How to hire virtual assistants in Asia: costs, countries and steps
A practical guide for business owners: where to hire, what it costs, and how to get a good virtual assistant started in your business.
Why hire virtual assistants in Asia
Hiring a virtual assistant lets you hand off admin, inbox, scheduling, research and bookkeeping support so you can focus on growth. Asia is a popular place to hire because salary levels are lower than in the UK, US or Australia, many professionals work in English, and the time zones let you cover hours you cannot.
Which country: the Philippines or India?
Both work well. The right choice depends on the work.
Three ways to hire
Hire a freelancer directly
Usually the lowest price, but you handle the contract, payments, taxes and replacement if they leave.
Use a platform or agency
Faster to start, but check who employs the person and who is responsible if it goes wrong.
Use a staffing partner like Globarise360
We recruit, hold the employment contract, run payroll and handle offboarding. You manage the work and pay one invoice.
What it costs
Prices vary widely between providers and roles, so compare what is included: contract, payroll, tax admin, onboarding and replacement. At Globarise360, virtual assistants start from $3 an hour. A full-time assistant at 160 hours a month is $480, and 3 hours a day is about $198. See all prices.
Seven steps to a good hire
List the tasks
Write down what you want handed off, and how many hours a week it takes.
Choose full-time or part-time
If the work is 2 to 4 hours a day, hire part-time and pay only for those hours.
Get a shortlist
Ask for screened candidates with a clear rate for each.
Interview
Check communication, reliability and the tools they know. Give a small real task.
Onboard properly
Share access, written instructions and examples in the first week.
Set a daily check-in
A short daily message keeps work on track and builds trust.
Review after 30 days
Adjust the tasks and hours, or ask for a replacement if it is not working.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing on price alone, without interviewing.
- Giving vague tasks and no written instructions.
- Skipping onboarding, then wondering why results are slow.
- Hiring without knowing who employs the person and who handles payroll.
Ready to hire? Hire a virtual assistant from Asia.
Tell us who you want to hire
Share the role, the hours you need and your time zone. We reply with candidates and a clear price.
Booking page not opening? Email hello@globarise360.com and we will arrange a time with you.