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PAGCOR Licence for Foreign Operators: Application Guide for Gaming Venues
How a foreign-owned corporation applies for a PAGCOR gaming licence: SEC registration, foreign ownership rules, documentary requirements, and fees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Online Lending Platform Registration in the Philippines: SEC Rules for Lending Companies
Online lending platform registration in the Philippines requires SEC authority to operate. Learn the corporate, capital, and citizenship rules under RA 9474.
Payment System Operator Registration with the BSP: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to register as an Operator of a Payment System with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas under RA 11127 and BSP Circular No. 1049.
FIRB Approval of Tax Incentives in the Philippines: How Registered Enterprises Qualify
FIRB approval of tax incentives in the Philippines depends on registration with an Investment Promotion Agency and the scope of the approved project under the SIPP.
Union Organizing in the Philippines: Employer Rights and Legal Boundaries
Union organizing in the Philippines limits employer rights: the employer is a bystander in certification elections and cannot oppose union registration. Know the rules.
Automotive Manufacturing in the Philippines: Licensing and Incentives
Automotive manufacturing in the Philippines requires BOI or PEZA registration, a certificate of registration, and compliance with tax and customs rules to enjoy incentives.
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.
Food Import Clearance Philippines: FDA and Customs Requirements
Food import clearance Philippines: learn the FDA registration, license to operate, and Customs requirements before importing food into the Philippines.
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.
Trademark Registration in the Philippines for Franchise Networks
Register your franchise trademark in the Philippines with the IPO: file under the Intellectual Property Code, secure your mark, and license it to franchisees.
Bareboat Charter in the Philippines: Registration and Rules Under RA 9295
Understand bareboat charter in the Philippines, how chartered vessels are registered with MARINA, and the rules on foreign vessels under RA 9295.
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.
Philippine Franchise International Expansion: Master Franchise and Export Rules
Philippine franchise international expansion involves a master franchise agreement, IP licensing rules, and BSP foreign exchange registration for inbound royalties.
Foreign Exchange Rules for Foreign Investors in the Philippines
Foreign exchange rules for foreign investors in the Philippines: BSP registration, reporting deadlines, and penalties under Circular No. 1197 explained.
Long-Term Land Lease in the Philippines for Foreign Investors: Rules Under RA 12252
Foreign investors may lease private land in the Philippines for up to 99 years under Republic Act No. 12252, subject to registration and investment rules.
AMLC Registration in the Philippines: Who Counts as a Covered Person
AMLC registration in the Philippines applies to banks, pawnshops, money changers, e-money issuers and other covered persons. Know if your business must register.
FDA Certificate of Product Registration in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to get an FDA certificate of product registration in the Philippines under RA 9711, including who must register and the risks of selling unregistered goods.
Ship Mortgage Registration in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how ship mortgage registration in the Philippines works, from MARINA vessel registration to recording the mortgage and protecting your security interest.