Philippines tax for aliens — Philippine-source only, not remittance

What the codes mean3 terms in plain language

NRA-ETB: nonresident alien engaged in a trade or business — taxed only on local-source income
DTA: double-tax agreement between two countries
Article 4: the treaty tie-breaker that assigns one tax residence

What the Philippines reaches

Aliens (resident or not): Philippine-source income only (

yes

Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines

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). There is no remittance basis that taxes foreign income when it is brought onshore (

yes

Source NIRC §23(D) — foreign-source income of aliens is outside the Philippine charge; remittance does not change source

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Resident citizens: worldwide income (

yes

Source NIRC §23(A) — a citizen residing in the Philippines is taxable on income from sources within and without

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). The citizenship line is the real split — not the tourist stamp.

The 180-day NRA gate

Stay of more than

180 days

Source NIRC §25(A) — aggregate stay of more than 180 days in any calendar year deems a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business

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in a calendar year (

yes

Source NIRC Title II — individual income tax computed per calendar/taxable year; §25(A) gate is 'any calendar year'

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) deems a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business. That NRA-ETB is taxed like a resident alien — still on Philippine-source income only (

yes

Source NIRC §25(A)(1) — NRA-ETB taxed in the same manner as a resident alien on taxable income from sources within the Philippines

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). Crossing 180 days does not automatically make you a resident alien (

yes

Source NIRC §25(A) deems NRA-ETB; §22 resident-alien definition is separate (residence / not a mere transient)

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Stay of 180 days or less without trade or business (NRA-NETB): generally a

25%

Source NIRC §25(B) — nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business: 25% of gross Philippine-source income of the listed kinds

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final tax on gross Philippine-source income of the kinds listed in §25(B).

CompareThailand taxes residents on remitted foreign income. The Philippines, for aliens, leaves foreign-source income outside the charge even if the wire lands in Manila — unless source rules say the income was Philippine-source to begin with (for example, services performed physically in the Philippines).

Graduated PIT rates (2023 onwards)

Resident aliens and NRA-ETB use the graduated table on Philippine-source taxable income (

yes

Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35

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). Schedule effective

2023-01-01

Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35

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under TRAIN —

Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35

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brackets, top rate

35%

Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35

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. NRA-NETB stays on the §25(B) final rate above, not this table.

Bracket	Taxable income / year (up to)	Marginal rate
1	250000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	0% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
2	400000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	15% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
3	800000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	20% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
4	2000000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	25% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
5	8000000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	30% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
6 (above)	—	35% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

Evidence and sources23 dated facts for Philippines tax for aliens — Philippine-source only, 180-day NRA gate

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Aliens (resident or not) are taxed only on Philippine-source income — not worldwide
NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines
yes
Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines
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No remittance basis for aliens: bringing foreign income onshore does not make it Philippine-taxable
NIRC §23(D) — foreign-source income of aliens is outside the Philippine charge; remittance does not change source
yes
Source NIRC §23(D) — foreign-source income of aliens is outside the Philippine charge; remittance does not change source
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Days of stay that deem a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business (more than)
NIRC §25(A) — aggregate stay of more than 180 days in any calendar year deems a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business
180 days
Source NIRC §25(A) — aggregate stay of more than 180 days in any calendar year deems a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business
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NRA-ETB is taxed like a resident alien — still on Philippine-source income only
NIRC §25(A)(1) — NRA-ETB taxed in the same manner as a resident alien on taxable income from sources within the Philippines
yes
Source NIRC §25(A)(1) — NRA-ETB taxed in the same manner as a resident alien on taxable income from sources within the Philippines
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Final tax rate on gross Philippine-source income for NRA-NETB
NIRC §25(B) — nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business: 25% of gross Philippine-source income of the listed kinds
25%
Source NIRC §25(B) — nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business: 25% of gross Philippine-source income of the listed kinds
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The 180-day NRA-ETB gate is measured in a calendar year
NIRC Title II — individual income tax computed per calendar/taxable year; §25(A) gate is 'any calendar year'
yes
Source NIRC Title II — individual income tax computed per calendar/taxable year; §25(A) gate is 'any calendar year'
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Only resident citizens (not aliens) face Philippine tax on worldwide income
NIRC §23(A) — a citizen residing in the Philippines is taxable on income from sources within and without
yes
Source NIRC §23(A) — a citizen residing in the Philippines is taxable on income from sources within and without
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Crossing 180 days makes you NRA-ETB, not automatically a resident alien
NIRC §25(A) deems NRA-ETB; §22 resident-alien definition is separate (residence / not a mere transient)
yes
Source NIRC §25(A) deems NRA-ETB; §22 resident-alien definition is separate (residence / not a mere transient)
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Graduated PIT bracket 1 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
250000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 1 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
0%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 2 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
400000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 2 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
15%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 3 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
800000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 3 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
20%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 4 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
2000000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 4 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
25%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 5 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
8000000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 5 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
30%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT bracket 6 rate (above ₱8,000,000)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
35%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Number of graduated PIT brackets (2023 onwards)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
6
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Top marginal PIT rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
35%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Current graduated schedule effective date
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
2023-01-01
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Graduated PIT table applies to resident aliens and NRA-ETB on PH-source income
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
yes
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Next doors

