American Working In The Philippines

[ChrisB0707 4]

I just got my 13a (spouse of a Filipino) visa from the Philippines consulate in LA. I am American and have a job offer working for Re/Max in the Philippines selling Real Estate. Does anyone know if I can work with a 13a or do I need a work permit? Is there anyone who has applied or already has a 13a that can tell me why they had to do when they arrived in the Philippines? Do I need to renew every year or not? Any and all info would be great because I'm moving there in June.

[dave01 16]

I just got my 13a (spouse of a Filipino) visa from the Philippines consulate in LA. I am American and have a job offer working for Re/Max in the Philippines selling Real Estate. Does anyone know if I can work with a 13a or do I need a work permit? Is there anyone who has applied or already has a 13a that can tell me why they had to do when they arrived in the Philippines? Do I need to renew every year or not? Any and all info would be great because I'm moving there in June.

You will not be allowed to work in the Philippines with a 13a visa

[ChrisB0707 4]

You will not be allowed to work in the Philippines with a 13a visa

Does anyone know if I can apply for a work permit?

[A and T 82]

You will not be allowed to work in the Philippines with a 13a visa

False!!! I have a 13a and im legally working , i live and work in the philippines so yes get the 13a it will save you a lot of visa fees and issues in the long run

After 1 year on probationary you can petition it to perm resident

I'm a perm resident of the philippines now days, thanks USCIS!

[ChrisB0707 4]

False!!! I have a 13a and im legally working , i live and work in the philippines so yes get the 13a it will save you a lot of visa fees and issues in the long run

After 1 year on probationary you can petition it to perm resident

I'm a perm resident of the philippines now days, thanks USCIS!

I received my 13a visa yesterday. What did you have to do so you could work legally? After you received your visa did you do anything else. I'm moving there in June to work as a real estate agent. Anything you can tell me would be great. Thanks

Any other experiences also

[dave01 16]

False!!! I have a 13a and im legally working , i live and work in the philippines so yes get the 13a it will save you a lot of visa fees and issues in the long run

After 1 year on probationary you can petition it to perm resident

I'm a perm resident of the philippines now days, thanks USCIS!

If he got his 13a from the embassy in the US there is no 1 year wait for it to be permanent, it already is. When I said that you couldn't work on the 13a I neglected to type the word " alone " before I hit the button to post it. Depending on where you live in the Philippines you will get different answers to whether or not you have to get a DOL permit. You will have to get a BIR and a TIN number plus file a tax return for the Philippines as well as the US after you start working. You will also have to pay SSS and if you have employees you will have to pay Phil Health along with SSS for them. Don't forget about the 60-40 ownership rules for companies and corporations. I also live here permanently and used to work here, what a pain.

[ChrisB0707 4]

If he got his 13a from the embassy in the US there is no 1 year wait for it to be permanent, it already is. When I said that you couldn't work on the 13a I neglected to type the word " alone " before I hit the button to post it. Depending on where you live in the Philippines you will get different answers to whether or not you have to get a DOL permit. You will have to get a BIR and a TIN number plus file a tax return for the Philippines as well as the US after you start working. You will also have to pay SSS and if you have employees you will have to pay Phil Health along with SSS for them. Don't forget about the 60-40 ownership rules for companies and corporations. I also live here permanently and used to work here, what a pain.

I got my 13a in Los Angeles so I am already permanent is that correct? I will be working for a owner of a Re/Max as a Real Estate Sales Agent so I won't be working alone. What is a BIR and SSS? Is it true that the US has an agreement with the Philippines to not tax you on money the Philippines taxes you on already? Any and all info you can give me would be great. I want to work ASAP after arriving so is there anything I can do in advance?

[actob99 156]

I received my 13a visa yesterday. What did you have to do so you could work legally? After you received your visa did you do anything else. I'm moving there in June to work as a real estate agent. Anything you can tell me would be great. Thanks

Any other experiences also

Don't forget about the extremely high tax rate...

[LSnBigBear 61]

If he got his 13a from the embassy in the US there is no 1 year wait for it to be permanent, it already is. When I said that you couldn't work on the 13a I neglected to type the word " alone " before I hit the button to post it. Depending on where you live in the Philippines you will get different answers to whether or not you have to get a DOL permit. You will have to get a BIR and a TIN number plus file a tax return for the Philippines as well as the US after you start working. You will also have to pay SSS and if you have employees you will have to pay Phil Health along with SSS for them. Don't forget about the 60-40 ownership rules for companies and corporations. I also live here permanently and used to work here, what a pain.

Good advice. I have been through the pain there starting and running my own business as well as running a PEZA company .... Best thing is if you are sponsored by a PEZA or IT Company that is an approved foreign business in the Philippines.. I do not know how anyone can work "legally" unless the above is completed as the RP is strict on foreigners working and taking their fellow countrymen/women's jobs.