AYP Group

Summary

AYP Group is an Asia-only EOR: 14 APAC countries, Singapore HQ, and owned local entities so you’re not dealing with a partner chain. At $488/employee/month it sits above Multiplier ($400) — which also has strong Asia coverage plus 150+ countries — and below Deel and Remote ($599). The pitch is regional depth: named in-country experts, proactive compliance alerts, and advisory support that goes beyond payroll. The trade-off: no coverage outside APAC, so if you add Europe or the Americas later you’ll need a second EOR, and 2–3 week onboarding is slower than Deel or Multiplier in Singapore and India. If 100% of your hiring is in Asia and you want a dedicated APAC specialist with direct employment in every market, AYP is a credible option. If you want one vendor for global expansion or the lowest Asia fee, Multiplier or Remofirst fit better.

Ratings Breakdown

AYP Group in Asia: Key Facts

What AYP Group Does Well

Owned entities across all 14 APAC markets

AYP employs through its own local entities, not third-party partners. Your contract is with an AYP subsidiary. That means one point of contact for compliance, no partner handoffs, and direct control over contract terms and IP. Deel does the same in Asia; Remofirst and many budget EORs use partners. For companies that care about entity ownership and consistency, AYP delivers that in every market it serves.

Named in-country experts, not a shared inbox

You get assigned in-country experts rather than a generic support queue. When something goes wrong in Philippines or Indonesia, you’re not explaining context to a global tier-1 team. That’s a real differentiator for complex statutory regimes (SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG, BPJS, severance formulas) where a named contact who knows the local rules speeds resolution.

Proactive compliance alerts and advisory support

AYP positions itself as advisory-led — it doesn’t just run payroll and send payslips. Proactive compliance alerts and guidance on labour law changes reduce the risk of missing deadlines or statutory updates. For mid-market teams without in-house APAC HR, that can prevent costly mistakes. It’s closer to a retained compliance partner than a pure payroll vendor.

Transparent, fixed monthly fee per employee

Pricing is a fixed monthly service fee per employee, not a percentage of salary. At $488/month you know the EOR cost regardless of salary level. In high-salary markets like Australia or Singapore, that’s a smaller share of total cost than in India or Philippines — but the predictability helps budgeting. No hidden fees is a stated policy; still confirm what’s in scope (e.g. benefits admin, work permits) before signing.

Payroll-only option for companies with existing entities

If you already have a local entity and only need payroll, AYP offers payroll services from $28/employee/month. That’s useful for PEO-style setups or hybrid models where you’ve incorporated in one or two markets but want a single vendor for payroll and compliance across the rest of APAC.

Where AYP Group Falls Short

APAC-only — no path if you expand to Europe or Americas

AYP covers 14 countries and nothing else. If you hire in Germany, the UK, or the US later, you need a second EOR. Multiplier ($400/mo) gives you Asia plus 150+ countries; Deel and Remote are built for global from day one. Going with AYP locks you into a regional-only strategy and potential vendor sprawl if your footprint grows.

$488/month is more than Multiplier’s $400 with similar Asia focus

Multiplier is also Singapore-headquartered and strong in ASEAN, at $400/employee/month. AYP at $488 is $88 more per employee per month — $10,560/year across 10 employees. For comparable Asia depth (owned or hybrid entities, local compliance), the price gap is hard to justify unless you specifically value AYP’s named in-country experts and advisory model over Multiplier’s broader country set and lower fee.

2–3 week onboarding lags Deel and Multiplier

Deel and Multiplier quote 1–2 business days to first payroll in Singapore and 2–3 days in India. AYP’s typical onboarding is 2–3 weeks. If you need someone live by a specific date, the extra lead time matters. There’s no published SLA; confirm country-specific timelines before committing.

No meaningful G2 or large review footprint

AYP doesn’t have a material presence on G2. Independent review sites show around 4.0/5, but sample sizes are small. That makes it harder to validate support quality and consistency from third-party feedback. Deel, Remote, and Multiplier have thousands of reviews; with AYP you’re relying more on references and your own due diligence.

Refundable security deposit in some countries

A refundable security deposit is required in certain markets. That ties up cash until offboarding, and deposit refund processes are a common pain point across EORs (see Multiplier and Remofirst reviews). Get deposit amounts and refund timelines per country in writing before you extend offers.

Pricing Breakdown

Base EOR fee

From $488/employee/month. Includes employment contract, payroll, statutory compliance, and the fixed monthly service fee. Previously advertised rates (e.g. $298) have been updated; confirm current pricing at sign-up. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees is stated; clarify exactly what’s included (e.g. benefits administration, leave, expense management).

Add-on costs

What’s NOT included

Work permit and immigration services are typically add-ons. Confirm whether benefits administration and country-specific statutory extras are in the base fee or billed separately. FX and multi-currency margins — clarify for non-local-currency payments.

Volume discounts

Not publicly listed. Custom pricing may be available for larger teams; ask for volume tiers at 10, 25, 50+ employees.

How it compares

$488/month is above Multiplier ($400) and well above Remofirst ($199), and below Deel and Remote ($599). Multiplier offers Asia expertise plus global coverage at a lower per-head cost; AYP offers Asia-only depth and owned entities with named in-country support. Remofirst wins on price but uses partners and has slower onboarding. For Asia-only teams that want a regional specialist and are willing to pay more than Multiplier for that positioning, AYP is in the mix; for lowest cost or future global expansion, others fit better.

