Choosing the Right Contractor Plan for Your Needs

At VirtualStaff.ph, we offer three hiring plans to match your business needs: Independent Contractor Plan, Independent Contractor Plus Plan, and Employer of Record (EOR) Plan. Each plan is designed to provide different levels of support, compliance, and risk protection.

Choosing the right plan depends on factors like your need for compliance protection, whether you want to provide employee benefits, and how you want to structure your working relationship with your team. Below, we’ll break down each plan to help you make the best decision.

1. Independent Contractor Plan ($29/month per staff)

Best for: Entrepreneurs and small businesses needing flexible support

The Independent Contractor Plan is ideal for businesses that want to onboard part-time or full-time contractors without dealing with employee benefits or complex compliance issues. With this plan, your contractors handle their own taxes and government contributions, allowing you to focus on managing your team without additional overhead.

What’s Included:

✔ Compliant contracts and onboarding – Ensures all necessary agreements are in place.
✔ Flexible work arrangements – Hire for part-time or full-time roles without commitment.
✔ No payroll or tax obligations – Contractors manage their own government contributions.

Important Considerations:

❗ No compliance protection – If misclassification issues arise, your business is responsible for any fines or penalties.

Who Should Choose This Plan?

✔ Startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs looking for a simple and cost-effective way to hire talent.
✔ Businesses that don’t require legal protection for contractor misclassification.
✔ Companies that need short-term or project-based staff.

2. Independent Contractor Plus Plan ($99/month per staff)

Best for: Businesses that want legal protection and compliance support when hiring contractors

The Independent Contractor Plus Plan provides additional safeguards to ensure your business remains compliant when working with independent contractors. This plan is perfect for businesses that want to avoid potential fines and misclassification risks.

What’s Included:

✔ Everything in the Independent Contractor Plan – Enjoy the same flexibility while adding extra security.
✔ Up to $100,000 protection – Covers fines and penalties related to contractor misclassification.
✔ Legal guidance & compliance support – Ensures your business meets labor laws and avoids costly mistakes.

Why Choose This Plan?

✔ Minimize legal risks – Protection against unexpected fines.
✔ Ensure compliance – Reduce the risk of misclassifying contractors.

Who Should Choose This Plan?

✔ Businesses that rely on long-term contractors but want to avoid legal risks.
✔ Companies hiring multiple contractors who may be at risk of being misclassified.
✔ Entrepreneurs who want compliance support without hiring full-time employees.

3. Employer of Record (EOR) Plan ($199/month per employee)

Best for: Companies expanding operations and hiring full-time employees in the Philippines

The Employer of Record (EOR) Plan is the most comprehensive option for businesses looking to hire full-time employees while ensuring full compliance with Philippine labor laws. With this plan, VirtualStaff.ph acts as the legal employer, handling payroll, taxes, and benefits—so you don’t have to set up a legal entity in the Philippines.

What’s Included:

✔ Payroll, taxes, and government contributions fully managed – We take care of salary processing, tax payments, and social security contributions.
✔ Full benefits package – Healthcare, social security, and other mandated benefits.
✔ Up to unlimited compliance protection – Your business carries zero legal liability.
✔ No need to set up a local entity – Expand your business without dealing with complex regulations.

Why Choose This Plan?

✔ Hire full-time employees hassle-free – We handle compliance, payroll, and benefits.
✔ Reduce legal risks – No worries about tax, labor laws, or compliance issues.
✔ Long-term team stability – Build a committed workforce without operational headaches.

Who Should Choose This Plan?

✔ Companies planning to hire full-time employees in the Philippines.
✔ Businesses that want to provide benefits and job security to their team.
✔ Enterprises expanding into the Philippine market without establishing a local office.

Which Plan is Right for You?

Feature	Independent Contractor	Independent Contractor Plus	Employer of Record (EOR)
Price	$29/month per staff	$99/month per staff	$199/month per employee
Flexible working arrangements	✅	✅	✅
Contractor compliance support	❌	✅	✅
Legal protection against misclassification	❌	✅ Up to $100K	✅ Up to unlimited
Payroll & benefits management	❌	❌	✅
Best for	Entrepreneurs & small businesses	Businesses wanting compliance security	Companies hiring full-time employees

If you need flexibility and minimal costs, the Independent Contractor Plan is the way to go.

If you want added protection and compliance support, the Independent Contractor Plus Plan provides peace of mind.

If you’re building a long-term team with full compliance, the Employer of Record (EOR) Plan is your best option.