Taxes
Philippines BIR Freelancer Taxes: 8% Flat Rate vs Graduated — Which Saves More?
By Riley Park8 min
Philippines
BIR
Taxes
Flat Tax
Sources & References
- TRAIN Law — Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion — Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippines. Retrieved from ↗
- Revenue Regulations No. 8-2018 — Implementing the TRAIN Law — Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippines. Retrieved from ↗
- 8% Income Tax Rate for Self-Employed — Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippines. Retrieved from ↗
Information based on publicly available official documents. Tax rates and platform fees may change; verify with the linked sources before acting.
About the author
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