Books that add up.
We keep Cebu businesses and freelancers BIR-compliant. Registration, monthly books, tax filings and payroll for one fixed fee, with a named bookkeeper you can message any time.
Klaro ang libro, klaro ang negosyo.Clear books, clear business.
- Nov 3Receipts and bank statements inreceived
- Nov 7Books closed and reconcileddone
- Nov 101601-C withholding filedfiled
- Nov 15Monthly P&L sent on WhatsAppnext
Built for small businesses in Cebu
From a solo freelancer on the 8% option to a growing corporation with staff, we handle the paperwork so you can run the business.
Working for clients here or abroad
- BIR registration as self-employed
- 8% income tax option
- Quarterly and annual returns
- ITR for visas and loans
Shops, cafés, clinics and services
- DTI, permits and BIR setup
- Monthly books and reconciliation
- Percentage or VAT filings
- Mayor's permit renewal
Growing teams with staff
- SEC, BIR and employer registration
- VAT and withholding taxes
- Payroll and remittances
- AFS and SEC GIS with our partner CPA
Everything BIR, SEC and LGU expect from you
Business registration & setup
DTI or SEC, barangay clearance, Mayor's permit, BIR registration, books of accounts, invoices and employer numbers.
COR 2303 · 1901 / 1903 · SSS · PhilHealth · Pag-IBIGBookkeeping & reports
Sales, expenses, payables and receivables recorded every month. Bank, GCash and Maya reconciled. P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
Xero · QuickBooks Online · Excel for micro businessesTax compliance
VAT or percentage tax, withholding taxes, income tax, certificates and alphalists, prepared and filed on time.
2550Q · 2551Q · 1601-C · 0619-E · 1701Q · 1702Q · 2307Payroll & remittances
Payroll runs, payslips, government contributions, 13th month pay and year-end tax adjustments.
1601-C · 2316 · 1604-C · SSS · PhilHealth · Pag-IBIGClean-up & catch-up
Behind on your books or have open cases with the BIR? We record the backlog, file missed returns and sort out penalties.
Open case check · back-recording · business closure (1905)Annual compliance & advice
Permit renewal, inventory list, audited financial statements with our partner CPA, SEC filings and regular advisory calls.
Mayor's permit · AFS · SEC GIS · BIR noticesSimple packages, fixed fees
Pick a monthly plan for your business, or pay per filing if you're a freelancer. Setup is a one-time fee.
Starter
Non-VAT sole proprietors
- Up to 50 transactions a month
- Bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
- Percentage tax and income tax filings
- Quarterly reports
Growth
VAT-registered and growing businesses
- Up to 150 transactions a month
- Everything in Starter
- VAT and withholding taxes, 2307s
- Monthly reports and permit renewal
- Quarterly advisory call
Business Plus
Corporations and OPCs
- Up to 300 transactions a month
- Everything in Growth
- Cash flow report
- AFS with our partner CPA, SEC GIS and AFS filing
- Monthly advisory call
| Freelancer service | What you get | Price (₱) |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer Start | BIR registration (1901), COR, books, invoices, 8% election, sworn declaration for your clients, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG as self-employed | 6,000 one-time |
| Quarterly income tax 1701Q | Return prepared and filed, with that quarter's invoices and 2307s recorded | 1,000 / filing |
| Quarterly percentage tax 2551Q | For freelancers not on the 8% option | 800 / filing |
| Annual income tax return 1701A | Your ITR, filed by April 15 | 2,500 / filing |
| Full year on 8%, prepaid | 3 × 1701Q plus 1701A, 10% off | 4,950 / year |
| Income documents | ITR and income proof for a visa or loan application | 1,500 |
No monthly fee. You pay as you file. Ideal for Upwork, remote-work and independent contractors earning from clients in the Philippines or abroad.
| Payroll plan | Team size | Includes | Monthly (₱) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Lite | 1–10 employees | Payroll, payslips, 1601-C, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, 13th month, 2316 | 2,500 + 200 / head |
| Payroll Pro | 11+ employees | Everything in Lite, plus leave and attendance tracking | 4,000 + 150 / head |
Example: a team of 6 on Payroll Lite is ₱2,500 + 6 × ₱200 = ₱3,700 a month.
