Invoice maker for the Philippines
Professional invoices for clients in the Philippines and abroad, with your TIN.
Local rules
How invoicing works in the Philippines
Bill clients in the Philippines and abroad with clear, professional invoices: your TIN, VAT at 12% if you're VAT-registered, and payment details clients can act on.
At a glance
Invoicing in the Philippines
- Currency
- Philippine peso (PHP, ₱)
- Tax
- VAT, or percentage tax for non-VAT businesses
- Tax number
- TIN, e.g. 123-456-789-00000 (with branch code)
- Registration
- VAT registration is required once gross sales pass ₱3 million a year. Below that, most businesses pay a percentage tax instead.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in the Philippines must include
What the rules in the Philippines ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- Your registered name, business style and address
- Your TIN with branch code, and "VAT" or "Non-VAT Registered"
- A serial invoice number and the date
- The buyer's name, address and TIN where required
- A description, quantity and unit price
- The amount, with VAT shown separately if you're VAT-registered
- The total amount due
Tax rates
VAT, or percentage tax for non-VAT businesses rates in the Philippines
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 12% | VAT-registered businesses |
| Percentage tax | 3% | Non-VAT businesses below the ₱3 million threshold |
| Zero-rated | 0% | For example qualifying export sales and services |
Good to know
BIR-registered invoices
For local sales, your official invoices must be BIR-authorized: printed by an accredited printer or issued from a registered system. Use BillHeron for clients abroad, billing statements and quotes, next to your registered invoices.
Invoices replaced receipts
Since the Ease of Paying Taxes Act took effect in 2024, the invoice is the main document for both goods and services, instead of the official receipt.
Clients abroad
Many freelancers bill overseas clients in USD. Services to foreign clients paid in foreign currency can be zero-rated for VAT, so check how this applies to you.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an online invoice for BIR?
For local sales, official invoices must be BIR-authorized, either printed with an Authority to Print or issued from a registered system. An online invoice like this one is ideal for overseas clients, billing statements and quotes.
Do I charge VAT as a freelancer in the Philippines?
Only if you're VAT-registered, which is required once gross sales pass ₱3 million a year. Below that you usually pay percentage tax instead and don't add VAT to your invoices.
How do I invoice clients abroad?
Send an invoice in their currency, usually USD, with your details, the services, the amount and your payment details, like your bank, Wise or PayPal. Keep your BIR requirements in mind for your own records.
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