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Choose the situation that best matches your hiring plan to go directly to the relevant pricing.
Premium Recruitment
Define the role, reach the right Southeast Asia talent market and find qualified candidates with a dedicated recruiter.
Role and search brief
Dedicated recruiter for your search
Active sourcing through relevant talent channels
Structured candidate screening
Interview and offer coordination
Starts from 15% *
of the successful candidate’s annual salary
Employer of Record & Payroll
Hire and pay employees in Southeast Asia without establishing a local entity while Weshine manages compliant employment and payroll administration.
Locally compliant employment contract
Employee onboarding and payroll
Monthly payroll calculations and payslips
Tax and statutory contribution administration
Mandatory insurance, benefits and local HR support
USD 159 *
per headcount per month
Salary, statutory costs and benefits are billed separately
Offshore Team Solutions
Plan, recruit and support a dedicated Southeast Asia team that works directly within your business.
Work and role planning
Southeast Asia talent market recommendations
Recruitment and compliant employment options
Team onboarding and local HR coordination
Support as your dedicated team grows
Custom *
based on roles, countries and team size
Choose the recruitment, employment, payroll and local support your team needs
* No hidden costs. Prices shown cover Weshine service fees. Employee salary, statutory contributions and selected benefits are quoted separately where applicable.
See what makes up your hiring cost
Weshine separates its service fee from salary and statutory employment costs, so you can plan your budget clearly with no hidden costs.
Employee salary
The agreed gross salary paid to your employee in the local currency.
Employment costs
Country specific statutory contributions, mandatory benefits and selected benefits.
Weshine service fee
The clearly quoted fee for the recruitment, employment, payroll or team support you select.
Focused Southeast Asia support or broad global coverage?
Both models support international hiring, but they are designed around different business priorities.
| What to consider | Weshine | Broad global platform model |
| Regional focus | Specialist support across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam | International workforce coverage across a broad range of countries |
| Local context | Guidance informed by local employment practices, workplace expectations and hiring conditions in five Southeast Asian markets | Country guidance delivered as part of a wider international network |
| Recruitment support | A dedicated recruiter can support the brief, sourcing, screening and interview coordination | Recruitment availability and delivery model depend on the provider and selected service |
| Service coordination | Recruitment, employment, payroll and local team support can be coordinated through one Southeast Asia specialist | Products are commonly selected by country, worker type and service requirement |
The right model depends on whether regional depth or wider international coverage matters most to your hiring plan.
Helpful Resources for Hiring in Southeast Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Southeast Asia?
The total cost depends on the hiring country, salary, statutory contributions, selected benefits and the Weshine service you use. Use the employee costs calculator for an initial estimate or request a quotation for your hiring plan.
What does the Employer of Record & Payroll fee include?
The monthly fee covers compliant employment administration, payroll, statutory contribution administration, mandatory benefits administration and ongoing local HR support. Salary and other employee costs are separate.
When do we pay the recruitment fee?
Premium Recruitment is success based. The fee becomes payable when your selected candidate accepts the employment offer, subject to the commercial terms agreed with Weshine.
Can we hire employees without setting up a local entity?
Yes. Through Weshine’s Employer of Record & Payroll service, you can hire employees in supported Southeast Asian countries without establishing your own local entity. Weshine manages compliant employment, payroll, statutory contributions and local HR administration.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Weshine separates its service fee from employee salary, statutory contributions and selected benefits. Your quotation shows the applicable service fee and employment costs before you proceed.