Top 10 EOR Providers for Hiring in the Philippines (2026)
The Philippines is the most popular APAC EOR market and the one where partner-vs-owned shows up clearest. SEC registration, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG handling, and 13th-month pay are basic. The real test is whether the provider knows DOLE Department Order 174-17 on labour-only contracting. Every SEC entity verified. Top three are Philippines-native; the rest are global names with a real PH legal vehicle.
How I scored this list
Five things weighted unequally — entity verification is the primary axis.
Confirmed Philippine SEC-registered entity, 40%
A Philippine corporation name-confirmed on the SEC corporate registry (companieshouse.ph, SEC eSPARC, or the Philippine Business Databank) with active status, or a verifiable physical Philippine office. Entity-name-confirmed scores highest; a direct-entity claim without an independently surfaced SEC name is downweighted.
Philippine statutory compliance depth, 20%
Demonstrated handling of BIR withholding tax on compensation, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Fund contributions, 13th month pay (payable by December 24), Service Incentive Leave, holiday and night-shift differential pay, and DOLE Department Order 174-17 compliance. AEP and 9G visa processing for foreign hires.
Philippine tenure and on-ground presence, 20%
Years operating in the Philippines, physical office presence in Metro Manila, Cebu, Clark, or Davao, in-country Filipino HR team, and clients on the Philippine entity. The Philippines BPO market rewards genuine on-ground operating history.
Customer evidence and platform capability, 10%
Named Philippine clients, independent reviews on G2, Clutch, and Philippine directories, plus platform features such as PHP payroll, mobile app, and SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG portal integration.
Pricing transparency, 10%
Published Philippines-specific or transparent global pricing on the marketing page. Transparent pricing scored higher than custom quotes.
The three I'd flag before you scroll.
Spotlight #1
KMC Solutions. The strongest verified Philippine local player in this audit. KMC Solutions Inc. is a Philippine corporation headquartered in Taguig, founded 2009 with a single serviced office in Makati, now 6,000+ employees across 30 office sites (30 LEED/WELL-certified facilities) and a certified B Corporation. KMC is the Philippines' largest coworking and flexible-workspace provider with EOR offshore services in the Philippines and Colombia. Acts as the locally registered legal employer while handling recruitment, HR, payroll, compliance, offices, and housing. Named clients include Zoom, Okta, Airbnb, Asana, and eBay. 16 years of continuous Philippine operating history.
Spotlight #2
Deel. The clearest entity-confirmed global EOR for the Philippines. The Philippine entity is DEEL PHILIPPINES EOR SERVICES, INC., a SEC-registered corporation established 1 September 2021, principal office at 2F 8862 Sampaloc St., San Antonio Village, Makati City 1203, a subsidiary of Deel, Inc. (San Francisco, founded 2017). 150+ countries of EOR coverage. Largest global EOR by funding. Widest payment rail set in the category. Best fit for companies that want a confirmed local Philippine employing entity backed by a global platform.
Spotlight #3
LennorHive. A proudly Filipino EOR — the standout local-specialist option. Founded 2019 by CEO King Santos, LennorHive is a brand of the Lennor Group, a Manila-headquartered Filipino workforce-solutions company that also runs Lennor Metier (recruitment and executive search). LennorHive acts as the legal Employer of Record in the Philippines, handling contracts, payroll, tax remittances, and compliance with DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. Filipino-owned and Filipino-run, with the local labour-market depth that comes from operating recruitment and EOR under one roof.
KMC Solutions
KMC Solutions. Philippines-rooted EOR with 7,000+ employees, 500+ clients including Zoom, Airbnb, Okta, Asana, eBay, Uber. B Corporation, ISO-certified payroll, 36 Philippines offices, 86% retention, 4.5/5 Glassdoor. Best for US tech buyers building Philippines CS or engineering hubs at scale.
Deel
Deel. Philippines SEC entity verified, 150+ countries, 35,000+ customers, broadest contractor and payment infrastructure, Legalpad-acquired immigration. Best for buyers wanting the Philippines alongside a global EOR programme on the broadest platform.
Globalization Partners
Globalization Partners. Philippines SEC entity verified, 180+ owned entities, EOR category creator, SOC 1 + SOC 2 Type II + ISO. Best for enterprise buyers entering the Philippines as part of a multi-country owned-entity programme.