US → Philippines · tax — treaty, saving clause, Art 18 pensions, totalization gap.
Philippines visa and earn — the stay and work doors, live.
Contrast: Thailand tax (remittance) · Vietnam tax (resident worldwide).

Common questions

Does the Philippines tax my worldwide income if I live there?

Not if you are an alien. NIRC §23(D) taxes alien individuals — whether resident or not — only on income from sources within the Philippines. Resident citizens face worldwide tax under §23(A). That citizenship split is the core of the Philippine machine.

What does the 180-day rule actually do?

It changes how a nonresident alien is taxed on Philippine-source income. Stay of more than 180 days in a calendar year deems you a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business (NRA-ETB) under §25(A) — progressive rates on net PH-source income, like a resident alien. Stay of 180 days or less (NRA-NETB) is generally a 25% final tax on gross PH-source income of the listed kinds (§25(B)). It does not pull foreign-source income into the Philippine charge.

If I remit a US pension into a Manila bank, is it taxed in the Philippines?

Remittance alone does not change source. Foreign-source income of an alien stays outside §23(D). Source turns on where the services were performed or where the property sits (§42), not on which bank receives the wire. Treaty overlays (for example US–PH Art 18) can still allocate taxing rights — that is a separate page.

What rates apply once I have Philippine-source income as a resident alien or NRA-ETB?

The TRAIN graduated table effective 1 January 2023: 0% up to ₱250,000, then 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, and 35% above ₱8,000,000 (RA 10963 amending NIRC §24(A)). NRA-NETB stays on the §25(B) 25% final tax on gross of the listed kinds — not this table.

Is this the whole Philippines picture?

No. This is the tax door only. SRRV stay, Alien Employment Permit / 9(g) work authority, and each passport's treaty with the Philippines are separate layers. This page does not price any of them.

Philippines tax is the destination machine. Your passport still has its own traps — open the matching overlay.

