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PH Businesses Buying from Canva, Google, etc.? Here’s What the BIR Wants You to Know About VAT (2025 Guide)

If Your Business Pays for Canva, Google, or AWS — This Is for You The way we run businesses has changed. Today, it’s normal for businesses and freelancers in the Philippines to use tools digital services from foreign providers like Canva for design, Zoom for meetings, Google Workspace for email,… Read MorePH Businesses Buying from Canva, Google, etc.? Here’s What the BIR Wants You to Know About VAT (2025 Guide)

Income Tax Filing in the Philippines: Most Frequently Asked Questions (1701Q, 1701A, 1701 Explained)

Filing Income Tax in the Philippines? Start Here. If you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or self-employed Filipino, then income tax filing is part of your financial life. Hindi po sya once a year lang, just like what a few believe it to be. Whether you’re preparing your 1701Q (Quarterly)… Read MoreIncome Tax Filing in the Philippines: Most Frequently Asked Questions (1701Q, 1701A, 1701 Explained)

Dear Working Moms: Here’s How to Start a Side Hustle and Register It Properly (2025 Guide)

Thinking of Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Legit Business? Hey mom — yes, you with the packed schedule and 47 tabs open in your brain. This Mother’s Day, we want to say: your side hustle is valid.Whether it’s baking cookies, tutoring kids, reselling online, or designing social media posts… Read MoreDear Working Moms: Here’s How to Start a Side Hustle and Register It Properly (2025 Guide)

Taxes for Freelancers in the Philippines 2025: Complete Guide

Taxes for Freelancers: Everything You Need to Know In 2025, the Philippines continues to experience significant growth in its freelancing sector. Estimates suggest that there are approximately 1.5 million registered freelancers in the country, a number that may be even higher when considering unregistered individuals . This surge is attributed… Read MoreTaxes for Freelancers in the Philippines 2025: Complete Guide

What Filipino Freelancers Need to Know about Upwork and VAT

Upwork VAT for Filipino freelancers If you’re a freelancer in the Philippines using Upwork, you’ve probably seen the recent announcement about a 12% VAT charge starting June 1, 2025, unless you provide a valid VAT ID. This raised understandable questions from the community: Let’s break it down—based on what Philippine… Read MoreWhat Filipino Freelancers Need to Know about Upwork and VAT

Understanding BIR Revenue Regulations 3-2025 and 14-2025: VAT on Digital Services in the Philippines

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recently released new rules that affect digital service providers (DSPs) through Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 3-2025 and its amendment, RR No. 14-2025. These regulations explain how the 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT) now applies to digital services in the Philippines. If you run a digital… Read MoreUnderstanding BIR Revenue Regulations 3-2025 and 14-2025: VAT on Digital Services in the Philippines

How to Get COR: Certificate of Registration from the BIR (Updated 2025)

Starting your business journey? Wondering on what to begin with when you want to pay taxes? Whether you’re a freelancer, a sole proprietor, or starting a corporation, getting your COR (Certificate of Registration) is one of the first—and most important—steps you need to complete. In this guide, we’ll walk you… Read MoreHow to Get COR: Certificate of Registration from the BIR (Updated 2025)