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Questions about the freelancer pack.
Each answer says what the pack does and where to find it. Where a question turns on how a rule applies to you, the answer says so and names who can tell you.
- Is the services agreement enough on its own?
- It is a starting point for a written scope, not a substitute for advice on your specific engagement. Its disclaimer says so on every copy.
- Does the pack file anything with the BIR?
- No. The monthly earnings summary is for your own local tax; filing is yours or your accountant's.
- Which tax treatment applies to my US income?
- I can explain what the pack covers and where to find it, but I cannot tell you how a rule applies to your situation; a licensed accountant in the Philippines can.
- Does the invoice need to be in US dollars?
- A US client's accounts-payable system is set up for USD invoices, so this template renders in dollars. What currency you record for your own accounting is a separate question.
- Do I need a new W-8BEN for every client?
- Each US client that pays you directly will generally want its own copy on file; the walkthrough produces one per client from the same profile.
- Does the pack file the form with the IRS?
- No. The walkthrough produces the completed form for you to give to the client; nothing here is filed on your behalf.
- Can I use this agreement for a large, ongoing contract?
- It is a starting point for a written scope, not a substitute for advice on your specific engagement; a longer or more complex engagement should have its own agreement reviewed.
- Does the sequence threaten legal action?
- No. It references the invoice and the agreement's payment terms; it does not send a collections letter or a legal notice.
- Can I change when the reminders send?
- The sequence is loaded from your profile at the same time as the invoice, so the timing follows the terms you set there.
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