Build Operate Transfer, Dedicated Teams, & Assisted Entry:Three Offshore Engagement Models
Every business is different. Some want a Build Operate Transfer arrangement in the Philippines and eventual full ownership. Some want a fully managed dedicated team under our employment. Some want help establishing their own entity from day one. We do all three.
Dedicated Teams
Managed offshore teams hired and operated by us.
Build-Operate-Transfer
We build and run operations, then transfer ownership.
Assisted Entry
Launch your own Philippine entity with expert support.
Three Models at a Glance
| Compare | Dedicated Teams | Build-Operate-Transfer | Assisted Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Who employs the staff? |
Staff Domain (EOR) |
AUD ~$11,000/yr |
81% |
|
Who manages day-to-
day? |
You |
You |
You |
|
Local entity required? |
No |
No (until transfer) |
Yes (SD helps establish) |
|
Typical team size |
1–50+ |
5–50+ |
5–50+ |
|
Timeline to operational |
4–6 weeks |
4–6 weeks (transfer at 12–24 months) |
8–16 weeks (entity + recruitment) |
|
Ongoing SD involvement |
Full (EOR, HR, security, office, CSM) |
Full until transfer, then optional |
Setup phase, then advisory/optional |
|
Best for |
Long-term teams, no foreign entity complexit |
Businesses planning permanent offshore presenc |
Businesses wanting full ownership from the start |
|
Security & compliance |
ISO 27001, full EOR, SD-OS |
ISO 27001, full EOR, SD-OS |
ISO 27001 available, compliance advisory |
|
Included infrastructure |
Office, equipment, security stack, IT, custom fitout available |
Office, equipment, security stack, IT, custom fitout available |
Office, equipment, security stack, IT, custom fitout availabl |
Dedicated Teams: Your team. Your management. Our employment infrastructure.
How It Works
Staff Domain recruits, employs, equips, and secures dedicated professionals who work exclusively for your business. You manage them directly — same as any team member. They work in your systems, follow your processes, attend your meetings, and report to your managers. Staff Domain handles everything behind the scenes: legal employment (EOR), payroll, tax, benefits, professional hardware, office space, enterprise security, and ongoing HR.
What’s Included
- Recruitment
Bespoke hiring through the Grit Filter — skills testing calibrated to your industry and platforms, behavioural screening for remote work readiness, compliance mindset evaluation
- Employer of Record
Staff Domain is the legal employer in the Philippines or South Africa. Contracts, payroll, tax withholding, mandatory government benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG in PH; UIF, SDL, COIDA in SA), 13th month pay, leave administration — all handled
- Equipment
Professional hardware (Dell Core i5, 16GB RAM, dual monitors, headset, webcam) pre-configured with enterprise security stack before deployment
- Office space
Dedicated workspace in Staff Domain’s offices in the Philippines or South Africa. Professional environment with redundant internet, backup power. For larger teams, Staff Domain designs and builds custom office fitouts — branded to your business, configured to your specifications, and fully managed
- Security
ISO 27001 certified. ThreatLocker zero-trust application control, Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer security, Teramind session monitoring, dark web credential monitoring
- Client Success Manager
Dedicated CSM for onboarding coordination, performance support, and operational continuity
- SD Summit clients
Full SD-OS (Governance, Culture, Performance pillars), Quarterly Route Reviews, The Secure Vault (biometric access, locked USB, mandatory 2FA, always-on VPN)
Who This Is For
- Businesses wanting offshore cost advantages with in-house control — without establishing a foreign entity
- Teams of 1–50+ across accounting, IT, customer service, admin, healthcare admin, property management, construction support, H
- Engagements planned for 12+ months where institutional knowledge and team loyalty matter
- Regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, legal) needing ISO 27001 security and compliant employment structures
- Get people ramped faster. Staff Domain’s talent pipeline means you can have a shortlisted candidate before a local recruiter has even placed the job ad.
Pricing
Transparent monthly fee per team member. All-inclusive: salary, benefits, equipment, office, security, and management. No hidden costs. No per-transaction charges. Invoiced in AUD.
Timeline
Week 1–2
Requirements scoping, role definition, recruitment brief
Week 2–4
Grit Filter recruitment, candidate shortlist, client interviews
Week 1–2
Offer, acceptance, equipment provisioning, security configuration
Week 1–2
Structured onboarding, system access, operational go-live
Build Operate Transfer Philippines: We build it, we run it, you take ownership when you’re ready.
