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Crypto Asset Service Providers in the Philippines: SEC Registration and Rules
How the SEC regulates crypto asset service providers in the Philippines under the Securities Regulation Code, and what registration and licensing rules apply.
PhilGEPS Registration Requirements: What Suppliers Need to Join and Bid
PhilGEPS registration requirements explained: the single electronic procurement portal, its role in bidding, and how suppliers qualify to join government procurement.
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.
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.
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.
PAGCOR Player Registration and Site Distance Rules for Gaming Venues
PAGCOR rules on gaming site distance requirements and player registration ID cards, including 2018 amendments on exemptions and acceptable IDs.
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.
AML Compliance for Internet Gaming Licensees in the Philippines: A PAGCOR Guide
Learn the AML/CTPF compliance requirements PAGCOR imposes on Philippine internet gaming licensees, from AMLC registration to the MTPP and compliance officer.
PAGCOR Gaming Supplier Accreditation in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Companies
How foreign companies can secure PAGCOR gaming supplier accreditation in the Philippines, from SEC registration to probity checks and documentary requirements.
Remittance Company License Philippines: How to Register an RTC with the BSP
How to get a remittance company license in the Philippines: BSP registration, capital requirements, fees, and documentary steps for RTCs under the M-Regulations.
Pawnshop Registration Philippines: Requirements and Rules Under the SRC
Pawnshop registration in the Philippines requires SEC registration and a permit to sell securities. Learn the requirements and the risks of operating without one.
SEC Registration in the Philippines: Requirements, Steps, and Fees
Learn the SEC registration requirements in the Philippines, the steps to incorporate, and what documents you need under the Revised Corporation Code.
Data Center Legal Requirements in the Philippines: The Complete Checklist
Data center legal requirements in the Philippines: SEC registration, NTC franchise or VAS rules, building and fire permits, and foreign ownership limits.
Ship Registration in the Philippines: MARINA Rules and Requirements
Ship registration in the Philippines is handled by MARINA, which registers vessels and issues the certificates needed to operate in domestic trade.
How to Set Up a Business in the Philippines as a Foreigner: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to set up a business in the Philippines as a foreigner, from checking the Foreign Investment Negative List to SEC registration and compliance.
PEZA Registration for a Foreign Manufacturer in the Philippines: How to Register
PEZA registration for a foreign manufacturer in the Philippines: who may apply, the documents required, and how the Certificate of Registration is issued.
Vehicle Dealership Distribution Agreements in the Philippines: A Legal Guide
Understand how vehicle dealership distribution agreements work in the Philippines, from corporate registration to consumer protection rules under Philippine law.
Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Gaming Operators in the Philippines
Anti-money laundering rules for gaming operators in the Philippines: AMLC registration, risk assessment, compliance officer, and MTPP requirements.
SEC Registration for a Foreign-Owned Corporation in the Philippines
How foreign-owned corporations register with the SEC in the Philippines: name verification, articles of incorporation, Filipino ownership rules, and the rules on capital.
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.
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.
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.
Non-Resident Digital Service Provider BIR Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide
Non-resident digital service providers must register with the BIR through the VDS Portal under RR No. 3-2025. Here is the step-by-step registration and VAT compliance guide.