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Mar 31, 2025

Employment cost breakdown now includes cross-border and local government fees

By the Outstaffer Product Team
EOR
Borderless HRIS

New

  • Cross-border fee (2%) added to payroll costs for all EOR countries except Australia, applied to gross salary, statutory entitlements, and bonuses
  • Local government fee (1%) added for Philippines hires using the same calculation base
  • Transfer pricing charge now visible in the progressive cost calculator
  • Subcategories added to one-off costs section for improved clarity

Improved

  • Payroll tax excluded from Australian statutory entitlement calculations to align with local regulations

Frequently asked questions

What fees are included in Outstaffer's payroll cost calculations for overseas hires?

Calculations now include a 2% cross-border fee for all EOR countries except Australia, and a 1% local government fee for Philippines hires — both applied to gross salary plus statutory entitlements and bonuses.

How much does it cost to hire overseas compared to local hiring?

Outstaffer's cost calculator now shows a full breakdown including statutory entitlements, country-specific fees, and one-off costs — so you can see the true total employment cost before committing to a hire.

How does Outstaffer handle payroll compliance in the Philippines?

Philippines payroll calculations now include the local government business tax (1%) alongside statutory entitlements, ensuring cost estimates reflect actual compliance obligations.

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