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Importing Vehicles into the Philippines: Tariffs, Customs Rules and Requirements
Importing vehicles into the Philippines means paying customs duties and taxes and lodging a goods declaration with the Bureau of Customs under the CMTA.
Foreign Equity in Renewable Energy Projects in the Philippines: Ownership Rules
Foreign equity in renewable energy Philippines: how ownership rules work under the Renewable Energy Act and the Electric Power Industry Reform Act.
Property Due Diligence in the Philippines: Checking a Land Title Before You Buy
Property due diligence in the Philippines means verifying the land title, checking for encumbrances, and confirming tax clearances before you buy real estate.
Food Safety Compliance in the Philippines: What the Food Safety Act of 2013 Requires
Food safety compliance in the Philippines is governed by the Food Safety Act of 2013, which makes food business operators primarily responsible for safe food.
Trademark Registration in the Philippines: The Full Process Under RA 8293
Learn the trademark registration Philippines process under RA 8293 — from filing with the IPO Bureau of Trademarks to examination, publication, and certificate issuance.
Asset vs Share Purchase in the Philippines: How Each Deal Works
Compare asset vs share purchase in the Philippines: what buyers acquire, what liabilities transfer, and the approvals each structure requires.
Labor Relations for a Manufacturing Plant in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Setting up a manufacturing plant in the Philippines? Learn the labor relations rules, employee rights, and compliance duties under the Labor Code.
Data Center Incentives in the Philippines: PEZA and BOI Registration
Data center incentives in the Philippines come mainly through PEZA registration under RA 7916, with BOI incentives available under the Omnibus Investment Code.
Gig Worker Classification in the Philippines: Employee or Independent Contractor?
Gig worker classification in the Philippines turns on whether an employer-employee relationship exists under the Labor Code, which resolves doubts in favor of labor.
Work From Home Rules in the Philippines: Labor Law Guide for Employers and Employees
Work from home rules in the Philippines are governed by the Telecommuting Act and its Revised IRR. Learn what employers and employees must agree on.
Maritime Salvage in the Philippines: How the Law Treats Salvage Claims
Maritime salvage in the Philippines: how Philippine law treats salvage claims, the role of MARINA, and the rules on negligence and damages at sea.
Pre-Need Company Registration in the Philippines: License, Capital, and Trust Fund Rules
Pre-need company registration in the Philippines requires an Insurance Commission license, P100 million paid-up capital, and a trust fund per plan category.
Psychological Incapacity and Declaration of Nullity of Marriage in the Philippines
Learn what psychological incapacity means for annulment in the Philippines, the legal basis, and the process to declare a marriage void.
Corporate Compliance Calendar Philippines: SEC, BIR, DOLE, NPC, LGU
A corporate compliance calendar for Philippine companies covering SEC, BIR, DOLE, NPC, and LGU deadlines, plus the rules behind each recurring filing.
EPC Contracts in the Philippines: How Build-to-Suit Risk Is Allocated
An EPC contract in the Philippines allocates design, procurement, and construction risk to one contractor. Here is how Philippine law governs that arrangement.
Tax Treaty Relief in the Philippines: How to Apply with the BIR
Learn how to file a Tax Treaty Relief Application with the BIR in the Philippines, including the forms, documents, and deadlines under RMO No. 72-2010.
Outsourcing Contracts in the Philippines: BPO Risk Allocation Guide
Learn how Philippine law allocates risk in BPO and outsourcing contracts, from data privacy rules on subcontracting to electronic contract validity.
Setting Up a Factory in the Philippines: A Foreign Investor's Guide
Setting up a factory in the Philippines as a foreign investor? Learn how PEZA economic zones, incentives, and registration work under Philippine law.
Regulatory Sandbox Philippines: How Fintechs Test Products with the BSP
The BSP Regulatory Sandbox lets fintechs test new financial products in a controlled, time-bound environment. Here is how the framework works.
Charterparty and Bill of Lading in the Philippines: How Shipping Contracts Work
Understand how charterparties and bills of lading work under Philippine shipping law, including MARINA rules on domestic carriers and cargo liability.
Transfer Pricing Documentation in the Philippines: Who Must Prepare It
Who must prepare transfer pricing documentation in the Philippines? Learn the BIR thresholds under RR No. 34-2020 and when a TPD is mandatory.
Food Labeling Rules in the Philippines: FDA Requirements and Health Claims
Food labeling rules in the Philippines are governed by the FDA Act of 2009, the Food Safety Act of 2013, and the Consumer Act. Learn what labels must show.
Notarial Will Philippines Requirements: How to Make a Valid Will
Learn the notarial will Philippines requirements under the Civil Code, including the attestation clause, witnesses, and signing rules for validity.
DMW License for Recruitment Agencies in the Philippines: Requirements
Learn how to secure a DMW license for recruitment agencies in the Philippines, including the requirements under RA 11641 and the licensing process.