Guides, tax tips, and stories for Filipino freelancers.
Complete guide to BIR deductions for Filipino freelancers: OSD vs itemized, which business expenses qualify, equipment depreciation, what does not qualify, and how to document everything. For freelancers on graduated rates.
BIR Taxes FreelancingLost your corporate HMO? Here’s how Filipino freelancers can replace all three — private HMO, PhilHealth, and SSS — on their own. Real options, 2026 rates, and step-by-step setup.
Freelancing Health Insurance PhilippinesUsing the wrong form, using a US address, skipping tax ID details, and not tracking expiry — the 8 most common W-8BEN mistakes Filipino freelancers make and how to avoid them.
W-8BEN Taxes US ClientsStop competing on price. Learn how to calculate your rate, research what US clients already pay, and confidently charge what you're worth — no more converting local salary expectations into dollars.
Pricing US Clients FreelancingStep-by-step BIR registration guide — Form 1901, COR, books of accounts, receipts, RDO selection, and everything you need to go legit with the BIR as a Filipino freelancer.
BIR Taxes FreelancingLinkedIn outreach, cold email, OnlineJobs.ph, portfolio building with zero US experience, and referral loops — the five methods that actually land your first US client.
Getting Clients US Clients FreelancingCompare PayPal, Wise, Payoneer, and US bank accounts. Real fee math, not marketing fluff — and exactly which one you should use depending on your income level and client type.
Getting Paid US Clients ComparisonWise, Payoneer, Mercury, and Emona compared — get a real US routing and account number from the Philippines without a US visa or SSN. Step-by-step setup guides for each option.
US Banking Getting Paid FreelancingStep-by-step guide with real examples. Learn how to compute BIR 1701Q using the 8% flat rate, convert USD to PHP, and file on time — no spreadsheet needed.
BIR Taxes FreelancingFake clients, overpayment checks, phishing, and interview scams — the 5 most common ways Filipino freelancers get targeted and how to protect yourself.
Scams Safety FreelancingScope of work, payment terms, IP ownership, NDAs, and governing law — everything you need to know before signing that first US client contract.
Contracts US Clients LegalEverything you need to know about invoicing US clients — what to include, which currency to use, payment terms that get you paid faster, and the 6 most common mistakes that delay your money.
Invoicing US Clients Getting PaidEverything you need to know about BIR registration, the 8% flat tax vs graduated rates, quarterly filing deadlines, penalties, and how to stay compliant while freelancing for US clients.
BIR Taxes PhilippinesA complete line-by-line guide to IRS Form W-8BEN. Learn what each field means, how to claim the Philippines-US tax treaty, and common mistakes to avoid so you keep 100% of your US income.
W-8BEN Taxes US Clients