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5 years ago

Working Remotely FROM the Philippines

5 years ago
Hi guys!

I have been to the Philippines several times and have many Filipino friends there. I am looking to semi-move to the Cebu area in the next few months. (By semi-move, I mean that I will spend maybe six to nine months a year in the Philippines and three to six months back in the U.S.)

I own a small U.S. based software company and am fortunate to also have a trustworthy partner who is capable of running the day-to-do operations without me.

However, I have no interest in retiring now, and I do want to remain active in my company and continue working from within the Philippines. By working, I specifically mean that I want to continue writing software, interfacing (remotely) with clients, collaborating with my partner, etc.

I am interested in renting/leasing an office in I.T. park so that I can effectively maintain somewhat of a normal routine while abroad. Additionally, I need to be in a near brownout-free environment where I have 24 hour access to Internet as needed--as my business is very Internet-centric. I.T. park appears to have the most stable power and Internet outside of Makati so it is the right place for me.

I don't know what limitations there might be on my working remotely for my own company back in the U.S., whether it is legal for me to lease an office, if I might be allowed to hire an assistant or two. I absolutely do not want to run afoul of the Bureau of Immigration, do not want to be fined, and most definitely do not want to get blacklisted. I absolutely want to do everything as above board as possible to avoid even any trouble.

Has anyone else had experience with working from within the Philippines and especially from within Cebu? Do you know where I might find specific regulations that govern this type of remote working activity? Can you offer any advice?

I am quite thankful for any assistance you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance for your help!

William Russell
William Russell

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