Smart Outsourcing Solution charges a flat EOR management fee of US$190 per employee per month.
Salary, employer statutory contributions, 13th-month pay, benefits, allowances, equipment and other employee-specific costs are separate where applicable.
The standard Smart Outsourcing Solution EOR management fee is US$190 per employee per month. This is the standard fee, not a starting price or price range.
The management fee is separate from salary, employer statutory contributions, 13th-month pay, benefits, allowances, equipment and other employee-specific costs.
This fee applies to the standard EOR management service. It covers the provider’s employment administration and related support.
Recruitment is not assumed to be included in the standard EOR management fee. If recruitment support is requested, the scope and pricing should be confirmed separately.
The standard EOR management service includes support for:
The total monthly cost of employing someone through an EOR is not limited to the provider management fee.
The final amount depends on the employee’s salary, benefits, statutory requirements and other approved costs.
A company employing one Filipino professional would calculate the monthly cost using the employee’s agreed salary and applicable employee-specific costs, then add the US$190 monthly EOR management fee.
The example is illustrative only. Statutory contributions, benefits, allowances and other employee-specific costs should be confirmed using current information and the employee’s actual compensation package.
Do not publish an assumed statutory percentage unless it has a current source, calculation method and review date.
Under the standard EOR pricing structure, there is no onboarding fee, exit or termination fee, FX markup or separate provider charge.
Employee-specific costs and approved third-party costs remain separate.
The total cost may vary based on:
Existing employees can generally be onboarded in as little as five business days once the applicable agreement, employee information, required documentation and funding are complete.
The five-day commitment covers employment setup, payroll, HRIS enrolment and applicable statutory registrations.
Recruitment and candidate selection may require a separate timeline.
EOR pricing varies by provider, market coverage, technology, service scope, employee location and contract terms. Compare the full fee structure rather than comparing the headline management fee alone.
| Comparison point | Smart Outsourcing Solution | Other EOR providers |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines EOR management fee | US$190 per employee per month | Depends on provider and scope |
| Salary | Separate | Usually separate |
| Employer statutory costs | Separate | Usually separate |
| Benefits and allowances | Separate where applicable | Depends on the package |
| Onboarding fee | None under the standard structure | Depends on provider |
| Exit or termination fee | None under the standard structure | Depends on provider |
| FX markup | None under the standard structure | Depends on provider |
| Recruitment | Confirmed separately | Depends on provider |
| Local employment administration | Included within the EOR service scope | Depends on provider |
A company already has a Filipino employee and wants to move the employee into an EOR arrangement.
The company’s cost would include the employee’s agreed salary, applicable employer statutory costs, 13th-month pay, benefits and other employee-specific costs, plus the US$190 monthly EOR management fee.
A company is converting a Filipino contractor to an employee through an EOR. The company should review the final contractor payment, employment start date, salary, benefits, statutory costs and payroll timing.
The US$190 EOR management fee is then added to the applicable employment costs.
A company has selected a Filipino candidate and wants to employ the person without immediately establishing a Philippine entity.
Recruitment, if requested, should be confirmed separately. Once the candidate is ready for employment setup, the EOR management fee and employee-specific costs apply.
Statutory rates, contribution schedules and payroll requirements may change. Use current official sources when reviewing an employment cost or preparing a quote.
Before approving a quote, confirm:
Ask for:
Share your employee details, salary structure and intended start date so the applicable EOR costs can be reviewed.
