Hire in Philippines
Mandatory Benefits
- ✓ SSS (Social Security System) — 9.5% employer contribution
- ✓ PhilHealth — 4% employer contribution (split equally)
- ✓ Pag-IBIG (HDMF housing fund) — PHP 100–200/month employer contribution
- ✓ 5 days service incentive leave (minimum)
- ✓ 13th-month pay (mandatory by law)
Hiring in the Philippines with Pynk
The Philippines is a premier destination for remote work and offshore operations, with a large English-speaking workforce, strong customer service culture, and fast-growing technology sector.
Why Companies Hire in the Philippines
- Very high English proficiency — one of the world’s largest English-speaking nations
- Large BPO industry provides deep experience in global business operations
- Strong and growing pool of software engineers and IT professionals
- Competitive cost base for comparable skill levels
Key Employment Considerations
Philippine labor law under the Labor Code provides strong employee protections. The 13th-month pay is mandatory and must be paid by December 24 each year. Regularisation rules mean employees working beyond six months may be entitled to regular employment status with full benefits.
Pynk manages all DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) compliance and ensures timely payment of all statutory benefits.
Hire in Philippines in 48 hours
Pynk becomes the legal employer. You manage the work. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all fully compliant.
View PricingPynk maintains owned legal entities in Philippines. Our in-country legal team ensures every contract, filing, and payment meets local requirements.
Cost Estimator
How much does it cost to hire in Philippines?
Enter an annual salary below to see a side-by-side comparison of the true employment cost in Philippines versus a flat Pynk EOR fee — including employer taxes, mandatory benefits, and multi-employee savings.
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3-way comparison: Pynk EOR · Own Entity · Own Entity + Transfer Pricing
Full-time employees · employer statutory costs apply · $499/mo Pynk fee
OECD range 7–12%
Immigration
Visa & Work Permit Guide
Work Visa Types
Alien Employment Permit (AEP)
Issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to foreign nationals seeking employment in the Philippines. Required before a work visa is granted.
9(g) Pre-arranged Employment Visa
Non-immigrant visa for foreign workers with a valid AEP and an employment contract with a Philippines-registered company.
Pynk Advantage
The DOLE AEP requires a 10-day publication period to confirm no qualified Filipino applicant is available. Pynk initiates this in parallel with contract preparation.
Quick Facts
- ✓ Alien Employment Permit from DOLE
- ✓ Employment contract with a Philippines-registered entity
- ✓ Proof no qualified Filipino is available for the role
- ✓ NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) clearance
- ✓ Medical certificate from accredited clinic
Ready to hire your first employee in Philippines?
Our Philippines experts are ready to onboard your new hire within 48 hours of contract signing. Zero entity setup. Zero legal risk.