Eight passports · Philippines

Passport overlays for Philippines

Passport	Treaty	Short-stay	Relief	Open
Australia	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Australia treaty in force (effective 1980-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → closer personal and economic relations (citizenship is a factor, not a rung) Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art 4(3)–(4) (heading: Residence), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the year of income or taxable year of the work State, plus the employer and permanent-establishment limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art. 24 — each State grants a credit for income tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty and domestic-law limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	AU → Philippines tax
Singapore	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Singapore treaty in force (effective 1997-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → mutual agreement Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art. 14 — the other-employment limb uses 183 days in the calendar year; professional services use a separate 90-day limb Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	tax credit Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art. 22 — both States grant credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, with additional tax-sparing provisions Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	SG → Philippines tax
South Korea	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — South Korea treaty in force (effective 1987-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: RESIDENT), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art. 23 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	KR → Philippines tax
China	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — China treaty in force (effective 2002-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source China–Philippines DTA Art 4(2), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source China–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source China–Philippines DTA Art. 23 — China grants credit for Philippine tax and the Philippines grants credit for Chinese tax, subject to domestic-law limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CN → Philippines tax
Japan	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Japan treaty in force (effective 1981-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 no individual cascade — dual residence goes straight to competent-authority mutual agreement Source Japan–Philippines DTA Art 4(2), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Japan–Philippines Convention Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source Japan–Philippines Convention Art. 23 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	JP → Philippines tax
United Kingdom	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — United Kingdom treaty in force (effective 1979-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source United Kingdom–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source UK–Philippines Convention Art. 14(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the fiscal year concerned, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source UK–Philippines Convention Art. 21 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	UK → Philippines tax
Canada	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Canada treaty in force (effective 1977-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source Canada–Philippines DTA Art IV(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Canada–Philippines Convention Art. XV(2) — presence must not exceed 183 days in the calendar year, but the treaty then uses an alternative CAD 2,500 remuneration limb or the employer/PE limb Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	tax credit (deduction from tax payable) Source Canada–Philippines Convention relief article — each State deducts qualifying tax paid in the other State from its tax payable, within the ordinary credit limitation Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CA → Philippines tax
United States	yes Source US–Philippines Income Tax Convention, signed Manila 1 Oct 1976; entered into force 16 Oct 1982 (irs.gov/pub/irs-trty/philip.pdf) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → citizenship Source US–Philippines Convention Art 3(2) dual-residence tie-breaker cascade Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	90 Source US–Philippines Convention Art 16(2)(a) — ≤90 days in the taxable year (NOT 183; unique short threshold among ThonExpat pairs) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary foreign tax credit Source US–Philippines Convention Art 23 — Relief from Double Taxation (US credits PH tax; PH credits US tax); saving-clause exception under Art 6(4) — IRS philip.pdf Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	US → Philippines tax

Other headaches on Philippines SSA · pensions · remittance · traps

Passport	SSA	Pensions	Foreign income	Home traps
AU	no Source DSS — Australia international social security agreements list does not include the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source AU–PH Agreement Art 18(1) — pensions (including government pensions) and annuities taxable only in the residence State (PH unregistered-plan exception) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source au_vn_tax / AU-side traps — residency tests, CGT deemed disposal, superannuation reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
SG	no Source CPF Board / Singapore domestic CPF regime — no Singapore–Philippines social security / CPF totalisation agreement published; same gate as sg_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force (nguon/SG_SIDE_TRAPS.md pattern) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source SG–PH Agreement Art 17(1) (IRAS / BIR texts) — subject to Art 18(1), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment arising in a Contracting State shall be taxable only in that State (source State) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source sg_vn_tax — territorial base, IR21, CPF status reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
KR	yes Source NPS — Korea–Philippines social security agreement entered into force 1 April 2024 (totalization category) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source KR–PH Agreement Art 18(1) (BIR Korea treaty PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State; Art 18(2) social-security pensions taxable only in the paying State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source kr_vn_tax — 183-day span / exit tax / NPS traps reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CN	no Source MOHRSS / published China bilateral social security partner list (13 countries) does not include Philippines — same gate as cn_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CN–PH Agreement Art 18(1) (BIR China treaty PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State; Art 18(2) public social-security pensions taxable only in the paying State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source cn_vn_tax — six-year rule / domicile / hukou clearance reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
JP	yes Source Japan Pension Service — Status of Agreements in Force lists the Philippines among Japan’s implemented SSA partners Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source JP–PH Agreement Art 18 (MOF Japan synthesised EN PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment and annuities taxable only in the residence State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source jp_vn_tax — exit tax / nenkin traps reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
UK	yes Source GOV.UK Reciprocal agreements — Philippines listed among UK bilateral social security agreement countries Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source UK–PH Convention Art 17 (GOV.UK consolidated text) — subject to Art 18, pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source uk_vn_tax — SRT, TNR CGT, FIG reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CA	yes Source CRA — Canada–Philippines social security agreement EIF 1 March 1997 (CPT64) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CA–PH Convention (Finance Canada official text) — pensions and annuities arising in a Contracting State and paid to a resident of the other shall be taxable only in the State in which they arise; periodic pension source tax shall not exceed 30% of the amount by which total payments in the period exceed CAD 5,000 (or PH peso equivalent) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source ca_vn_tax — departure tax, OAS/GIS residency traps reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
US	no Source SSA — U.S. International Social Security (Totalization) Agreements list does not include the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source US–Philippines Convention Art 19 — social security/public pensions taxable only in the paying State; Art 6(4) saving-clause exception Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source nguon/US_SIDE_TRAPS.md — FBAR / Form 8938 / FEIE gates; PFIC & expatriation dollars not modelled Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