AYP Group Asia: Country-by-Country

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Owned local entities in all 14 APAC countries — no partner chain; direct employment and contract control
• Named in-country experts instead of a shared support inbox — better for complex statutory questions
• Proactive compliance alerts and advisory support beyond payroll-only
• Fixed monthly fee per employee ($488) — predictable; no percentage-of-salary EOR fee
• Transparent pricing with no hidden fees (confirm scope in writing)
• Payroll-only option from $28/employee/month for companies with existing entities
• Cloud-based centralized platform; single vendor for full APAC if you stay regional
• PEO services available for companies that already have local entities
• 98% employee satisfaction score claimed (internal/client data — verify independently)

Cons:

• APAC-only — no coverage in Europe or the Americas; adding those regions means a second EOR
• $488/month is $88 more than Multiplier ($400), which also has strong Asia coverage plus global reach
• 2–3 week onboarding is slower than Deel (1–2 days) and Multiplier (1–2 days) in Singapore and India
• No meaningful G2 presence; limited third-party review volume to validate support and consistency
• Refundable security deposit required in some countries — ties up cash; get refund terms in writing
• Slower time-to-productivity than global platforms that optimise for same-week starts

How AYP Group Compares

Case Studies

No Asia-specific case studies published at time of review. Check AYP Group for updates.

Real User Feedback

Total reviews across platforms: Limited; AYP does not have a material public review footprint on G2 or similar.

What users praise:

Where feedback is available, themes include reliable payroll in APAC markets, responsive communication from in-country contacts, and satisfaction with having a dedicated point of contact rather than a generic queue. The 98% employee satisfaction figure is cited by AYP; independent verification is limited.

What users complain about:

With few public reviews, consistent complaint themes are hard to verify. Prospective buyers should ask for references in their target countries and confirm onboarding timelines, deposit terms, and support SLAs in writing.

Final Verdict

Who should use AYP Group:

• Startups (1–10 international hires): Only if every hire is in APAC and you value named in-country experts and owned entities over speed and price. The 2–3 week onboarding can delay start dates; Multiplier at $400 gets you similar Asia depth with faster onboarding.
• Mid-market (10–50 hires): Fits Asia-concentrated teams that want one regional specialist, proactive compliance, and no partner handoffs. Confirm volume pricing and deposit terms before scaling.
• Enterprise (50+): Viable for APAC-heavy enterprises that have or plan no headcount in Europe or the Americas. If your roadmap includes global expansion, a single global EOR (Deel, Remote, Multiplier) will reduce vendor and process complexity.

Who should NOT use AYP Group: Teams planning to hire in Europe or the Americas — AYP doesn’t cover those regions. Buyers who want the lowest Asia fee — use Multiplier ($400) or Remofirst ($199). Teams that need 1–2 day onboarding in Singapore or India — use Deel or Multiplier.

Bottom line: AYP Group is the Asia-only specialist: 14 APAC countries, owned entities everywhere, named in-country experts, and advisory-led support. The trade-off is $488/month (more than Multiplier’s $400), 2–3 week onboarding, and zero coverage outside APAC. Use it when your hiring is 100% in Asia and you want a regional expert with direct employment in every market; skip it if you want one global vendor or the cheapest Asia-capable EOR.

Best suited for: Companies with all hiring in APAC that prioritise owned entities, in-country expertise, and advisory compliance over global coverage and lowest price.

Visit AYP Group: ayp-group.com

Further Reading

• EOR Cost Guide — What Does an EOR Cost in Asia?
• How to Hire Your First Employee in Singapore
• EOR vs Setting Up a Company in Asia
• Best EOR Platforms for Startups Expanding to Asia
• EOR Pricing: What Providers Don’t Tell You

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AYP Group own its entities in all 14 Asian countries?

Yes. AYP uses owned local entities (direct employment) in all 14 APAC markets — Singapore, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Cambodia, and Australia. You’re not dealing with third-party partners; contracts are with AYP subsidiaries.

What’s the real total cost per employee with AYP Group?

Base EOR: from $488/month per employee, fixed (not percentage of salary). Add statutory costs: employer CPF in Singapore, PF/ESI in India, SSS/PhilHealth in Philippines, etc. A refundable security deposit is required in some countries — confirm amount and refund timeline. For a $5,000/month Singapore hire, budget roughly $488 + employer CPF (17%) + salary; the EOR fee is predictable.

How long does onboarding take with AYP?

Typical onboarding is 2–3 weeks to first payroll. That’s slower than Deel (1–2 days in Singapore, 2–3 in India) and Multiplier (1–2 days in Singapore). Confirm country-specific timelines before committing; there’s no published SLA.

Why choose AYP over Multiplier if both are strong in Asia?

AYP is Asia-only with named in-country experts and advisory support; Multiplier is $400/month (vs AYP’s $488) and covers 150+ countries. Choose AYP if you want a dedicated regional specialist and are willing to pay more and accept slower onboarding. Choose Multiplier if you want lower cost, faster onboarding, and the option to use the same vendor outside APAC.

Does AYP Group require a security deposit?

Yes — a refundable security deposit is required in some countries. Amounts and refund terms vary by market. Get deposit and refund process in writing per country before extending offers; deposit recovery is a common pain point across EORs.

Can I use AYP if I already have entities in some countries?

Yes. AYP offers payroll-only services from $28/employee/month for companies with existing local entities, and PEO services for those setups. You can use AYP for EOR in some markets and payroll-only in others, all on one platform.

AK Anchal Katyal Published February 21, 2026