Philippines
The Philippines Resource Hub is designed to help businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs navigate payments and compliance in one of Southeast Asiaโs most dynamic markets. Here, youโll find guides and resources that cover critical topics such as international payments, taxes, accessing online marketplaces, and expanding into global trade. Whether youโre a freelancer working with overseas clients, an eCommerce seller tapping into regional platforms, or an established business scaling internationally, this hub provides actionable strategies to achieve your goals.
Featured resources
Common Mistakes BPOs Make When Hiring and Paying Contractors in the Philippines (And How to Avoid Them)
The Philippines is a top global hub for remote hiring and outsourcing, exporting over $30 billion in services each year. From solo freelancers to growing virtual staffing firms, Filipino talent powers businesses worldwide. In this guide, weโll break down five common mistakes Filipino BPOs make when hiring and paying contractorsโand how platforms like Payoneer can help you avoid them from the start.
How to Start Your Own Virtual Assistant Agency (Mini-BPO) in the Philippines and Get Paid Legally
Learn how to legally register your VA agency in the Philippines, issue official receipts, and receive global payments with ease using Payoneer. A must-read guide for freelancers scaling to mini-BPOs.
How to bill your international clients
Want to learn how to bill international clients when youโre based in the Philippines? In this article we spoke to three leading business owners who shared their tips to working successful international work. Learn how they collect payments and more below.
How to register your business in the Philippines with PEZA
Looking to register your business in the Philippines and receive tax incentives? Registering with the Board of Investments (BOI) and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) can help. As an entrepreneur, registering with investment promotion agencies can increase your chances of success by freeing up finances. Follow these guides to register with BOI or PEZA and take advantage of the benefits.
Top 3 benefits of being a freelancer in the Philippines
Freelancing in the Philippines has boomed in recent years, and the pandemic has accelerated this growth, making it an unstoppable trend. Since the discovery of flexible employment options, more people are considering freelancing than traditional employment. Freelancing is here to stay. If youโre making a choice in considering freelancing, whether as a side-hustle or a […]
Preferred cross-border B2B payment methods in Asia
Managing cross-border payments and handling funds internationally can be difficult for B2B companies. You want to be able to make payments to suppliers and partners, receive money from clients, and pay expenses, but without having to pay high fees or use insecure, hard-to-track payment systems. B2B businesses in Asia find it particularly tough, because there […]
Country Guides
Navigating the Shifting Trade Landscape: How Philippine Service Exporters Can Stay Resilient
Ever wonder how the economic tides across the globe ripple all the way back to the Philippines? Well, recent data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, cited by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, offers an interesting peek.
Country Guides, General Payments
Paying contractors and remote employees in the Philippines
The Philippines is one of the world’s most popular destinations when it comes to outsourcing, serving as a fountain of highly-skilled, hard-working remote employees, freelancers, and contractors. Thanks to differences in the cost of living, companies can save as much as 50% of their overhead costs while still paying a generous salary with appealing benefits. […]
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Philippines Entrepreneur Norlin Sunga Discusses Payoneer’s Request a Payment
Collecting payments for your freelancing business is not supposed to be a stressful process. With payment gateway systems like Payoneer, tasks such as sending invoices or receiving cross-border payments are simplified, allowing freelancers and online businesses to cater to the international clientele. Payoneer empowers millions of professionals and businesses from over 200 countries by providing access to […]
