Loft

What Loft does

Loft Spaces, Inc., operating as Loft (loft.ph), is a Philippine-incorporated business services company founded in 2018 that delivers an integrated offering of physical workspace and corporate back-office services to startups, SMEs, foreign-owned businesses, and remote workers entering or operating in the Philippines market. The platform combines five physical coworking and virtual office locations across Metro Manila (Ortigas, Eastwood/Quezon City, Makati CBD, BGC) and Cebu City with a catalog of professional services including SEC/BIR/LGU business registration, corporate secretarial, bookkeeping, tax compliance, payroll, visa assistance, HR and recruitment, IT support, government licensing, corporate dissolution, and tax-incentives advisory. Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring subscriptions (monthly desk passes at PHP 5,500, annual virtual office plans, Corporate Secretary packages) and per-engagement professional service fees for registration and compliance work, with an emerging Employer of Record (EOR) line that provides managed payroll and labor-law compliance for offshore hires.

The go-to-market motion is sales-led and inside-sales-driven: prospective clients engage via website inquiry forms and "Book a Tour" CTAs, are converted by a dedicated team (including Business Development Manager Erika Lopez, Team Lead Mia Mejia, and Client Success Manager Ross Oliveros), and are onboarded through bundled service packages. Marketing is concentrated in content (blog covering Philippine compliance topics), organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), SEO-optimized location and service pages, and time-limited promotional campaigns that bundle free bookkeeping with registration or discount Corporate Secretary services. The company is founder-led (CEO Tiger Bitanga, Division Head Kate Jardin), privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, and serves a cumulative base of 2,000+ clients with a 4.8/5 Google rating.

Underlying technology is service-delivery rather than platform-based: there is no proprietary software, no API, and no mobile app — differentiation rests on regulatory expertise, in-house legal and accounting teams, the multi-CBD physical footprint, and PEZA-accredited addresses that enable tax-incentive positioning for tenants. The most significant strategic shifts since founding have been the geographic expansion from a single Ortigas office to five CBDs, the addition of EOR and foreign-incorporation offerings, and the build-out of a referral partner network (Outsource Accelerator, Lexwise, PayTabs, BSD) that extends distribution without proportional headcount cost.

Name

Loft

Legal name

Loft Spaces, Inc.

Website

https://loft.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Loft is a Philippines-based, privately-held business services company operating five coworking and virtual office locations across Metro Manila and Cebu, providing startups, SMEs, and foreign companies with bundled business registration, corporate compliance, accounting, and Employer of Record services under one provider.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Support Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace Hospitality & Office Services (Pantry, Refreshments, Supplies) (BPABAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Events Support Services (Room Setup, AV Coordination, Hospitality) (IMAIALAE), Space & Occupancy Services (Move/Add/Change, Seating, Wayfinding) (IMAIALAF), Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Coworking space rentals
• Virtual office services
• Business registration services
• Corporate compliance support
• Employer of record services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Coworking Space Rental: Loft generates revenue through hourly, half-day, full-day, and monthly desk rentals across its five Philippine locations. Desk passes are sold as open-seating arrangements in common areas, with pricing tiers designed for occasional visitors, regular freelancers, and businesses requiring flexible workspace access.
2. Virtual Office Packages: Virtual office subscriptions provide businesses with a professional registered address, mail handling, meeting room access, and business registration support. These packages serve startups, remote teams, and foreign companies needing a Philippine presence without physical office commitment.
3. Business Registration Services: Loft charges fees for end-to-end business registration support, including SEC registration, BIR registration, business permit processing, and compliance filing. Revenue is generated per registration transaction, with promotional bundles offering free bookkeeping and tax filing alongside registration packages.
4. Corporate Compliance Services: Ongoing corporate secretarial, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and HR services are offered as recurring or per-engagement professional services. Current promotions include 20% off Corporate Secretary services.
5. Meeting Room and Event Space Rental: Private meeting rooms and corporate event spaces are rented on a per-use or per-booking basis, providing revenue from businesses requiring professional meeting environments without full-time office commitment.
6. Employer of Record (EOR) Services: Loft provides Employer of Record services enabling foreign companies to legally hire Philippine-based employees without establishing a local entity, handling payroll, benefits, and compliance on behalf of client companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loft provides integrated workspace and corporate services to businesses establishing or operating in the Philippines. Its physical workspace offering includes coworking spaces, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, and corporate event space across five locations. Its professional services offering covers business registration (SEC, BIR, LGU), corporate compliance, accounting and tax services, visa assistance, HR and recruitment, government licensing, and Employer of Record for offshore hiring, anchored by virtual office packages that supply a professional registered business address.

