Frequently Asked
Questions

They leverage local networks, tap into passive talent, and assess remote work capabilities - something job boards and direct hiring can’t easily provide. Filta’s expertise in global talent acquisition means we connect you with skilled professionals who are the right fit for your business.

A good recruitment firm can help you find any knowledge-based role, from entry-level to highly specialized positions. Filta frequently sources top talent in technology, accounting and finance, engineering, administration, development, and more to help businesses build high-performing remote teams.

Filta primarily specializes in full-time remote staffing, but we also offer tailored solutions for part-time or contract-based roles depending on your business needs.

For plug-and-play roles, hiring can take as little as 2 - 4 weeks, while more specialized roles may take 4 - 6 weeks, depending on availability and screening requirements. Filta streamlines the hiring process to ensure you get top talent quickly, without compromising on quality or compliance.

Unlike generic recruitment agencies, Filta specializes in remote hiring with a deep focus on compliance, market insights, and high-quality talent acquisition in the Philippines and Colombia. We guide businesses through the entire hiring journey, ensuring seamless onboarding and long-term success.

We assess not just skills and experience but also work ethic, adaptability, and communication - critical for remote roles. Filta’s recruitment process includes rigorous screening, behavioral interviews, and cultural fit assessments to ensure long-term success.

Our service doesn’t stop once a candidate is hired. Filta offers ongoing support, including payroll management, compliance oversight, and performance check-ins to ensure both you and your employees are set up for success.

It’s simple - book a consultation with our team, and we’ll assess your hiring needs, recommend the best approach, and start sourcing top talent for your business right away.

Setting up a legal entity in a foreign country is costly, time-consuming, and complex. Filta acts as your local employment entity, allowing you to legally hire and pay employees without needing to establish a local entity. We handle all compliance, payroll, and HR, so you can focus on growing your team.

We manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time while handling tax withholdings, government contributions, and statutory benefits. We also offer optional benefits, helping businesses provide competitive packages to attract and retain top talent.

Yes, but Filta makes it easy and stress-free. As your Employer of Record, we ensure that all hiring, contracts, payroll, benefits, and terminations comply with local employment laws in the Philippines and Colombia. Our legal and HR experts guide you through every step, so you can focus on your business while staying fully compliant.

Yes! If you already have remote employees but need them to be legally employed and compliant, we can transition them under Filta’s employment structure. This ensures they receive proper contracts, payroll, benefits, and legal protections, while removing compliance risks for your business.

Filta offers ongoing HR and employee support, acting as an extension of your team. We handle performance management, contract renewals, workplace concerns, and employee engagement strategies, ensuring a smooth experience for both you and your staff.

We manage the entire onboarding process, from contracts and payroll registration to compliance paperwork and employee orientation. If an employee leaves, we ensure a structured, compliant offboarding process, handling final pay, documentation, and legal requirements for a smooth transition.

For standard roles, the onboarding process typically takes up to 4 weeks, depending on the position and required documentation and equipment. Our streamlined process ensures employees are set up correctly, with minimal delays.

Many providers focus on just compliance - we go further. Filta offers hands-on, expert-driven support, acting as a true extension of your business. We don’t just process payroll and contracts; we proactively educate, empower, guide and support our clients to make the best hiring decisions for long-term success.

Getting started is simple - book a consultation with our team, and we’ll assess your hiring needs, explain our employment model, and help you seamlessly onboard your first employee in the Philippines or Colombia.

The Philippines offers a rare mix of English fluency, cultural alignment with Western businesses, strong education levels, and cost-efficiency. Compared to other outsourcing destinations, it’s uniquely positioned for long-term success in remote team building.

Yes. Major cities like Manila, Cebu, and Clark have strong internet coverage, modern coworking facilities, and a workforce familiar with remote collaboration tools and digital workflows.

Filipino professionals are highly adaptable and often work synchronously with US, Australian, New Zealand and UK time zones, depending on the client’s preference. Many are experienced in shift work and flexible schedules.

Absolutely. The Philippines has a large and growing pool of professionals ready for remote work. Whether you're hiring one person or building an entire team, the market can support rapid scaling when done with the right guidance.

Not if you work with a partner who understands the local laws. The Philippines has clear labor regulations, and with the right setup - like using a compliant Employer of Record - you can ensure full legal protection for both your business and the employee.

For plug-and-play roles, hiring can take as little as 2 - 4 weeks, while more specialized roles may take 4 - 6 weeks, depending on availability and screening requirements. Having a strong recruitment partner with a local presence (like Filta) helps reduce time-to-hire and ensures better candidate quality.

Consistency and communication are key. Filipino professionals thrive with clear direction, recognition, and purpose. Many companies also partner with local experts to provide ongoing engagement, wellness programs, and structured onboarding, which boost long-term retention and performance.

Colombia stands out with its U.S. time zone alignment, strong English proficiency, competitive salaries, and growing digital economy. It’s an ideal alternative for companies seeking proximity and high-quality talent without the time zone challenges of Asia.

Yes. Colombia operates on Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5), making real-time collaboration seamless for U.S. teams. Cultural alignment is strong, and many professionals have worked with or for U.S. companies before.

Absolutely. Colombia has invested heavily in education and digital training, with universities and coding bootcamps graduating thousands of skilled professionals each year. The country’s remote work readiness is only increasing.

The safest route is through an organization like Filta. We allow you to legally employ talent in Colombia without setting up a local entity, while ensuring compliance with tax, labor, and benefits laws.

You can do both. Colombia’s deep talent pool supports everything from one-off hires to full, multi-role teams across departments like tech, marketing, and finance.

Colombian professionals value growth, communication, and clear purpose. Providing development opportunities, fair compensation, and local support (like wellness or engagement programs) makes a significant impact on retention.