Start Hiring. Pay Nothing Upfront.
No setup fees. No recruitment fees. No deposit. The entire hiring process, discovery call, matching, interviews, onboarding prep, is 100% free until your VA starts delivering results.
Start for Free TodayWhat Zero Deposit Actually Means
We mean it literally. Here's a line-by-line breakdown of everything that's free before your VA's first invoice.
No account creation fee, no onboarding kickoff fee, no admin charge for getting started.
No charge for sourcing, vetting, matching, presenting candidates, or coordinating interviews.
We don't hold any money in escrow or require a security deposit before work begins.
Your first payment is invoiced on Day 1 or 2 of your VA starting work, no advance payments, no surprises.
What Others Charge Before Day 1
The upfront cost of hiring matters. Compare what you'd pay elsewhere before your hire even starts.
| Hiring Option | Setup / Recruitment Fee | Deposit | First Invoice Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Recruiter | 15 to 25% of annual salary | Often required | Before placement |
| Freelancer Platforms | Service fee on every payment | Platform escrow hold | Upfront per project |
| Other VA Agencies | Upfront placement fee | 1 to 2 weeks deposit | At or before start |
| Armasourcing ★ You | $0, completely free | $0, no deposit | Day 1 to 2 of VA starting |
Why Most Agencies Charge Upfront, and Why We Don't
Upfront fees exist because of how traditional staffing economics work. A conventional recruiter starts sourcing from zero for every search, so they bill a placement fee, often a percentage of first-year salary, and sometimes a deposit, to cover that cost whether or not the hire works out long term. Their revenue arrives on placement day, so their incentive peaks on placement day.
Our model is different in two ways. First, recruiting runs continuously: our in-house team screens applicants year round and admits roughly the top 3% into a standing talent pool, so your search does not start from zero and does not need to be pre-funded. Second, we earn ongoing management fees while your VA works, not a one-time placement fee. Our revenue depends on your VA still performing in month six, which is why every placement comes with daily time tracking, weekly QA scoring, coaching, and a dedicated Operations Manager. When the agency only gets paid while things are working, deposits become unnecessary.
That is the honest reason a staffing agency with no placement fee is rare: it requires infrastructure most agencies have not built. See how the managed service works for the full model.
What You Don't Risk
No money before your VA's first day. No placement fee, no deposit, no setup charge, and no cost for sourcing, interviews, or onboarding prep. If we never find you the right match, you owe nothing.
What You Do Invest
Your time, honestly spent: a 30-minute discovery call, an hour or two of interviews, and real feedback during the first weeks. That investment is what makes the match accurate, and it is the only thing we ask for before billing starts.
Protection After Day 1
Zero deposit covers you before the start date. After it, the 90-Day Impact Guarantee takes over, and placement speed is covered by the 5-7 day guarantee. All three are detailed on the guarantee hub.
Why We Can Do This
We didn't remove the deposit because we can afford to lose money. We removed it because we're that confident in the match.
We Bet on Ourselves
Requiring a deposit is a hedge against your own service quality. We don't need that hedge. We're confident enough in our matching and vetting process that we're willing to front the work and get paid after you see results.
Long-Term Relationships
Our business model is built on long-term retainer relationships, not one-time placement fees. Removing upfront barriers means more clients start working with us, and when we deliver, they stay. It's better for everyone.
Cash Flow Friendly
We understand that businesses, especially growing ones, need to protect cash flow. Why should you pay thousands upfront before knowing if your VA is the right fit? You shouldn't. So we changed the model.
How Payment Actually Works
Four steps from first contact to your VA working. Only the last one involves payment.
Book a Call
30-minute discovery call. No commitment, no credit card, no contract.
Get Matched
We find 2 to 3 candidates, you interview, you choose. All free.
VA Starts
Day 1: onboarding, setup, work begins. Your first invoice goes out Day 1 or 2.
Billing Begins
Your first invoice is sent on Day 1 or 2 of your VA starting. Simple, fair, transparent.
When Billing Starts, In Plain Words
Here is the entire billing model. Everything up to and including your VA's selection is free: the discovery call, candidate matching, interviews, and onboarding preparation. Your first invoice is issued on Day 1 or 2 of your VA actually starting work. There is no charge dated before your VA's start date, ever.
Because every engagement is scoped to role, hours, and skill level, the way to plan your budget is simple: build an estimate with the Team Cost Calculator, check market pay data in the Filipino Virtual Assistant Salary Report, then get an exact quote on your free discovery call. The quote you receive before start is the number on your invoice. Hiring a full support team instead of one VA? Team billing follows the same rule, no deposits, and is scoped on the same call. See contact center teams for how multi-seat engagements work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Other Guarantees
Zero deposit is just the start. Every engagement is backed by two more guarantees.
Start With Zero Risk.
No deposit. No upfront fees. Just book a call, your perfect VA could be starting next week.
Book Your Free Call Today
