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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.
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.
Colocation SLA in the Philippines: What to Contract For
A colocation SLA in the Philippines should cover power, cooling, uptime, security, and support. Here is what to contract for and which rules apply.
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.
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.
CREATE MORE Act Incentives Philippines: What Registered Enterprises Actually Get
Understand the CREATE MORE Act incentives in the Philippines, including VAT zero-rating rules for registered business enterprises and their local suppliers.
Doing Business License Philippines: A Foreign Investor's Registration Path
A doing business license in the Philippines starts with SEC or DTI registration, then local permits. Here is the step-by-step path for foreign investors.
Registered Business Enterprise Local Tax: The 2% RBELT Under the CREATE MORE Act
Understand the registered business enterprise local tax in the Philippines, how the 2% RBELT works under CREATE MORE, and who may qualify for it.
Colocation Agreements in the Philippines: Key Terms and Risk Allocation
A colocation agreement in the Philippines is a services contract, not a lease of real property. Learn the key terms, regulatory limits, and risk allocation rules.
Real Property Tax in the Philippines: What Manufacturers Should Know Under RA 12001
Real property tax in the Philippines for manufacturers turns on market value, assessment levels, and machinery rules under RA 12001 and the Local Government Code.
IRR of the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (BAA No. 49): What the Rules Add
The IRR of the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (BAA No. 49) took effect in 2024. Here is what the rules add on LGUs, barangays, and decentralization.
BARMM Local Taxation: LGU Revenue Powers Under the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code
BARMM local taxation explained: how the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code lets LGUs create revenue sources, levy taxes, and share in national taxes.
PEZA Registration in the Philippines: Requirements for Locators
PEZA registration requirements in the Philippines explained: who may register, how the process works, and the incentives locators can expect under RA 7916.
Local Business Tax in the Philippines: How LGUs Levy It Under the Local Government Code
Local business tax in the Philippines is levied by cities and municipalities under the Local Government Code. Learn who pays, who collects, and how it works.
Relocating a Production Line to the Philippines: Legal Workstreams Explained
Relocating a production line to the Philippines involves corporate registration, PEZA ecozone incentives, and tax rules. Here are the legal workstreams to prepare.
Internet Gaming Licence Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Applicants
How a foreign corporation can obtain an internet gaming licence in the Philippines, including PAGCOR eligibility rules, documentary requirements and the local gaming agent.
Business Permit Requirements Philippines: A Complete Guide for 2025
Learn the business permit requirements in the Philippines, including local business tax, barangay clearance, and renewal deadlines for new and existing businesses.
VAT Zero-Rating for PEZA Locators in the Philippines: How It Works
Understand VAT zero-rating for PEZA locators in the Philippines: which local purchases and services qualify, and how the rules changed under RA 12066.
How to Dissolve a Corporation in the Philippines: Voluntary and Involuntary Paths
Learn how to dissolve a corporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including voluntary dissolution and involuntary revocation.
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.
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.
Data Residency in the Philippines: When Data Must Stay and When It May Move
Philippine data residency requirements explained: the Data Privacy Act does not force local storage, but sets rules on cross-border processing and accountability.
Internet Gaming License PAGCOR Requirements in the Philippines: New Application Guide
A complete guide to Internet Gaming License PAGCOR requirements in the Philippines, covering documentary, locational, and pre-operational steps for new applicants.
Unwarranted Benefits Local Officials Liability FOR Illegal Insurance Agreements IN Pagsanjan
Supreme Court clarifies liability under Section 3(e) for mayors and councilors in illegal insurance contracts without public bidding.