Riley Park

APAC freelance markets researcher

Riley Park focuses on freelancing ecosystems across Southeast Asia and the Philippines, tracking local tax obligations and platform-specific fee changes for independent professionals in high-growth markets.

·APAC freelance market research covering 10+ countries
·Philippines BIR and regional tax compliance specialist
·Contributor to regional freelancer advocacy groups

Articles by Riley Park

Taxes

Philippines BIR Freelancer Taxes: 8% Flat Rate vs Graduated — Which Saves More?

Filipino freelancers choose between the 8% flat tax and graduated rates plus 3% percentage tax. We run the numbers to show which option wins at different income levels.

2026-05-01 · 8 min