What the codes mean3 terms in plain language

NRA-ETB: nonresident alien engaged in a trade or business — taxed only on local-source income
DTA: double-tax agreement between two countries
Article 4: the treaty tie-breaker that assigns one tax residence

What the Philippines reaches

Aliens (resident or not): Philippine-source income only (

yes

Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

). There is no remittance basis that taxes foreign income when it is brought onshore (

yes

Source NIRC §23(D) — foreign-source income of aliens is outside the Philippine charge; remittance does not change source

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

Resident citizens: worldwide income (

yes

Source NIRC §23(A) — a citizen residing in the Philippines is taxable on income from sources within and without

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

). The citizenship line is the real split — not the tourist stamp.

The 180-day NRA gate

Stay of more than

180 days

Source NIRC §25(A) — aggregate stay of more than 180 days in any calendar year deems a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

in a calendar year (

yes

Source NIRC Title II — individual income tax computed per calendar/taxable year; §25(A) gate is 'any calendar year'

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

) deems a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business. That NRA-ETB is taxed like a resident alien — still on Philippine-source income only (

yes

Source NIRC §25(A)(1) — NRA-ETB taxed in the same manner as a resident alien on taxable income from sources within the Philippines

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

). Crossing 180 days does not automatically make you a resident alien (

yes

Source NIRC §25(A) deems NRA-ETB; §22 resident-alien definition is separate (residence / not a mere transient)

Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

Stay of 180 days or less without trade or business (NRA-NETB): generally a

25%

Source NIRC §25(B) — nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business: 25% of gross Philippine-source income of the listed kinds

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

final tax on gross Philippine-source income of the kinds listed in §25(B).

Graduated PIT rates (2023 onwards)

Resident aliens and NRA-ETB use the graduated table on Philippine-source taxable income (

yes

Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

). Schedule effective

2023-01-01

Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

under TRAIN —

Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

brackets, top rate

35%

Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35

Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh

Open primary URL

Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

. NRA-NETB stays on the §25(B) final rate above, not this table.

Bracket	Taxable income / year (up to)	Marginal rate
1	250000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	0% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
2	400000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	15% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
3	800000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	20% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
4	2000000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	25% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
5	8000000 PHP Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	30% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
6 (above)	—	35% Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

Evidence and sources23 dated facts for Philippines tax for aliens — Philippine-source only, 180-day NRA gate

The readable briefing above uses these cells. Open a source only when you need to verify a number, date, or legal gate.

