Why Foreign Companies Outsource Philippine Payroll
Running payroll in the Philippines is not simply a matter of transferring salaries. Employers must calculate gross-to-net pay correctly, remit contributions to three separate agencies (SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG), withhold and remit income tax to the BIR, issue compliant payslips, and file monthly and annual statutory reports — all on tight deadlines.
For foreign-owned companies, these obligations start on day one. A missed SSS remittance, an incorrect BIR withholding computation, or a late 13th-month pay release can trigger penalties and strained employee relations. Outsourcing eliminates that exposure and replaces it with a single, predictable monthly fee.
What Chamberlain Handles
Chamberlain manages the full payroll cycle on your behalf:
- Gross-to-net computation — base salary, allowances, overtime, and deductions calculated per your pay schedule (semi-monthly, monthly, or bi-weekly)
- Statutory contributions — SSS (15% of Monthly Salary Credit as of 2026, employer share 10%), PhilHealth (5% of basic salary, split equally), and Pag-IBIG (2% each, capped at ₱200 per party) computed, remitted, and reconciled each month
- BIR withholding tax — applied against the TRAIN Law tax table currently in effect; monthly BIR Form 1601-C filing handled in full
- 13th-month pay — computed and released on or before 24 December, in line with Presidential Decree No. 851
- Payslips and records — digital payslips issued each cycle; year-end BIR Form 2316 prepared per employee
Chamberlain quotes a fixed monthly fee before engagement — no hidden per-payslip charges, no surprise year-end reconciliation costs. See our transparent pricing for details.
Who This Is For
The Chamberlain payroll outsourcing service is built specifically for foreign-owned businesses: multinationals opening a Philippine subsidiary, offshore teams hired through a local entity, and founders who have recently completed business registration and need payroll running from the first pay date.
We work alongside your HR function or handle it end-to-end — whichever fits your operating model.
Getting Started
Payroll setup typically requires your corporate documents, employee census data, and compensation structure. Chamberlain handles the agency registrations if your entity does not yet have SSS, PhilHealth, or Pag-IBIG employer numbers. Onboarding takes five to ten business days for most clients.
Book a consultation to discuss your headcount, pay cycle, and timeline, or review our payroll service overview to see the full scope of what we offer.
Frequently asked questions
What does payroll outsourcing in the Philippines cover?
Gross-to-net computation, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG remittances, BIR withholding, payslips and statutory reports — run on your cycle.
Is 13th-month pay mandatory?
Yes — all rank-and-file employees are entitled to 13th-month pay equal to at least one-twelfth of annual basic salary, payable on or before 24 December each year.
Can a foreign-owned company outsource payroll in the Philippines?
Yes. Foreign-owned entities — whether a corporation, branch, or representative office — can fully outsource payroll to a licensed provider. The employer of record remains the Philippine entity; the provider handles all computation and statutory filings.