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2025

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3.3 /5

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Comply.ph At A Glance

Comply.ph At A Glance

Comply.ph describes itself as the Philippines’ first “plug-and-play compliance system.” Unlike traditional EOR providers that lead with employer-of-record services, Comply.ph leads with company incorporation and ongoing compliance and positions EOR as one module within a broader platform that includes SEC registration, BIR tax compliance, bookkeeping, accounting, corporate secretary services, and payroll.

This distinction matters. Comply.ph is not a pure-play EOR in the way that Deel, Remote, or even Smart Outsourcing Solution are. It is primarily a compliance and accounting platform for businesses operating in the Philippines, which also offers EOR as a service for companies that want to employ Filipino workers without setting up their own entity. For buyers evaluating it purely as an EOR, this shapes both the strengths (deep Philippine regulatory expertise, proprietary dashboard, CPA-led team) and limitations (no global coverage, EOR is not the core product).

The company was co-founded by Atty. Shelumiel-Ryan Abapo, a Philippine lawyer and CPA, and Michael Brodie, a serial entrepreneur. Abapo’s dual CPA-Lawyer credential is unusual and directly relevant, it means the founding team has first-hand expertise in both the tax/accounting and legal sides of Philippine compliance, rather than outsourcing either to third parties.

Comply.ph operates exclusively in the Philippines. There is no indication of coverage in other countries, partner networks, or plans for multi-country expansion. This is a single-market specialist.

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Our Experience with Comply.ph

Our Experience with Comply.ph

What stands out immediately with Comply.ph is the product-led approach. Where most Philippine EOR providers are service-first operations that rely on email, spreadsheets, and manual processes, Comply.ph has built a proprietary dashboard (“The Comply System”) where clients can manage incorporation documents, track compliance deadlines, view payroll data, and communicate with their assigned team all in one place. Multiple Trustpilot reviewers specifically praise the dashboard as “incredibly easy to use.”

Each client is assigned a dedicated team consisting of a licensed CPA accountant, a client success manager, and a payroll specialist. Communication happens inside the platform rather than via external email chains. This structured approach to client service is more organized than the typical Philippine compliance firm model.

The onboarding experience appears smooth. Comply.ph offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on their compliance and accounting plans—covering poor communication, unclear processes, and lack of follow-through (though not government fees or third-party costs already paid). This kind of guarantee is rare in the Philippine compliance and EOR space and signals confidence in their delivery model.

Where Comply.ph presents a challenge for EOR buyers specifically is pricing transparency on EOR. While their incorporation, accounting, and payroll pricing is published clearly on their website (with exact peso amounts), the EOR service page contains no pricing at all, stating only “affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees” and directing prospects to a consultation call. For a platform that prides itself on transparency in every other service line, the absence of published EOR pricing is a notable gap.

We also note that the EOR service page focuses heavily on converting existing contractors and freelancers into full-time employees—rather than on hiring new workers from scratch. The messaging emphasizes loyalty-building, job security for Filipino workers, and professionalizing relationships with existing remote teams. This suggests Comply.ph’s EOR is positioned more as a compliance upgrade for companies already working with Filipino talent than as a market-entry tool for first-time hirers.

Comply.ph Key Services

Comply.ph Key Services

Company Incorporation

SEC eSPARC registration for One Person Corporations (OPC), domestic corporations, and foreign-owned entities. Includes all required government registrations, BIR Certificate of Registration (Form 2303), and initial tax and compliance structure. Available to both local and foreign founders. One-time setup from ₱40,000.

Accounting & Compliance

Ongoing bookkeeping, tax filing, and government compliance handled through the Comply.ph dashboard. Three tiers available:

  • Essentials: From ₱8,000/month — bookkeeping, tax filings, compliance deadline tracking, dedicated bookkeeper and accountant, unaudited financial statements. 5-business-day response time.
  • Premium: From ₱14,000/month — everything in Essentials plus senior accountant review, priority handling, 2-business-day response time.
  • CFO-Level Support: Custom pricing — everything in Premium plus audited financial statements, quarterly CFO oversight, 24-hour response time. Reviewed by CPA-Lawyers and tax consultants.

Payroll

Payroll processing including payslip preparation, statutory contribution handling (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG), and payroll compliance. Dedicated payroll specialist assigned. From ₱1,250 per employee per month (~$22 USD).

