Yes. AI companies buy records from software companies, and Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in the Philippines. Published payouts for this kind of company run ₱3.2M to ₱32M ($50K to $500K), from Mercor's private-code listing. Code written for overseas clients usually belongs to them; license only your own products, with secrets removed.
What software company records AI buyers want
Most buyers prioritize US and Western companies, so Turing's codebase track is the clearest route.
Mercor runs a software company listing for private code; Turing buys codebases and full operating records.
| Record | Why buyers want it |
|---|---|
| Repositories with full history | Turing buys codebases alone for $10K to $100K+. |
| Tickets linked to commits | Linkage multiplies value. |
| Product specs and design docs | Show why decisions were made. |
| Support histories | Real user problems and fixes. |
Which AI data buyers accept Philippine software companies
English-language operations help, but most buyers prioritize US and Western companies.
| Buyer | Fit for the Philippines | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| micro1 | Case by case | Considered when demand fits; English records required; lists technology companies |
| Mercor | Strong fit | Software company listing (private code): $50K to $500K published |
| Handshake AI | Possible | Names software; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| Turing | Possible | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |
Published payouts in PHP
Mercor's private-code listing is the closest published figure for software companies, converted to PHP. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.
| Published figure | USD | PHP |
|---|---|---|
| Mercor, private-code listing | $50K to $500K | ₱3.2M to ₱32M |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | ₱32M to ₱130M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | ₱6.4M to ₱250M+ |
Philippine rules for software companies
Code written for overseas clients usually belongs to them; license only your own products, with secrets removed.
Any personal data left in the records falls under Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173); the Philippine privacy steps apply to every industry. Before anything leaves, exclude:
- Secrets, keys and credentials in code.
- Customer data in support tickets and databases.
- Open-source code under licenses that travel with it.
Source: National Privacy Commission: Data Privacy Act of 2012
How much do AI companies pay for a codebase?
Turing says a repository alone typically pays $10K to $100K or more, and Mercor publishes $50K to $500K for private code. Code linked to its tickets, reviews and design docs earns the upper end.
Our guide covers this in depth: Can a company sell its source code to AI companies?.
US tax on the license fee
For the Philippines: A US-Philippines treaty applies; confirm the royalty rate with a tax adviser.
Source: IRS: Tax treaty tables
Common questions
Do AI companies buy software company data in the Philippines?
Yes. Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in the Philippines. Most buyers prioritize US and Western companies, so Turing's codebase track is the clearest route.
How much do AI companies pay for software company data?
Published payouts for this kind of company run ₱3.2M to ₱32M ($50K to $500K), from Mercor's private-code listing, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.
Is it legal for a software company in the Philippines to sell company data?
Code written for overseas clients usually belongs to them; license only your own products, with secrets removed.
How much do AI companies pay for a codebase?
Turing says a repository alone typically pays $10K to $100K or more, and Mercor publishes $50K to $500K for private code. Code linked to its tickets, reviews and design docs earns the upper end.
Sources and further reading
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