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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.
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.
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.
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.
Redundancy and Restructuring in the Philippines: Legal Requirements Employers Must Meet
Redundancy and restructuring in the Philippines require specific legal grounds, notice, and fair separation pay under the Labor Code. Here is what employers must know.
VASP License Philippines Requirements: How to Get a BSP Certificate of Authority
VASP license Philippines requirements explained: secure a BSP Certificate of Authority as a money service business, meet capital rules, and comply with Circular 1108.
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.
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.
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.
Employee Handbook Requirements in the Philippines: What Must Be Included
Employee handbook requirements in the Philippines: what Philippine labor law requires employers to include, and what to leave out of your company policy manual.
Director Residency and Citizenship Rules for Philippine Corporations
Philippine corporation director residency requirements: who must be a resident, who must be a citizen, and the officer rules under the Revised Corporation Code.
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.
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.
AML Compliance for Philippine Gaming Operators: PAGCOR and RA 11930 Rules
Learn AML compliance requirements for Philippine gaming operators, including PAGCOR rules and RA 11930 reporting duties under the AMLA.
Tax Treaty Relief Procedure in the Philippines: A BIR Filing Guide
Learn the BIR tax treaty relief procedure in the Philippines: which BIR Form 0901 to file, the documentary requirements, and when to file with ITAD.
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.
Price Tag Requirements in the Philippines: What Retailers Must Display
Price tag requirements in the Philippines come from the Consumer Act, which defines price tags and bars deceptive pricing and labeling in retail sales.
Work Permit for Foreign Workers in the Philippines: DOLE Requirements
Foreign workers in the Philippines need a DOLE employment permit under Article 39 of the Labor Code. Here is who must secure one and how.
Board Minutes Requirements Philippines: What the Revised Corporation Code Says
What are the board minutes requirements in the Philippines? Learn the rules on director elections, officer reporting, and corporate records under the Revised Corporation Code.
Food Export Requirements Philippines: Documentation and Certification Guide
A practical guide to food export requirements in the Philippines, covering exporter registration, Halal certification, and rice export rules under Philippine law.
Registering a Branch Office of a Foreign Corporation in the Philippines
How a foreign corporation registers a branch office in the Philippines: SEC requirements, resident agent rules, and the BSP registration of inward capital.
How to Apply for a PAGCOR Gaming License in the Philippines
How to apply for a PAGCOR gaming license in the Philippines: the application path, documentary requirements, and rules under PAGCOR's regulatory framework.
Cybersecurity Program Requirements in the Philippines: What the Law Requires
Understand cybersecurity program requirements in the Philippines under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and the DICT Act, including data retention and corporate duties.