Employer of Record (EOR)

Comply.ph legally employs Filipino workers under its Philippine entity on behalf of foreign companies. The EOR service covers onboarding, payroll, tax withholding, statutory benefits administration, and compliance. Key positioning: converting existing contractors, freelancers, and VAs into full-time employees with proper benefits, job security, and compliance. EOR pricing is not published—prospects are directed to a consultation call.

Additional Services

  • Corporate secretary services (statutory records, registered office)
  • Philippine address and digital mailroom
  • Nominee director or corporate officer (where required by structure)
Comply.ph Pricing

Comply.ph Pricing

Comply.ph publishes pricing for most of its services but notably not for EOR. Here is what is publicly available:

Service

Pricing

Company Incorporation

From ₱40,000 one-time (~$700 USD)

Accounting Essentials

From ₱8,000/month (~$140 USD)

Accounting Premium

From ₱14,000/month (~$245 USD)

CFO-Level Support

Custom pricing

Payroll

From ₱1,250/employee/month (~$22 USD)

Employer of Record

Not published — consultation required

The accounting and payroll pricing positions Comply.ph as a cost-effective option for Philippine compliance. At roughly $140–$245/month for accounting plus ~$22/employee/month for payroll, the total cost for a small company running payroll for 5 employees would be approximately $250–$355/month: competitive with or below traditional Philippine accounting firms.

However, the absence of published EOR pricing makes direct comparison with EOR competitors difficult. If we assume the EOR price includes the payroll fee plus an EOR margin, it could land anywhere from $100 – $300/employee/month; but this is speculation. Prospective buyers will need to request a quote directly.

Pros & Cons about Comply.ph

Pros & Cons about Comply.ph

Pros
  • Proprietary dashboard (“The Comply System”): Unlike most Philippine compliance firms and EOR providers, Comply.ph has built its own software platform where clients manage incorporation, compliance, payroll, and communication in one place. Trustpilot reviewers specifically praise its usability.

  • CPA-Lawyer co-founder: Atty. Shelumiel-Ryan Abapo holds both CPA and attorney credentials in the Philippines, giving the company direct expertise across tax, accounting, and employment law.

  • Full compliance stack: EOR is one module within a broader platform covering incorporation, bookkeeping, tax filing, corporate secretary, and payroll. For companies that want to both set up and run a Philippine business, this all-in-one approach eliminates the need to coordinate multiple providers.

  • Published pricing for non-EOR services: Accounting and payroll pricing is clearly listed in Philippine pesos. The payroll price (₱1,250/employee/month) is very competitive.

  • 30-day money-back guarantee: Rare in the Philippine compliance space. Covers service quality issues (poor communication, unclear processes, lack of follow-through) though not government fees or third-party costs.

  • Dedicated team per client: Licensed CPA, client success manager, and payroll specialist assigned to each account. In-platform communication reduces email-chain confusion.

  • Trustpilot rating of 4.2/5: Early-stage but consistently positive reviews, with specific praise for organization, responsiveness, and the dashboard experience.

  • Contractor-to-employee conversion focus: A differentiated positioning for the growing market of companies that already work with Filipino freelancers and VAs and want to formalize those relationships.

Cons
  • EOR pricing not published: Despite transparency on every other service, EOR pricing requires a consultation call. This creates friction for buyers comparing providers.

  • Philippines only: No coverage in any other country. Not suitable for multi-country hiring needs.

  • Very early-stage company: Comply.ph appears to have launched in late 2025 or early 2026. The website, dashboard, and Trustpilot presence all suggest a company in its first year of operation.

  • EOR is not the core product: Comply.ph is primarily an incorporation and compliance platform. The EOR service page is less developed than the incorporation and accounting pages, with no pricing, limited detail on compliance scope, and no case studies or testimonials specific to EOR.

  • No recruitment capability: Unlike some Philippine EOR competitors, Comply.ph does not appear to offer talent sourcing or recruitment services. You bring your own workers (or convert existing ones), the platform handles employment and compliance, not hiring.

  • Limited information on EOR compliance scope: The EOR page does not clearly specify which statutory obligations are covered (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th-month) under the EOR specifically, though these are covered under the standalone payroll service.

How Comply.ph is Performing: Our Data-Driven Score

How Comply.ph is Performing: Our Data-Driven Score

? Global EOR Score
Limited

Comply.ph delivers a differentiated offering in the Philippine compliance market, with a proprietary dashboard and CPA-Lawyer-led team that sets it apart from traditional firms. However, as an EOR provider specifically, limited information, unpublished pricing, and an early-stage track record constrain the overall score.

