicable |
| Statutory compliance | Fully managed | Your responsibility | Not applicable |
| Misclassification risk | None | None | High |
| Fair Work exposure | Eliminated | Eliminated | Exists |
| Suitable for | 1–50 staff | 50+ staff with long-term commitment | Short-term projects only |
Roles we place under our EOR
Any role that can be performed remotely can be hired through our employer of record structure.
Frequently asked questions
What is an employer of record in the Philippines?
An employer of record (EOR) in the Philippines is a company that legally employs workers on behalf of a foreign business. The EOR — not the foreign company — is the legal employer on record with Philippine government agencies including BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. Team Up Now acts as the EOR, meaning your Filipino staff are employed under our Philippine entity while working exclusively for your Australian business.
Do I need to set up a company in the Philippines to hire there?
No. Using an employer of record eliminates the need to register a Philippine entity. Setting up a local company takes 3–6 months and typically costs $15,000–$40,000 AUD in setup fees alone, plus ongoing accounting, legal, and compliance overhead. Team Up Now's EOR service lets you hire compliantly from day one — no entity, no setup costs.
What does an EOR in the Philippines cost?
Team Up Now's EOR service is priced as a flat monthly management fee per employee, added on top of the employee's salary and statutory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month). Use our EOR calculator for a full cost breakdown before speaking to anyone.
How is EOR different from a staffing agency?
A staffing agency finds you a candidate. An EOR legally employs them. With Team Up Now's EOR, your Filipino team member is a fully employed worker — not a freelancer or contractor — with all statutory entitlements, a Philippine-law employment contract, and full compliance with the Labour Code. This eliminates misclassification risk for your Australian business.
Is it legal to use an EOR to hire employees in the Philippines?
Yes. EOR is a recognised and fully legal employment structure in the Philippines. Team Up Now operates a registered Philippine entity and employs staff under the Labour Code of the Philippines. For Australian businesses, this structure also removes exposure under recent Fair Work Commission rulings relating to offshore worker arrangements.
How is Team Up Now different from global EOR platforms like Deel or Remote?
Global EOR platforms like Deel operate through networks of third-party local entities or acquired subsidiaries across multiple countries. Team Up Now operates its own Australian company and its own registered Philippine entity. Your Filipino staff are employed directly under our Philippine registration — there is no intermediary between you, your worker, and the legal employer. For Australian businesses, this also means you're dealing with an Australian-owned, Australian-managed business that understands your regulatory environment, your obligations under Australian law, and what a compliant arrangement actually looks like.
See what a Filipino hire will cost your business
Our EOR calculator gives you a real cost breakdown — salary, employer contributions and our management fee — before you speak to anyone.
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