Product overview

Loft is a Philippine-based business services company operating a platform of integrated workspace and corporate support solutions. The core offering combines physical workspace (coworking spaces, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, and corporate event space) with professional back-office services. The Virtual Office service serves as the anchor product, providing a professional business address that enables access to related services including business registration, corporate compliance, accounting, visa assistance, HR & recruitment, IT support, and government licensing. Additional offerings include Employer of Record services for offshore hiring, corporate secretarial services, tax compliance, and legal support. The company maintains five physical locations across Metro Manila (Ortigas, Quezon City, Makati, BGC) and Cebu, allowing clients to choose workspace proximity while accessing bundled corporate services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coworking Spaces Flexible shared workspace solutions with open seating, fast internet, free coffee, and printing services for startups, freelancers, and remote teams across four Metro Manila locations.
• Dedicated Desk Reserved personal desk space within Loft's coworking environment for regular members who need a consistent workspace with storage.
• Meeting Rooms Private, well-equipped rooms available by reservation for team meetings, client presentations, interviews, and group work sessions.
• Corporate Events Space Exclusive event space at the Ortigas location for company events, team activities, and corporate gatherings.
• Virtual Office Professional registered business address with mail handling, mail forwarding, meeting room access, and administrative support for entrepreneurs, remote teams, and foreign companies needing a Philippine presence.
• Business Registration End-to-end business registration services covering SEC, BIR, and local government filings for startups, SMEs, and foreign corporations establishing a Philippine presence.
• Corporate Compliance Ongoing corporate compliance support delivered by Loft's in-house legal team, including corporate secretarial services, business address changes, and corporate housekeeping.
• Accounting Services Outsourced bookkeeping, tax compliance, and payroll services delivered by Loft's in-house accounting team to SMEs and startups.
• Visa Assistance Immigration and visa processing support for foreign nationals and foreign-owned businesses operating in the Philippines.
• HR & Recruitment Human resources support including recruitment services, HR management consulting, and staffing solutions for SMEs and startups.
• IT Support Technology support services providing technical assistance to businesses operating from Loft's locations and beyond.
• Government Licensing Assistance with government agency registrations including SEC, DOH, NTC, and DOLE packages for businesses requiring specialized licenses.
• Corporate Dissolution Legal support services for companies seeking to officially close and dissolve their Philippine business entities.
• Legal Services Legal support services covering corporate needs for Loft's startup and SME clients.
• Employer of Record (EOR) Third-party employment service that manages payroll, benefits, immigration, and labor law compliance on behalf of client companies hiring Philippine-based employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ clients served across business registration, virtual office, and coworking services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sibs Coffee RoastersminorOthersSibs Coffee Roasters supplies premium single-origin and specialty coffee to Loft clients and events. They also provide mobile coffee bar services for Loft-hosted events and gatherings.
• OnCare Health SolutionsminorOthersHealth solutions provider offering FDA-approved and DOH-accredited molecular laboratory services. Provides health screening and testing services potentially accessible to Loft's business community.
• LexwiseminorOthersBusiness registration and compliance support service provider offering corporation amendments, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-Ibig registration, file processing, and taxpayer registration. Provides complementary registration services.
• LexwiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness registration and compliance support service provider offering corporation amendments, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-Ibig registration, file processing, and taxpayer registration. Services complement Loft's business registration offerings.
• Business for Sustainable Development (BSD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit industry association helping companies address societal challenges impacting business. Provides advisory services, strategy development, impact assessment, and project implementation support.
• Outsource Accelerator (GlobalTek BPO Inc.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading BPO marketplace, advisory and operator providing fully managed solutions and dedicated staffing for businesses. Potentially refers clients seeking Philippine expansion and EOR services to Loft.
• TheChalkboard Inc.minorOthersOnline marketplace connecting students with expert tutors. Digital education platform operating within the Philippine market, potentially sharing synergies with Loft's startup ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office incumbent; competes for enterprise and SME flexible-workspace demand in the Philippines and represents the price-leadership benchmark in the segment.
• IWG (Regus): World's largest flexible workspace operator (Regus, Spaces, HQ brands); directly overlaps with Loft's coworking, virtual office, and meeting room products across multiple geographies.
• Servcorp: Premium virtual office and serviced office provider with Manila presence; directly competes with Loft's virtual office packages and prestigious address offerings.

Direct peers

• KMC Solutions: Philippine-based hybrid workspace and Employer of Record provider. Most directly comparable to Loft given its overlapping mix of coworking, virtual office, and offshore hiring/EOR services targeted at foreign companies entering the Philippines.
• Common Ground: Philippine coworking operator with multiple Metro Manila locations competing for the same startup, SME, and freelancer demand as Loft's coworking and meeting room offerings.
• Booth & Partners: Philippine-based EOR and offshore employment services provider serving foreign companies; directly comparable to Loft's EOR, HR, and business registration support for market-entry clients.

Emerging players

• Multiplier: EOR and global payroll platform with Philippines coverage; competes for the same foreign-client segment seeking compliant Philippine employment without a local entity.
• Remote: Global EOR platform offering employer of record services across the Philippines; targets the same foreign-company segment as Loft with a software-led model.
• Deel: Global EOR and contractor management platform expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia; competes with Loft's EOR service for foreign companies hiring Philippine-based talent.

Regional players

• Penbrothers: Philippine-headquartered staffing and managed services firm offering offshore team setup, HR, and compliance support—adjacent competitor for Loft's HR, recruitment, and EOR offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LoftCoworkingPH
• Facebookfacebook.com/LoftCoworkingSpaces
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loftspaces
• Instagraminstagram.com/loftspacesph

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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