W-8BEN & BIR Tax Compliance: EOR Guide for Filipino Admin Virtual Assistants

International tax compliance presents significant challenges when outsourcing administrative tasks to Filipino workers. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) withholding requirements, W-8BEN certification for foreign companies, and proper tax documentation demand expertise that Employer of Record services provide when hiring Filipino admin virtual assistants.
Common tax violations include incorrect withholding calculations leading to penalties, missing W-8BEN forms creating unexpected tax deductions, failure to file BIR reports on quarterly deadlines, miscalculating SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions against tax obligations, and improper documentation of international payments to Filipino admin virtual assistants. These errors expose businesses to audits, fines, and legal disputes with Philippine tax authorities.
EOR providers manage comprehensive tax compliance by calculating accurate BIR withholding based on salary levels, preparing and filing W-8BEN forms certifying non-US resident status, submitting quarterly tax reports to Philippine authorities, coordinating SSS and benefit contributions with tax obligations, and maintaining proper documentation for international payments. This expertise prevents costly mistakes when outsourcing administrative tasks to Filipino workers.
Global Squirrels' Philippine EOR entity handles all tax compliance for your Filipino admin virtual assistants, ensuring accurate BIR filings, proper W-8BEN documentation, and timely submissions. Our platform manages payroll tax calculations, benefit contributions, and regulatory reporting. Choose the Purple Plan for managing pre-sourced talent or the Orange Plan for recruitment and complete HR services—both eliminating tax risk while delivering committed administrative professionals.