Freelancers' FAQs

• On sample [accounting] book entries . . .

• What exactly do I file with the BIR?

• How do I consolidate my Pag-IBIG contributions under my name?

• Is withholding tax really a must for freelancers?

• If I were to pay for the fourth quarter (Oct-Dec), do I use the 1701Q form?

• Since we've filed the first three quarterly tax reports, is the fourth quarter tax the only one we file on April 15?

• What are the months covered for quarterly and annual income tax returns?

• I got my COR early this month! Yay!

• Should Filipino freelancers pay income tax?

• Thank you for posting

• If I register as a single proprietor, will it mean more taxes for me even if I’m the only one in my business?

• Employee to self-employed . . . will the process of registering as a professional be different for me?

• May I ask for advice on what to do so I can resume contributions to these agencies?

• Starting a KPO business: What kind of business application should it be?

• How would a freelancer issue an OR to a foreign (or overseas) client?

• What are the required attachments?

• I'd like to ask some questions regarding 1701Q.

• Just want to ask about the 2551M (monthly percentage tax).

• Standard rates

• I've been constructing my Google site. What do I do if I want to change the name of my website--meaning, change it directly?

• I finally got my Certificate of Registration from the BIR.

• How does the payment of each type of tax work?

• What type of taxes do I pay under #22 of Form 1901?

• Can I ask for a sample copy of the letter of intent?

• Did you also pay your PTR at the municipal's office prior to registration with BIR? How much did it cost? What does the municipal office require me to pay PTR?

• Can I ask for a scanned copy of your sample receipt? 

• Do accountants charge when they are consulted?

• I was browsing the Internet for information on taxation for Filipino freelancers when I chanced upon your website.

• Should I register a business name for DTI and get a mayor's permit to apply for BIR as a freelancer?

• Would you say that EFA membership is worthwhile? Is the EFA newsletter (The Freelancer) any good? How about the e-mail discussion list? And what about the courses, have you participated in one  of them and what can you say about it? Finally--though I know I've said this is not my main goal--have you garnered new projects from being listed on the EFA website?

• How much is the OK rate for a c0-rewriting project?

For your tax queries, please ask the BIR-RDO personnel. Salamat at magandang araw po.

12 April 2011, updated 28 April 2020