If you are a US company hiring in Asia, you usually do not need US domestic payroll from us — you need an Asia Employer of Record that understands CPF, EPF, BPJS, SSS, BHXH and local labour law.
When US companies choose EOR Asia
- First sales, CS, or engineering hires in Singapore, India, Vietnam, Philippines, or Japan
- Pilot markets before entity setup (PE and tax advisors still recommended)
- Bridge employment while counsel incorporates a local subsidiary
- Multi-country Asia pods without opening 3–5 entities at once
US HQ path (90 days)
- Confirm roles, locations, and start dates.
- Run PE / tax posture with US advisors — PE risk for remote Asia hires.
- Onboard via EOR (typically 2–4 weeks).
- Review entity vs stay-on-EOR at month 6–12.
Popular markets for US buyers
Also: hire in Asia from Europe · expand from Australia · remote team in Asia without entity · EOR Indonesia · EOR Malaysia · vs Deel-style platforms · expand into Asia guide.
What US buyers should expect from an Asia EOR
- Local employment contracts aligned to country labour rules
- Monthly payroll + statutory filings (CPF, EPF/SOCSO, BPJS, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG, BHXH, etc.)
- English reporting for US HQ with local payslips for employees
- Exit path to your own entity when scale justifies incorporation
US company checklist before first Asia hire
- Confirm the worker is an employee (not a misclassified contractor) — EOR vs contractor.
- Document reporting lines and where revenue is booked (PE posture).
- Choose country page and request a quote with start date and benefits assumptions.
- Plan month-6 review: stay on EOR vs incorporate + payroll outsourcing.
How fast can a US company hire in Singapore via EOR?
Often 2–4 weeks once documents are ready. Work-pass cases take longer. Start with EOR Singapore.
FAQ
Do you provide US payroll?
No. We specialise in Asia payroll and EOR for companies headquartered in the US and elsewhere.
Can a US C-corp hire Asia staff via EOR?
Yes — that is a common pattern. We employ the worker in-country; you direct the work from the US.