LennorHive
LennorHive. Philippines-native EOR with strong CS-hub delivery model and named multinational clients. Best for retail and e-commerce buyers building Philippines CS hubs where Filipino-rooted operator over a global generalist matters.
RecruitGo
RecruitGo. Dubai-headquartered EOR specialising in Southeast Asia with the Remote Hub physical-office infrastructure model for Philippines deployments. G2 4.9/5 from credible partners. Best for buyers wanting physical-office infrastructure alongside the EOR in the Philippines.
BIPO
BIPO. Singapore HQ with Philippines coverage, Workday Global Payroll Connect (GPC) Certified — Workday's top tier. 170+ countries, proprietary HRMS. Best for Workday-anchored buyers whose Philippines payroll must sync to Workday at the certified standard.
Atlas
Atlas HXM. Philippines SEC entity, 100% direct-entity 160+ countries, 2025 GPA EOR Organization of the Year. Best for enterprise buyers wanting Philippines via sole-source delivery rather than partner handoff.
Remote
Remote. Philippines SEC entity, 100% owned-entity in core markets, #1 G2 EOR compliance, $0 setup and termination. Best for compliance-first buyers where Philippines is part of a wider global EOR programme.
AYP Group
AYP Group. Singapore HQ since 2009, 17 years APAC-only, 14+ owned APAC entities including the Philippines, $488/month flat. Best for ASEAN-anchored buyers pairing the Philippines with the rest of APAC at transparent flat pricing.
Multiplier
Multiplier. Philippines coverage with APAC-native parent, 150+ countries, 100+ currencies, $400/month flat, ESOP and equity admin included. Best for mid-market buyers wanting Philippines hiring at flat pricing as part of a wider APAC programme.
How to verify a Philippines EOR before signing.
Six tests to verify a Philippines EOR provider before signing.
Step 1
Ask for the exact name and SEC registration number of the Philippine corporation that will employ your staff, then verify it on the SEC corporate registry — companieshouse.ph, the SEC eSPARC system, or the Philippine Business Databank at databank.business.gov.ph. The entity should appear as a stock corporation (Inc. or Corporation) or One Person Corporation (OPC) with active status. A mismatch between the entity registered with the SEC and the entity invoicing you is a non-starter.
Step 2
Confirm the entity holds a BIR Certificate of Registration (BIR Form 2303) with a TIN, plus registration as an employer with SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Fund (HDMF). All three social-contribution registrations are required for legal employment, and the EOR should provide the employer registration numbers.
Step 3
Request a redacted sample Philippine employment contract under the Labor Code (Presidential Decree 442) and a redacted payslip showing BIR withholding tax on compensation, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG employee and employer contributions, and the accrual of 13th month pay. Confirm the treatment of probationary versus regular employment — regularisation is generally required after six months.
Step 4
Confirm DOLE Department Order 174-17 compliance in writing. DO 174 regulates contracting and subcontracting and prohibits labor-only contracting. A compliant EOR must be a genuine employer with substantial capital and its own control over the employee's statutory obligations — ask how the provider satisfies the DO 174 substantial-capital and right-of-control tests.
Step 5
For foreign hires, confirm AEP (Alien Employment Permit) processing with DOLE, plus 9G work visa and ACR I-Card processing with the Bureau of Immigration. Confirm who files the monthly BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG remittances and ask for the last filing receipts as proof of operational delivery.
Step 6
Get the all-in cost in writing for one Philippine employee including the per-employee fee, FX margin on PHP disbursement, the employer-share SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions, the 13th month pay accrual, and any separation-pay reserves. Ask for two reference customers with Philippine headcount of similar size to yours and contact them directly about onboarding speed, payroll accuracy, and DOLE inspection experience.
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How to Choose the Right EOR Provider
When evaluating EOR providers, consider these critical factors: compliance track record (zero violations is non-negotiable), transparent pricing (watch for setup fees, termination costs, and currency conversion markups), country coverage in your target markets, customer support quality (24/7 availability and response times matter), and platform usability for both HR teams and employees.
Also assess local expertise (do they have in-country specialists?), benefits administration capabilities, payroll accuracy (late payments damage employee relationships), contract flexibility (minimum commitments and exit terms), and technology integrations with your existing HR tech stack.
Don't overlook scalability (can they grow with you from 5 to 500+ employees?), data security (GDPR compliance and SOC 2 certification), and customer reviews from companies similar to yours. The cheapest option often becomes expensive when compliance issues arise or service quality suffers.
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