Complete Philippines Payroll & Employer of Record (EOR) Solutions
Complete Philippines Payroll & Employer of Record (EOR) Solutions
Executive Overview: Philippines Workforce Expansion with Bestar
When companies scale their regional talent footprint into the Philippines, managing cross-border compliance, local payroll taxes, statutory contributions, and employment passes without setting up a local entity poses significant administrative and legal hurdles.
Bestar delivers end-to-end Employer of Record (EOR), HR administration, and payroll services for international clients expanding into the Philippines. Through our licensed partner (DMW and P3MI licensed), we recruit, employ, and support your team locally while you maintain full day-to-day operational management.
Key Milestone: Over 5,000+ talent placements completed since 2019 across corporate, technical, and operational functions.
Direct Quick-Answer Summary
What services does Bestar provide in the Philippines? Bestar delivers full Employer of Record (EOR), local recruitment, employment pass/work visa processing, payroll administration, and HR management without requiring clients to incorporate a local Philippine entity.
Who acts as the legal employer in the Philippines? Local employment contracts and recruitment compliance are handled through licensed employer partner, holding Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and P3MI authorizations.
How many workers have been placed? Bestar has successfully placed over 5,000+ workers since 2019.
Key Service Pillars
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| BESTAR PHILIPPINES COVERAGE |
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| Service Module | Core Deliverables |
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| 1. Employer of Record (EOR) & Legal Compliance | • Fully compliant contracts |
| | • DMW / P3MI licensed employer|
| | • No local entity required |
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| 2. End-to-End Payroll Processing | • Tax withholding (BIR) |
| | • SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG |
| | • 13th-month pay execution |
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| 3. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment | • Sourcing & candidate screening|
| | • Local contract onboarding |
| | • Role specification mapping |
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| 4. Visa & Employment Pass Processing | • Work permits & visa filings |
| | • Expatriate onboarding |
| | • Government liaison |
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In-Depth Coverage & Operational Workflow
1. Fully Licensed Employer of Record (EOR)
Setting up a foreign-owned branch or subsidiary in the Philippines involves regulatory oversight from the SEC, BIR, and local government units. Bestar eliminates this legal friction.
Legal Co-Employment Structure: Philore acts as the official employer of record under DMW and P3MI licensing, ensuring strict adherence to Philippine Labor Code standards.
Risk Mitigation: All employer liabilities, worker compensation insurance, statutory filings, and termination protocols are managed strictly within local legal boundaries.
2. Comprehensive Philippine Payroll Management
Philippine payroll requires meticulous tracking of bi-monthly cycles, mandatory statutory deductions, and annualized adjustments.
Statutory Contributions: Automated calculation and remittance for SSS (Social Security System), PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation), and Pag-IBIG (Home Development Mutual Fund).
Tax Compliance: Accurate withholding tax calculations remitted directly to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
13th-Month Pay & Benefits: Guaranteed compliance with mandatory 13th-month pay regulations, night differential calculations, holiday pay, and overtime rules.
3. Work Passes & Expatriate Mobility
For companies deploying expatriate managers or specialized technical experts to the Philippines:
Provision of necessary work permits, Special Work Permits (SWP), and Alien Employment Permits (AEP).
Management of 9(g) Commercial Visas in coordination with the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
Strategic Advantages of Partnering with Bestar
Complete Philippines Payroll & Employer of Record (EOR) Solutions
Proven Track Record: Proven infrastructure with over 5,000 successful placements executed since 2019.
Zero Incorporation Delay: Onboard talent immediately without waiting months for SEC registration or local bank account setups.
Single Point of Contact: Seamless integration across Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and regional hubs for enterprise payroll and HR reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can Bestar manage payroll for remote Filipino workers across different provinces?
Yes. Bestar process payroll, tax remittances, and bank disbursements for staff located anywhere in the Philippines, supporting both on-site and remote work setups.
How does the 13th-month pay calculation work in the Philippines?
Under Philippine law, mandatory 13th-month pay is prorated based on the basic salary earned by an employee within a calendar year and must be disbursed on or before December 24th. Bestar handles all accruals and calculations automatically.
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