Aliens (resident or not) are taxed only on Philippine-source income — not worldwide
NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines
yes
Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
No remittance basis for aliens: bringing foreign income onshore does not make it Philippine-taxable
NIRC §23(D) — foreign-source income of aliens is outside the Philippine charge; remittance does not change source
yes
Source NIRC §23(D) — foreign-source income of aliens is outside the Philippine charge; remittance does not change source
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Days of stay that deem a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business (more than)
NIRC §25(A) — aggregate stay of more than 180 days in any calendar year deems a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business
180 days
Source NIRC §25(A) — aggregate stay of more than 180 days in any calendar year deems a nonresident alien engaged in trade or business
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
NRA-ETB is taxed like a resident alien — still on Philippine-source income only
NIRC §25(A)(1) — NRA-ETB taxed in the same manner as a resident alien on taxable income from sources within the Philippines
yes
Source NIRC §25(A)(1) — NRA-ETB taxed in the same manner as a resident alien on taxable income from sources within the Philippines
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Final tax rate on gross Philippine-source income for NRA-NETB
NIRC §25(B) — nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business: 25% of gross Philippine-source income of the listed kinds
25%
Source NIRC §25(B) — nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business: 25% of gross Philippine-source income of the listed kinds
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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The 180-day NRA-ETB gate is measured in a calendar year
NIRC Title II — individual income tax computed per calendar/taxable year; §25(A) gate is 'any calendar year'
yes
Source NIRC Title II — individual income tax computed per calendar/taxable year; §25(A) gate is 'any calendar year'
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Only resident citizens (not aliens) face Philippine tax on worldwide income
NIRC §23(A) — a citizen residing in the Philippines is taxable on income from sources within and without
yes
Source NIRC §23(A) — a citizen residing in the Philippines is taxable on income from sources within and without
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Crossing 180 days makes you NRA-ETB, not automatically a resident alien
NIRC §25(A) deems NRA-ETB; §22 resident-alien definition is separate (residence / not a mere transient)
yes
Source NIRC §25(A) deems NRA-ETB; §22 resident-alien definition is separate (residence / not a mere transient)
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Graduated PIT bracket 1 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
250000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 1 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
0%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 2 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
400000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 2 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
15%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 3 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
800000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 3 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
20%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 4 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
2000000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 4 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
25%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 5 taxable income up to (annual)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
8000000 PHP
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 5 marginal rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
30%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT bracket 6 rate (above ₱8,000,000)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
35%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Number of graduated PIT brackets (2023 onwards)
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
6
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Top marginal PIT rate
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
35%
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Current graduated schedule effective date
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
2023-01-01
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Graduated PIT table applies to resident aliens and NRA-ETB on PH-source income
BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
yes
Source BIR Form 1700 (Jan 2018 ENCS) TABLE 2 — Tax Rates effective January 1, 2023 and onwards (BIR CDN). Schedule matches RA 10963 (TRAIN) Sec. 24(A)(2)(a) post-2022 rates: 0/15/20/25/30/35
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Next doors

US → Philippines · tax — treaty, saving clause, Art 18 pensions, totalization gap.
Philippines visa and earn — the stay and work doors, live.
Contrast: Thailand tax (remittance) · Vietnam tax (resident worldwide).

Common questions

Does the Philippines tax my worldwide income if I live there?

What does the 180-day rule actually do?

If I remit a US pension into a Manila bank, is it taxed in the Philippines?

What rates apply once I have Philippine-source income as a resident alien or NRA-ETB?

Is this the whole Philippines picture?

No. This is the tax door only. SRRV stay, Alien Employment Permit / 9(g) work authority, and each passport's treaty with the Philippines are separate layers. This page does not price any of them.

Philippines tax is the destination machine. Your passport still has its own traps — open the matching overlay.

Eight passports · Philippines

Passport overlays for Philippines

Passport	Treaty	Short-stay	Relief	Open
Australia	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Australia treaty in force (effective 1980-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → closer personal and economic relations (citizenship is a factor, not a rung) Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art 4(3)–(4) (heading: Residence), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the year of income or taxable year of the work State, plus the employer and permanent-establishment limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art. 24 — each State grants a credit for income tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty and domestic-law limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	AU → Philippines tax
Singapore	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Singapore treaty in force (effective 1997-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → mutual agreement Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art. 14 — the other-employment limb uses 183 days in the calendar year; professional services use a separate 90-day limb Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	tax credit Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art. 22 — both States grant credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, with additional tax-sparing provisions Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	SG → Philippines tax
South Korea	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — South Korea treaty in force (effective 1987-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: RESIDENT), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art. 23 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	KR → Philippines tax
China	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — China treaty in force (effective 2002-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source China–Philippines DTA Art 4(2), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source China–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source China–Philippines DTA Art. 23 — China grants credit for Philippine tax and the Philippines grants credit for Chinese tax, subject to domestic-law limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CN → Philippines tax
Japan	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Japan treaty in force (effective 1981-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 no individual cascade — dual residence goes straight to competent-authority mutual agreement Source Japan–Philippines DTA Art 4(2), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Japan–Philippines Convention Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source Japan–Philippines Convention Art. 23 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	JP → Philippines tax
United Kingdom	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — United Kingdom treaty in force (effective 1979-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source United Kingdom–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source UK–Philippines Convention Art. 14(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the fiscal year concerned, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source UK–Philippines Convention Art. 21 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	UK → Philippines tax
Canada	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Canada treaty in force (effective 1977-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source Canada–Philippines DTA Art IV(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Canada–Philippines Convention Art. XV(2) — presence must not exceed 183 days in the calendar year, but the treaty then uses an alternative CAD 2,500 remuneration limb or the employer/PE limb Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	tax credit (deduction from tax payable) Source Canada–Philippines Convention relief article — each State deducts qualifying tax paid in the other State from its tax payable, within the ordinary credit limitation Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CA → Philippines tax
United States	yes Source US–Philippines Income Tax Convention, signed Manila 1 Oct 1976; entered into force 16 Oct 1982 (irs.gov/pub/irs-trty/philip.pdf) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → citizenship Source US–Philippines Convention Art 3(2) dual-residence tie-breaker cascade Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	90 Source US–Philippines Convention Art 16(2)(a) — ≤90 days in the taxable year (NOT 183; unique short threshold among ThonExpat pairs) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary foreign tax credit Source US–Philippines Convention Art 23 — Relief from Double Taxation (US credits PH tax; PH credits US tax); saving-clause exception under Art 6(4) — IRS philip.pdf Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	US → Philippines tax

