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PEZA Locator Registration Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses
Learn the PEZA locator registration process under Republic Act No. 7916, from filing your application to securing your Certificate of Registration.
Cross-Border E-Commerce Philippines: Tax and Consumer Rules for Foreign Sellers
Selling online into the Philippines from abroad? Learn how VAT on digital services, e-marketplace rules, and SEC licensing apply to cross-border sellers.
BIR Registration for Online Sellers in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Online sellers in the Philippines must register with the BIR before starting business. Here is the step-by-step BIR registration process under RR No. 7-2024.
Legal Process Outsourcing in the Philippines: What It Covers and How It Is Regulated
Legal process outsourcing in the Philippines lets in-house teams delegate legal work to local providers while Philippine law and professional rules still govern the lawyers involved.
ROHQ Registration in the Philippines: Requirements and Step-by-Step Process
Learn the ROHQ registration Philippines requirements under RA 8756, from the $200,000 inward remittance to the SEC license and BOI recommendation.
Tax Registration for a Foreign-Owned Philippine Company: BIR Steps After SEC Registration
Register your foreign-owned Philippine company with the BIR within 30 days of SEC issuance. Here is the step-by-step BIR tax registration process.
Power Wheeling and Open Access in the Philippines: A Guide for Industrial Customers
Power wheeling and open access in the Philippines let large electricity users choose their supplier and use transmission or distribution wires for a regulated fee.
Manning Agency License Philippines: DMW Requirements and How to Apply
A manning agency license in the Philippines is issued by the DMW Secretary to recruit and place seafarers. Here is what the law requires and how the process works.
Employee Data Retention in the Philippines: How Long Can Employers Keep Records
Employee data retention in the Philippines follows the Data Privacy Act rule that personal data must not be kept longer than necessary for its purpose.
Competitive Dialogue in Philippine Procurement: A Guide to RA 12009's Two-Stage Bidding Mode
Competitive dialogue is a new procurement mode under RA 12009 that lets agencies hold a two-stage bidding process to finalize complex project requirements.
Gaming Licence Suspension and Revocation in the Philippines: How PAGCOR Sanctions Licensed Casinos
A PAGCOR gaming licence may be suspended or revoked for serious or repeated violations. Learn the grounds, the due process, and the penalties involved.
NTC CPCN Requirements in the Philippines: Process for Telecom Franchise Holders
Learn the NTC CPCN requirements in the Philippines, from the franchise requirement under RA 7925 to the five-year minimum term and NTC conditions.
Franchise Agreement in the Philippines: What the Contract Must Cover
A franchise agreement in the Philippines sets the rules for using a brand and system. Learn the key terms, IP licences, and corporate rules involved.
Recruitment Agency Branch License in the Philippines: DMW Rules for Branches and Extension Offices
A recruitment agency branch license in the Philippines requires separate DMW authority before operating outside your registered address. Here is how it works.
Bangsamoro Local Governance Code: What BAA No. 49 Means for BARMM LGUs
The Bangsamoro Local Governance Code of 2023, or BAA No. 49, governs BARMM provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. Here is what it covers.
Digital Bank Licensing in the Philippines: BSP Circulars 1105 and 1154
How BSP Circular 1105 and Circular 1154 govern digital bank licensing in the Philippines, from the P1.0 billion capital rule to the application process.
Power Wheeling and Open Access for Data Centers in the Philippines
Power wheeling lets Philippine data centers choose their electricity supplier using transmission and distribution wires. Here is how open access works under EPIRA.
VAT on Digital Services in the Philippines: What RA 12023 Requires
VAT on digital services in the Philippines now covers nonresident providers at 12% under RA 12023 and RR No. 3-2025. Here is how the rules work.
AI Governance in the Philippines: What Organizations Must Put in Place
Building AI governance in the Philippines starts with Data Privacy Act compliance, NPC registration, and security measures for automated processing.
Investment Incentives for Foreign Manufacturers in the Philippines
Foreign manufacturers in the Philippines can access income tax holidays, duty-free imports, and VAT zero-rating through registered incentives.
Reverse Charge VAT on Digital Services in the Philippines: How It Works
Understand the reverse charge VAT mechanism on digital services in the Philippines: who withholds, when to remit, and what buyers must do under RR No. 3-2025.
Halal Certification for Philippine Exporters: Requirements and Process
Halal certification is mandatory for Philippine products exported as Halal. Learn the requirements, the role of the PAB, and the Philippine Halal Logo rules.
Financing Company Registration Philippines: SEC Rules and Capital Requirements
Financing company registration in the Philippines requires SEC approval and paid-up capital under the Financing Company Act of 1998. Here is the process.
Data Processing Outsourcing Agreement in the Philippines: DPA Rules
A data processing outsourcing agreement in the Philippines must meet the Data Privacy Act and NPC IRR requirements. Here is what the law requires.