🇦🇺 Australia  ·  🇵🇭 Philippines

Hire in the Philippines.
Compliantly.
Confidently.

SOS Lite provides Employer of Record (EOR) and Contract of Record (COR) services so Australian businesses can engage Filipino talent without the legal complexity.

What we handle for you
Employment Compliance
DOLE & BIR compliant
Payroll Processing
PHP & AUD
Benefits Administration
SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG
Contractor Management
COR model
Onboarding & HR Support
End-to-end
⚖️ Fully compliant with Philippine labour law
🏦 Registered PH employer entity
🔒 Data privacy compliant
Onboard talent in days, not months

Simple process.
Powerful outcomes.

We become the legal employer or contracting entity for your Philippines-based team, so you can focus entirely on your business.

01

Tell us who you're hiring

Share the role, remuneration, and start date. We'll confirm the right engagement model — EOR or COR — for your situation.

02

We handle the paperwork

SOS Lite sets up the employment contract, registers the worker with government agencies, and handles all statutory contributions.

03

Your team gets to work

Your hire works directly for you day-to-day. We take care of payroll, benefits, HR admin, and ongoing compliance in the background.

Built for Australian
businesses, specifically.

We understand the unique challenges of cross-border employment between Australia and the Philippines.

No PH entity needed

You don't need to set up a local company. We are the employer of record.

Cost-effective model

Transparent flat-fee pricing. No hidden markups on salary or benefits.

Dual-country expertise

We know both Australian business culture and Philippine labour law inside out.

EOR & COR options

Whether your hire is full-time or a contractor, we have the right structure for you.

Your next hire in the Philippines
is easier than you think.

Get in touch and we'll walk you through the process — no jargon, no obligation.

Two engagement models.
One trusted partner.

SOS Lite offers two compliant structures to help Australian businesses engage talent in the Philippines — depending on whether your worker is an employee or a contractor.

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Employer of Record (EOR)

SOS Lite becomes the legal employer of your Philippines-based staff. We handle all employment obligations so you can manage your team's work without the compliance burden.

  • Legally compliant employment contracts
  • SSS, PhilHealth & Pag-IBIG registration & contributions
  • BIR tax withholding & filing
  • Monthly payroll processing in PHP
  • 13th month pay & statutory leave management
  • DOLE compliance & HR policy support
  • Termination management & offboarding
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Contract of Record (COR)

For freelancers and independent contractors, SOS Lite acts as the contracting entity — managing agreements, payments, and compliance for your contractor workforce.

  • Contractor agreements tailored to PH law
  • Invoice processing & payment disbursement
  • BIR registration & withholding tax management
  • Contractor misclassification risk mitigation
  • Scalable for one or many contractors
  • Straightforward offboarding process
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Onboarding & Setup

We manage the full onboarding process — from contract signing to government registration — so your new hire can start quickly and legally.

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HR & Advisory Support

Access ongoing HR guidance specific to the PH context — from leave policies and performance management to compliance updates.

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Payroll Reporting

Clear monthly reporting in both AUD and PHP. Know exactly what you're paying, and what's being remitted to government agencies on your behalf.

Which model is right for you?

Feature Employer of Record (EOR) Contract of Record (COR)
Worker type Full-time or part-time employee Independent contractor / freelancer
Legal relationship SOS Lite is the employer SOS Lite is the contracting party
Statutory benefits Fully included (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) Not required
Best for Long-term team members Project-based or flexible engagements

Not sure which model suits you?

Let's talk through your situation. We'll recommend the right structure for your team.

Let's talk about
your Philippine-based team.

Whether you're ready to hire or just exploring your options, we're happy to walk you through how SOS Lite works and whether EOR or COR is the right fit for your business.

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Email mail@shadowoffice.com.au
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Phone (Australia) +1300 505 767
Response time We reply within 1 business day
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Australia Office
Unit 2.16, Level 2, Versatile Building 1, 29-31 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista NSW
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Philippine Office
Kawit, Cavite
336 Centennial Road, Magdalo, Kawit

Makati City
Rufino Pacific Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati