Freelancing is honestly the dream. Ang paperwork? Medyo hindi.

Am I Self-Employed?

Understand how BIR classifies you as self-employed, what that means for your taxes, and what you need to do before earning.

Freelancer Taxes 101

Yes, there are three different taxes involved. Here's what every Filipino freelancer needs to know about income tax.

BIR Certificate of Registration

Register as self-employed with the BIR to get your COR. Required to legally issue Official Receipts and pay taxes.

8% vs Graduated Tax

Every Filipino freelancer chooses between two ways to compute income tax. The 8% flat option is simpler and usually cheaper.

BIR Quarterly Tax Filing

How to file BIR Form 1701Q as a freelancer, including deadlines, eBIRForms walkthrough, and your rate options.

SSS for Self-Employed

How SSS works when you're your own boss. Contributions, benefits, the no-arrears rule, and the biggest mistake Filipino freelancers make.

PAG-IBIG Contributions

Hindi ka employed, pero gusto mo pa ring mag-save. Step-by-step kung paano mag-bayad ng Pag-IBIG contributions online.

Health Insurance Without an HMO

Wala nang company HMO. Here's how to build your own coverage stack, starting with PhilHealth as your base.

Official Receipts & Invoicing

The rules changed in 2024. Official Receipts are out as the primary document. Sales Invoices are in. Here's what you actually need.