| One-time package | Best for | Includes | Price (₱) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Up Basic | Sole proprietor | DTI, barangay, Mayor's permit, BIR COR, books, invoices, tax regime advice | 10,000 |
| Freelancer Start | Freelancer | BIR 1901, COR, books, invoices, 8% election, self-employed contributions | 6,000 |
| Start-Up Corporate | OPC or corporation | SEC registration plus everything in Basic and employer registrations | 30,000 |
| Accounting System Setup | Existing business | Chart of accounts, software setup, opening balances | 8,000 |
| Catch-Up Bookkeeping | Behind on records | Back-recording, reconciliation, unfiled returns | 2,500 / month behind |
| BIR Clean-Up | Open cases | Open case check, missed returns, penalties | from 8,000 |
| Business Closure | Retiring a business | BIR 1905, LGU retirement, final returns | from 12,000 |
Prices in Philippine pesos. Government fees (DTI, SEC, LGU, BIR, notarial) and VAT are not included. Extra transactions beyond your plan: ₱1,000 per 50. On-site visits in Metro Cebu: ₱1,500 per visit.
What would it cost you?
Answer three questions for an estimate of your monthly fee and setup. We'll confirm the exact quote after a short call.
Your month, closed by the 10th
Send your documents by WhatsApp or Google Drive. We do the rest on a fixed calendar, so you always know where your books stand.
- Day 1–3
Send
Upload sales, expenses, bank statements and payroll inputs.
- Day 4–7
Record
We record every transaction and reconcile your accounts.
- Day 8
Check
Returns are prepared, then reviewed by a second person.
- Day 9–10
File
Filed and paid. You get the confirmation on WhatsApp.
- Day 15
Report
Your monthly report and a plain-language summary.
The deadlines we watch for you
Missing one means penalties and interest. You'll get a reminder five days before anything you need to send us is due.
| Filing | Form | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Withholding on compensation | 1601-C | 10th of the following month |
| VAT / percentage tax | 2550Q / 2551Q | 25th day after the quarter ends |
| Quarterly income tax | 1701Q | May 15, Aug 15, Nov 15 |
| Annual income tax | 1701 / 1702 | April 15 |
| Mayor's permit renewal | — | January 20 |
| Employee certificates | 2316 | To staff by January 31 |
A Cebu firm, run by its founders
kwentaPH is an independent bookkeeping, tax compliance and payroll firm in Cebu City. When you sign up, you work directly with the people who built it.
Eduardo Gabud Jr.
Co-founder
Junard Ardiente
Co-founder
Work that only a licensed CPA may do, such as signing financial statements and representing you before the BIR, is handled by our partner CPA.
Common questions
What does "kwenta" mean?
In Cebuano and Filipino, kwenta means a count, an account or a sum. People also say "may kwenta" when something is worth it. It's exactly what we do.
Do I need a CPA for my business?
Most small businesses need a CPA only for audited financial statements, which are required once gross sales pass a certain threshold, and for some BIR matters. Day-to-day bookkeeping and filing don't need one. When you do, our partner CPA handles it and we coordinate everything.
I'm a freelancer paid from abroad. Do I still need to register with the BIR?
Yes. Income earned by a Philippine resident is taxable here, even if your clients are overseas. Registering also gives you an ITR for visa, loan and credit card applications. Freelancer Start gets you set up for ₱6,000.
What is the 8% option?
Self-employed individuals with gross receipts up to ₱3 million a year can elect to pay a flat 8% on gross receipts above ₱250,000, in place of graduated income tax and percentage tax. We'll tell you whether it saves you money before you choose.
I'm behind on my filings. Can you help?
Yes. We check for open cases with the BIR, record your backlog, file missed returns and work out the penalties. Catch-up bookkeeping is ₱2,500 for each month behind.
How do I send you my documents?
Through a shared Google Drive folder or WhatsApp, sorted into Sales, Expenses, Bank, Payroll and BIR. Photos of receipts are fine.
Which areas do you cover?
Metro Cebu: Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay. Most of the work happens online, and on-site visits are available for ₱1,500.
Book a free 20-minute call
Tell us about your business and we'll reply within one business day with a fixed quote.
- info@kwentaph.com
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Reply time
- Within 1 business day
- Service area
- Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Talisay