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Import Business in the Philippines for Foreign Entrepreneurs: How to Start
Starting an import business in the Philippines as a foreign entrepreneur means registering your business, then lodging a goods declaration with the Bureau of Customs.
Recruitment Fees Rules in the Philippines: What Agencies May and May Not Charge
Recruitment fees rules in the Philippines: what licensed agencies may charge, what counts as illegal recruitment, and how overseas Filipino workers can recover.
Dark Fiber Lease in the Philippines: Rules for Capacity and Cable Agreements
Dark fiber lease in the Philippines sits outside public utility classification, but the agreement still needs the right legal treatment and regulatory checks.
Environmental Impact Statement Philippines: EIS, ECC and the EIA System Explained
An environmental impact statement in the Philippines is the study of a project's environmental effects, required under the EIA system before an ECC is issued.
Product Liability in the Philippines: Who Is Responsible for Defective Goods
Product liability in the Philippines holds manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable for defective goods under the Consumer Act and the Civil Code.
Executive Visa for Foreign Managers in the Philippines: How It Works
Foreign executives posted to the Philippines can obtain a multiple entry special visa under Republic Act No. 8756. Here is how the executive visa works.
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.
NPC Enforcement Fines in the Philippines: How the Privacy Commission Penalizes Violations
NPC enforcement fines in the Philippines are administrative penalties the National Privacy Commission may impose for violations of the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Insurance Company License Philippines: Capital and Residency Rules
How to get an insurance company license in the Philippines: capital requirements, Filipino ownership rules, and the steps under the Insurance Code.
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.
Vendor Due Diligence in the Philippines: A Practical Compliance Guide
Vendor due diligence in the Philippines helps companies screen third parties for corporate, anti-money laundering, and child-safety risks before onboarding.
BSP Circular 1108 VASP Guidelines: Licensing, Capital, and Compliance Rules
BSP Circular 1108 sets the VASP guidelines in the Philippines, covering licensing, capital, wallet security, and reporting duties for virtual asset firms.
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.
Bonded Warehouse Philippines Requirements: How to Register Under the CMTA
Bonded warehouse Philippines requirements explained: who may operate, how to apply with the Bureau of Customs, and the customs rules under the CMTA.
Minimum Capital for Foreign Companies in the Philippines: What the Law Actually Requires
Is there a minimum capital for a foreign company in the Philippines? Learn what the Revised Corporation Code and the Foreign Investments Act require.
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.
Criminal Liability in Business in the Philippines: When Estafa and Fraud Apply
Criminal liability in business in the Philippines can arise from estafa and other felonies. Learn how deceit, fault, and conspiracy create liability under the Revised Penal Code.
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.
Tariff Classification in the Philippines: How Customs Classifies Imports
Tariff classification in the Philippines determines the duties you pay on imports. Learn how the Bureau of Customs classifies goods under the CMTA.
Transfer Pricing Benchmarking Study in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Learn how a transfer pricing benchmarking study works in the Philippines under RR No. 2-2013, from comparability analysis to the arm's length range.
How to Exit a Franchise Agreement in the Philippines: Termination and Buy-Out
Exiting a franchise agreement in the Philippines means honoring the contract's exit clauses, settling post-termination duties, and protecting licensed marks.
Freeport Zone Registration in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how freeport zone registration in the Philippines works under RA 7227 and RA 10083, from choosing a zone to securing tax and duty incentives.
Software Escrow in the Philippines: How Source Code Protection Works
Software escrow in the Philippines protects source code through copyright and undisclosed information rules under the Intellectual Property Code.
Bank Account for a Foreign-Owned Company in the Philippines: How to Open One
Opening a bank account for a foreign-owned company in the Philippines requires SEC registration, a TIN, and a board resolution naming authorized signatories.