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Plain-English guidance on incorporation, tax, payroll, FDA, trademark, and more — written by the team that handles these filings every day.
Stopping operations isn’t the same as closing. Here’s how to dissolve with the SEC, secure BIR tax clearance, and retire your permits — cleanly.
June 8, 2026
All guides
The Foreign Investments Negative List, minimum capital, and the structures foreign investors actually use to enter the Philippine market.
April 15, 2026
From choosing the right entity to your SEC certificate, BIR registration, and Mayor’s Permit — the full path to a legally operating Philippine company.
February 19, 2026
Every January, Philippine businesses must renew their Mayor’s Permit and settle annual BIR obligations. Here’s what’s due and how to avoid penalties.
January 9, 2026
Which tax type applies to you, what the threshold is, and how the choice affects your pricing, invoices, and monthly filings.
November 12, 2025
Registered books, organized receipts, and monthly reconciliation — the unglamorous habits that keep you BIR-compliant and audit-ready.
September 23, 2025
How to clear, file, and maintain a trademark with IPOPHL — and why a clearance search before you file can save you years of trouble.
August 5, 2025
Limited liability without a partner. How the OPC works, who it suits, and what it requires compared with a sole proprietorship.
June 17, 2025
SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, withholding tax, 13th month pay — why payroll here is more than salaries, and when outsourcing pays off.
April 28, 2025
VAT vs percentage tax, withholding, and the monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines every newly registered business must meet.
March 11, 2025
Selling food, cosmetics, supplements, or devices? Here’s how the License to Operate (LTO) and Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) actually work.
January 20, 2025
Who’s entitled, how it’s computed, and the December deadline — plus the statutory benefits every Philippine employer must provide.
November 26, 2024
Income tax holidays, reduced rates, and duty perks — how qualifying businesses use PEZA and the Board of Investments to cut their tax bill.
October 14, 2024
DTI or SEC? Liability, taxes, credibility, and cost — a practical comparison to help you pick the right structure from the start.
August 30, 2024
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