3.3 /5.0

? Global Coverage & Services
Poor

Philippines EOR with owned local entity

Full compliance stack: incorporation + accounting + payroll + EOR in one platform

Corporate secretary, registered office, and nominee director services available

Philippines only, no other countries, no partner networks

No recruitment or talent sourcing capability

EOR is a secondary service within a broader compliance platform

2.0 /5.0

? Pricing & Transparency
Average

Accounting and payroll pricing published clearly in Philippine pesos

Payroll at ₱1,250/employee/month (~$22 USD) is very competitive

30-day money-back guarantee on compliance plans

EOR pricing not published, consultation required

No publicly available EOR pricing makes competitive benchmarking impossible

3.5 /5.0

? Payment & Contract Terms
Limited

Plans can be changed (upgrade or downgrade) as business needs evolve

Government fees and third-party costs clearly separated as pass-throughs

No published information on EOR contract terms, notice periods, or deposit requirements

Payment methods and invoicing structure for EOR not detailed on website

3.0 /5.0

? Customer Experience & Support
Good

Dedicated team per client: licensed CPA, success manager, payroll specialist

In-platform communication reduces email-chain confusion

Trustpilot 4.2/5 with consistently positive reviews praising responsiveness and organization

30-day satisfaction guarantee signals service confidence

Support response times vary by plan tier (5 days for Essentials, 2 days for Premium, 24 hours for CFO-level)

Only 10 Trustpilot reviews, very small sample size

4.0 /5.0

? Platform & Integrations
Good

Proprietary Comply.ph dashboard, the key differentiator vs. traditional Philippine firms and most local EOR providers

Incorporation, accounting, payroll, compliance tracking, and team communication in one interface

Trustpilot reviewers specifically praise dashboard usability

Self-service registration available (app.comply.ph)

No information on API access, third-party integrations, or HRIS connectivity

Dashboard capabilities for EOR specifically (vs. payroll/accounting) are not detailed

4.0 /5.0

Final Verdict on Comply.ph

Final Verdict on Comply.ph

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Comply.ph is not a traditional EOR provider. It is a Philippine compliance and incorporation platform that happens to offer EOR as one of its services. That distinction is important because it shapes both the strengths and limitations of the offering.

The strengths are genuine. A proprietary dashboard built specifically for Philippine compliance is a meaningful differentiator in a market dominated by email and spreadsheet firms. A CPA Lawyer co founder gives Comply.ph direct, in house expertise that most competitors outsource. The full compliance stack, from SEC incorporation through to bookkeeping, tax filing, payroll, and EOR, means companies entering the Philippines can get everything from a single provider. And the published pricing for non EOR services is clear, competitive, and refreshingly straightforward.

The limitations are equally clear. EOR pricing is not published, which is inconsistent with the transparency shown elsewhere and creates comparison friction for buyers. The EOR service appears secondary to the core incorporation and compliance business, the EOR page is less developed, has no case studies, and focuses specifically on contractor to employee conversion rather than new hiring. The company is very early stage (likely launched in late 2025 or early 2026), with just 10 Trustpilot reviews and no presence on G2, Capterra, or Clutch. And coverage is Philippines only, no other markets, no partner networks, no path to multi country EOR.

Here’s the framework that matters: if you already have Filipino contractors or VAs that you want to convert into properly employed, compliant staff or if you’re setting up a Philippine company and want incorporation, accounting, payroll, and EOR from a single technology driven provider, Comply.ph is a genuinely interesting option. The dashboard, the CPA Lawyer backing, and the all in one model are real advantages.

If you’re evaluating Comply.ph purely as an EOR against providers like Deel, Remote, or even Smart Outsourcing Solution, you’ll need to request EOR specific pricing and clarify the compliance scope before making a fair comparison. The product shows early promise, but the EOR specific track record is still being established.


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Dane Cobain

Dane Cobain is a Copywriter at Employsome and an accomplished author whose work spans fiction, non-fiction, and professional writing. Over the past decade, he has built a strong track record creating straightforward content for the HR, payroll, and corporate sectors. Dane brings a storyteller’s eye to the evolving world of global employment, with a particular focus on Employer of Record and PEO models. His articles explore industry trends and dedicated Best Of Guides when managing an international workforce.

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