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Category: Legal and Finance

W-8BEN Form Guide for Filipino Remote Workers

Hiring a Filipino remote worker? You need Form W-8BEN before the first payment. Without it, you withhold 30% of their pay. With it, you withhold 0%. Complete line-by-line guide to filling it out correctly and avoiding common mistakes.

What Filipino Remote Workers Earn in 2026 (Survey of 2,000 Professionals)

What do Filipino remote workers actually earn in 2026? Survey of 2,000 professionals reveals real salary ranges from $5-40/hour across all roles and skills.

How Much Should I Pay a Filipino Graphic Designer in 2026

Filipino graphic designer rates in 2026 depends on experience. Entry-level to senior pricing, what’s considered too low, and negotiation tactics that actually work.

How to Verify NBI Clearance for Remote Hires in the Philippines

Learn how to verify NBI Clearance for Filipino remote hires. Use the online verification system, spot red flags, and understand what HITs actually mean.

Tax Forms for Hiring Filipino Remote Workers Explained

Hiring Filipino contractors? You don’t need 1099 forms. Just collect W-8BEN, pay them, and deduct it as a business expense. Here’s what you need to know.

Legal Checklist for Hiring Filipino Independent Contractors

Most foreign companies overthink the legal side of hiring Filipino contractors. You probably don’t need BIR registration. You likely don’t withhold Philippine taxes. But you absolutely need a solid written contract. Here’s what actually belongs in it and why it matters for both sides.

Data Security Best Practices When Hiring Filipino Virtual Assistants

The Philippines has strict data privacy laws that apply to foreign employers working with Filipino contractors. Here’s your practical guide to access control, compliance requirements, and security tools that protect both your business and your remote workers.

Insurance and Liability When Hiring Filipino Remote Workers

What if your Filipino remote worker accidentally deletes client data, sends the wrong invoice, or causes a data breach? Who’s responsible? Before you even think about insurance, you need to understand the classification problem nobody wants to talk about and what your current coverage probably doesn’t protect.

How to Keep Your Business Data Safe When Working With Filipino Remote Workers

Hiring remote workers means trusting them with sensitive business data. Here’s how to protect your company’s confidential information without micromanaging your team.

Which Delivers Better ROI? In-House Employees or Filipino Remote Contractors

That “cheap” remote worker might not be saving you money. And that expensive US employee might not be delivering the ROI you think. The truth about hiring Filipino remote workers vs in-house employees isn’t about salaries, it’s way more interesting than that.