How It Works
Staff Domain builds and operates your dedicated offshore team under our EOR, using our infrastructure, security, and compliance frameworks. Once the team is established, performing, and you’re ready to take full ownership, we transfer employment to your own local entity. You end up with a fully operational offshore team that’s already working, already trained, and already embedded in your business — without the risk of building from scratch
The Three Phases
Build (Weeks 1–6)
- Requirements scoping and role definition
- Recruitment through the Grit Filter
- Equipment provisioning, security configuration
- Structured onboarding into your systems and processes
- Office space setup within Staff Domain facilities, or custom-designed and built workspace for larger teams — branded to your business and transfer-ready
Operate (Months 2–24)
- Staff Domain as EOR — full employment, payroll, tax, benefits, compliance
- You manage day-to-day work directly
- Client Success Manager supports operational cadence
- SD-OS available for SD Summit clients (Governance, Culture, Performance)
- Security, office, equipment, and HR all managed by Staff Domain
- Team performance stabilises, processes embed, institutional knowledge builds
Transfer
- Staff Domain assists you in establishing your own local entity (or connecting you with local legal/corporate formation partners)
- Employment transfers from Staff Domain to your entity
- Staff Domain supports the transition: handover documentation, compliance checklists, employee communication
- Optional ongoing services post-transfer: office space, IT infrastructure, security stack, payroll processing — on a service-by-service basis
Who This Is For
- Businesses planning a permanent offshore presence but wanting to de-risk the setup
- Organisations where board or leadership approval requires a phased approach
- Companies that want the team proven and operational before taking on direct employment liability
- Businesses scaling toward 10–50+ headcount where owning the entity makes economic sense
Why Build Operate Transfer Instead of Starting a Philippine Entity from Scratch
Establishing a foreign entity, navigating local employment law, finding office space, setting up compliant payroll, recruiting in an unfamiliar market, and building security infrastructure from zero takes 6–12 months and significant capital before your first hire starts work. BOT compresses that to 4–6 weeks. You get a working team immediately, and transfer ownership once the operation is proven.
Transfer Timing
Most BOT engagements transfer between 12 and 24 months. There’s no forced timeline — you transfer when you’re ready. Some clients stay on the Dedicated Teams model permanently because the EOR structure is operationally simpler. The decision is yours.
Assisted Entry: You own the entity. We help you get it right from day one.
How It Works
For businesses that want to establish their own legal entity in the Philippines or South Africa from the outset, Staff Domain provides the infrastructure, recruitment, compliance guidance, and operational support to get you operational. You are the employer from day one. Staff Domain is the partner that helps you avoid the mistakes, delays, and compliance gaps that derail first-time entrants.
What Staff Domain Provides
- Recruitmen
Access to Staff Domain’s recruitment capability and the Grit Filter to source, screen, and shortlist candidates matched to your requirements
- Compliance guidance
Advisory on local employment law (DOLE regulations in PH, BCEA in SA), mandatory benefits structures, payroll setup, tax registration, and regulatory requirements. Staff Domain connects you with local legal and corporate formation partners where needed
- Office space
Your team can operate from Staff Domain’s facilities while you establish your own premises, or Staff Domain can design and build a custom workspace to your specifications that transfers to your management
- Equipment and IT
Professional hardware provisioned and configured to your specifications. Access to Staff Domain’s enterprise security stack (ISO 27001, ThreatLocker, Cisco Umbrella, Teramind) available as a managed service
- Operational support
Onboarding frameworks, management cadence recommendations, timezone configuration, and communication protocols based on Staff Domain’s experience operating in both markets
What Staff Domain Does Not Do in This Model
Transparency matters. In the Assisted Entry model:
- Staff Domain is NOT the Employer of Record — you are the direct employer through your own entity
- Staff Domain does NOT handle your payroll, tax filings, or benefits administration (though we can recommend local providers)
- Staff Domain does NOT provide legal advice — we provide operational guidance and connect you with qualified local counsel
Who This Is For
- Businesses with the appetite and resources to establish a foreign entity but lacking on-the-ground operational knowledge
- Companies with existing international operations and internal HR/legal capability to manage direct employment
- Organisations where corporate policy requires direct entity ownership from the start
- Businesses prioritising full control over every aspect of the employment relationship
Timeline
Longer than Dedicated Teams or BOT because entity establishment adds lead time. The tradeoff: full ownership from day one.
Week 1–4
Entity establishment support, compliance setup, office arrangement
Week 4–8
Recruitment via Grit Filter, candidate shortlisting, client interviews
Week 8–12
Offers, equipment provisioning, security configuration, onboarding
Week 12–16
Operational go-live, initial management support, handover to BAU
END-TO-END INCLUSIONS
What’s Included Across All Models
Regardless of engagement model, every Staff Domain client gets access to:
Recruitment via the Grit Filter
Skills testing calibrated to your industry and the platforms your team uses (Xero, MYOB, Salesforce, Jira, and more). Behavioural screening for remote work readiness. Platform proficiency assessment. Compliance mindset evaluation. SD Summit clients receive AI-Enabled Predictive Success Analytics.
Professional Workspace & Custom Office Design
Dedicated desk space in Staff Domain’s offices in the Philippines and South Africa. Redundant internet, backup power, professional environment. Not a co-working space. Not a call centre floor. For teams scaling beyond shared facilities, Staff Domain designs and builds custom office fitouts — your branding, your layout, your specifications. Staff Domain has built out its own offices across multiple locations and brings that same capability to clients who need dedicated, purpose-built space.
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Build Team
Build Operate Transfer or Dedicated Teams — Not Sure Which Model Fits? Let’s Work It Out.
Tell us what you’re building, how many people you need, and whether you want us to handle employment or help you do it yourself. We’ll recommend the model that fits your business — and be honest if it’s not us.
