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How to earn money online in the Philippines

YouTube and Etsy are open to the Philippines. The BIR wants online earners registered, and income tax starts above ₱250,000 a year.

✓ Checked 6 Nov 2026 · Next check 5 Feb 2027
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Open from the Philippines: YouTube Partner Program and Selling on Etsy. Not listed: AdSense electronic transfer, Shopify Payments and Prolific studies. Being on a platform is one thing, and getting the money out is another.

What works from the Philippines

MethodStatusWhat we found
YouTube Partner Program✓ AvailableThe Philippines is on Google’s list of program countries.
AdSense electronic transferNot listedThe Philippines is not on Google’s electronic transfer list. Google’s payment table shows cheque and wire transfer instead.
Selling on Etsy✓ AvailablePayment processing is 4.5% + 25 PHP, on top of Etsy’s 6.5% transaction fee.
Shopify PaymentsNot listedNot on Shopify’s supported list, so a store here needs another payment provider.
Prolific studiesNot listedNot on the country list Prolific publishes for participants.
TikTok Creator RewardsSources differOne guide lists it and another does not, and TikTok publishes no list, so check inside the app.
PayPal✓ AvailableWise’s guide covers withdrawing from a PayPal Philippines account to a linked local bank or card, and GCash has partnered with PayPal.
Upwork and FiverrCheck at sign-upTwo guides put Upwork in over 180 countries. Fiverr publishes no country list we could read, so confirm both at sign-up.

Tax on online income in the Philippines

  1. Register with the BIRBIR circular RMC 60-2020 says people earning through digital transactions must register.
  2. ₱250,000 a yearBelow that, income tax payable is zero.
  3. The 8% optionSelf-employed people can pay 8% on gross receipts above ₱250,000, with no deductions.
  4. FilingPwC says the tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December, and returns are due by 15 April of the next year.
  5. VATPwC gives 12%, and says you must register above PHP 3 million of gross sales in 12 months.

Quick answers

Can you make money on YouTube in the Philippines?

Yes. The Philippines is on Google’s list of program countries. AdSense pays out at $100 in US dollars, and its threshold differs by account currency.

How does Google pay in the Philippines?

Google’s payment table shows cheque and wire transfer for the Philippines.

Does PayPal work in the Philippines?

Wise’s guide covers withdrawing from a PayPal Philippines account to a linked local bank or card, and GCash has partnered with PayPal.

Do you pay tax on online income in the Philippines?

BIR circular RMC 60-2020 says people earning through digital transactions must register.

What people in the Philippines search for

Before you pay anyone

  • Offers of pay for liking videos or rating products follow a known scam pattern.
  • Never pay a fee to get a job or to withdraw your earnings.

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