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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
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Customs Protest and Duty Refund in the Philippines: How to Dispute an Assessment
Learn how to file a customs protest and claim a duty refund in the Philippines under the CMTA, including the 15-day appeal period and where to file.
Franchise Tax Withholding in the Philippines: What Franchisees Must Know
Understand franchise tax withholding in the Philippines, from VAT and percentage tax to withholding tax on income payments to franchisors.
Representative Office Philippines Requirements: How Foreign Firms Can Set Up
Learn the representative office Philippines requirements, including SEC licensing, the $50,000 annual inward remittance, and what a representative office may and may not do.
Small Value Procurement Threshold in the Philippines Under RA 12009
What is the small value procurement threshold in the Philippines? Learn how the New Government Procurement Act and its IRR treat small value procurement.
Repatriation Obligations of Philippine Employers and Recruitment Agencies
What are the repatriation obligations of employers and recruitment agencies in the Philippines? Learn the rules under the Migrant Workers Act and DMW IRR.
BOI Incentive Application in the Philippines: Procedure and Timelines
Learn how the BOI incentive application works in the Philippines, from registration requirements to the incentives a registered enterprise may enjoy.
Night Shift Differential in the Philippines: Who Gets It and How Much
Learn how night shift differential pay is computed in the Philippines, who qualifies, and the exact percentage required by law.
Partner Fraud Investigation in the Philippines: A Joint Venture Guide
Investigating partner fraud in a Philippine joint venture? Learn the corporate remedies, cybercrime angles, and evidence rules that apply.
Branch Office vs Subsidiary in the Philippines: Which Should You Register?
Compare a branch office vs subsidiary in the Philippines: how each is registered, liability, capital, taxes, and which fits your expansion plan.
Gaming System Provider Accreditation in the Philippines: PAGCOR Rules
How to get accredited as a gaming system provider in the Philippines: PAGCOR requirements, capital, fees, cash bond, and the step-by-step process.
Common Tower Companies in the Philippines: Registration and Regulatory Requirements
Setting up a common tower company in the Philippines? Learn the franchise, NTC, and registration requirements for passive telecommunications tower infrastructure.
Election Protest Procedure in the Philippines: How Contests Are Filed and Resolved
Election protest procedure in the Philippines explained: where to file, who can contest, and how automated election results are challenged under RA 9369.
Selling Online in the Philippines as a Foreign Seller: Requirements Under the Internet Transactions Act
Selling online in the Philippines as a foreign seller? Learn the registration, disclosure, and liability requirements under the Internet Transactions Act of 2023.
Permit to Operate Environmental Philippines: Air and Water Permits for Industrial Facilities
A permit to operate environmental Philippines facilities need starts with DENR permits under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Here is the step-by-step path.
Online Marketplace Platform Liability in the Philippines: The Internet Transactions Act
How online marketplace platform liability works in the Philippines under the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 — primary, subsidiary, and solidary liability rules.
Outside Counsel Management in the Philippines: Fees, Staffing, and Value
Outside counsel management in the Philippines means controlling legal fees, staffing, and engagement terms while upholding the ethical rules that bind every lawyer.
Doing Business License Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Corporations
Learn how a foreign corporation secures a doing business license in the Philippines, from SEC registration to the Foreign Investment Negative List.
Franchise Disclosure Requirements in the Philippines: What to Know Before DTI Registration
Understand franchise disclosure requirements in the Philippines before DTI registration, including the rules that protect franchisees under the Consumer Act.
Mall Lease Agreement Philippines: Key Rules for Retailers and Tenants
Understand what a mall lease agreement in the Philippines covers, your rights as a tenant, and the Civil Code rules on rent, repairs, and deposits.
Franchise Fees in the Philippines: How Initial, Royalty, and Ad Funds Work
Understand the typical franchise fees Philippines structure — initial franchise fee, royalties, and advertising funds — and how VAT applies to each payment.
Export Documentation Philippines: Requirements and Certification Steps
Export documentation in the Philippines starts with the export declaration under the CMTA, plus clearances for regulated or restricted goods before shipment.
Can a Foreigner Own Land in the Philippines? What the Law Actually Says
Can foreigners own land in the Philippines? Learn the constitutional rule, what foreigners may legally acquire, and the corporate workarounds.
HACCP Certification in the Philippines: How the Food Safety Act Applies
HACCP certification in the Philippines is anchored on the Food Safety Act of 2013, which encourages food businesses to adopt a HACCP-based safety system.
Distribution Agreement in the Philippines: Key Rules Under Philippine Law
A distribution agreement in the Philippines is governed by contract law under the Civil Code. Learn the key rules, risks, and how to structure one.