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