OCTIS vs JuanTax vs Taxumo for BIR tax filing
Both prepare and file BIR returns online. The difference is who they price for.
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Otty's short answer
Taxumo publishes plans by taxpayer type, from a free tracker to an SMB plan at ₱2,749 per quarter on a two-year term. JuanTax Plus is priced per organisation, with an accounting-firm tier, but we could not load its pricing page, so its figures are marked Check current fee. Fast File serves individuals. Freelancers on the 8% option should look at Taxumo. Accountants managing many clients should look at JuanTax Plus.
Side by side
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| What matters | OCTISHong Kong company + OCTIS global plan | JuanTax | Taxumo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free option | 30-day money-back guarantee, terms apply | Not checked | Yes, tracking and estimates |
| 8% income tax filer plan | Not needed for the Hong Kong company; local rules apply if you trade there | Not checked | ₱2,499 per quarter (annual) |
| Micro (graduated, withholding) | Not needed for the Hong Kong company; local rules apply if you trade there | Not checked | ₱3,248 per quarter (annual) |
| SMB (VAT, corporations) | Not needed for the Hong Kong company; local rules apply if you trade there | Plus, check current fee | ₱4,248 per quarter (annual) |
| Two-year price, SMB | 10–30% below your current bill | Not published | ₱2,749 per quarter |
| Accounting-firm tier | 10–30% below your current bill | Check current fee | Retainer ₱3,000 per month plus plan |
| Plus yearly price | 10–30% below your current bill | Check current fee | Not applicable |
| Dormant business filing | Not needed for the Hong Kong company; local rules apply if you trade there | Not checked | Timeout, ₱2,699 per year |
| Works with eFPS | Not needed for the Hong Kong company; local rules apply if you trade there | No, numbers copied into eFPS | Not stated |
| File and pay in app | Not needed for the Hong Kong company; local rules apply if you trade there | Yes (Fast File) | Yes, paid plans |
If you have staff, premises or local sales in this country, its own registration and tax rules still apply. OCTIS can help you arrange them.
Data sources & disclaimer: Comparison data was compiled from publicly available sources — including the competitors' own published pricing and feature pages — captured on 9 November 2026. Figures reflect the typical or advertised pricing at that time and may have changed since; plans, inclusions and prices vary by provider, region and promotion. OCTIS is independent and not affiliated with the named companies; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. This comparison is provided in good faith for general information only and is not professional, legal or financial advice — please verify current details with each provider before deciding.
Which one fits you
OCTIS · Hong Kong company + OCTIS global plan
Choose OCTIS if you run a Hong Kong company and want bookkeeping, tax filings and audit coordination handled in one place; ask OCTIS about BIR filings for local activity.
JuanTax
Choose JuanTax if you run an accounting practice or manage several companies and want per-organisation pricing.
Taxumo
Choose Taxumo if you are a freelancer, sole proprietor or small company and want a plan matched to your tax type.
What the table does not show
Pick by your BIR taxpayer type
Taxumo's plans follow the tax type. The 8% plan covers non-VAT individuals who only file income tax and includes forms such as 1701Q. Micro adds withholding forms. SMB adds VAT and corporate forms such as 2550Q and 1702Q. If you are VAT-registered or incorporated, only the SMB plan fits.
The eFPS catch
The BIR's eFPS is meant for the top 5,000 individual taxpayers and top 20,000 private corporations, among others. A JuanTax article says enrolled taxpayers cannot use other online platforms, apart from BIR permission or forms eFPS lacks. JuanTax Plus is not connected to eFPS, so those users re-key numbers. Taxumo's page does not mention eFPS. Check your enrollment status with the BIR first.
Price pages differ in what they show
Taxumo's prices are per quarter and fall with longer terms. JuanTax Plus is priced per organisation, with a separate tier for accounting firms. We could not load JuanTax's pricing page, so no JuanTax price is shown. Confirm current prices and what is included before paying.
Where OCTIS fits
OCTIS does not file Philippine taxes or keep books there. If your Malaysian or Hong Kong company has a Philippine subsidiary, a filing tool like these handles the BIR returns while OCTIS bookkeeping keeps the home books and consolidates the subsidiary's statements. Ask about 10–30% off your current bill.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taxumo cheaper than JuanTax?
It depends on your profile. Taxumo's SMB plan is ₱4,248 per quarter on an annual term, about ₱1,416 per month. We could not confirm JuanTax Plus prices, so check its current per-organisation and accounting-firm pricing before comparing.
Can I use Taxumo or JuanTax if my company uses eFPS?
A JuanTax article says eFPS-enrolled taxpayers cannot use other platforms without BIR permission or when forms are missing in eFPS. JuanTax Plus does not connect to eFPS. Ask the BIR or the vendor before switching.
Is there a free way to compute taxes?
Taxumo's free plan tracks income and expenses and estimates taxes in real time. It does not prepare forms, file or pay. Filing needs a paid plan.
What does Taxumo Timeout do?
It files zero-activity tax forms automatically for non-operating businesses and costs ₱2,699 per year, according to Taxumo's pricing page.
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