Other headaches on Philippines SSA · pensions · remittance · traps

Passport	SSA	Pensions	Foreign income	Home traps
AU	no Source DSS — Australia international social security agreements list does not include the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source AU–PH Agreement Art 18(1) — pensions (including government pensions) and annuities taxable only in the residence State (PH unregistered-plan exception) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source au_vn_tax / AU-side traps — residency tests, CGT deemed disposal, superannuation reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
SG	no Source CPF Board / Singapore domestic CPF regime — no Singapore–Philippines social security / CPF totalisation agreement published; same gate as sg_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force (nguon/SG_SIDE_TRAPS.md pattern) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source SG–PH Agreement Art 17(1) (IRAS / BIR texts) — subject to Art 18(1), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment arising in a Contracting State shall be taxable only in that State (source State) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source sg_vn_tax — territorial base, IR21, CPF status reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
KR	yes Source NPS — Korea–Philippines social security agreement entered into force 1 April 2024 (totalization category) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source KR–PH Agreement Art 18(1) (BIR Korea treaty PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State; Art 18(2) social-security pensions taxable only in the paying State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source kr_vn_tax — 183-day span / exit tax / NPS traps reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CN	no Source MOHRSS / published China bilateral social security partner list (13 countries) does not include Philippines — same gate as cn_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CN–PH Agreement Art 18(1) (BIR China treaty PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State; Art 18(2) public social-security pensions taxable only in the paying State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source cn_vn_tax — six-year rule / domicile / hukou clearance reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
JP	yes Source Japan Pension Service — Status of Agreements in Force lists the Philippines among Japan’s implemented SSA partners Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source JP–PH Agreement Art 18 (MOF Japan synthesised EN PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment and annuities taxable only in the residence State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source jp_vn_tax — exit tax / nenkin traps reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
UK	yes Source GOV.UK Reciprocal agreements — Philippines listed among UK bilateral social security agreement countries Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source UK–PH Convention Art 17 (GOV.UK consolidated text) — subject to Art 18, pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source uk_vn_tax — SRT, TNR CGT, FIG reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CA	yes Source CRA — Canada–Philippines social security agreement EIF 1 March 1997 (CPT64) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CA–PH Convention (Finance Canada official text) — pensions and annuities arising in a Contracting State and paid to a resident of the other shall be taxable only in the State in which they arise; periodic pension source tax shall not exceed 30% of the amount by which total payments in the period exceed CAD 5,000 (or PH peso equivalent) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source ca_vn_tax — departure tax, OAS/GIS residency traps reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
US	no Source SSA — U.S. International Social Security (Totalization) Agreements list does not include the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source US–Philippines Convention Art 19 — social security/public pensions taxable only in the paying State; Art 6(4) saving-clause exception Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source nguon/US_SIDE_TRAPS.md — FBAR / Form 8938 / FEIE gates; PFIC & expatriation dollars not modelled Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.