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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vessel Arrest and Maritime Liens in the Philippines: What Shipowners and Creditors Should Know
Vessel arrest and maritime liens in the Philippines explained: how creditors secure claims against ships and what Philippine law says about admiralty jurisdiction.
How to Register a Political Party or Sectoral Organization in the Bangsamoro Parliament
Register a political party or sectoral organization for the Bangsamoro Parliament by filing a verified petition with the BEO through the BRAC under the Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
FDA License to Operate in the Philippines: Who Needs One and How to Apply
Who needs an FDA license to operate in the Philippines? Learn which establishments must secure an LTO before manufacturing, importing, or selling health products.
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.
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.
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.
Debt Collection in the Philippines for Foreign Creditors: How to Recover
How can a foreign creditor collect a debt in the Philippines? Learn the legal remedies, security interests, and enforcement options under Philippine law.
Cybersecurity Incident Response in the Philippines: Legal Obligations Under the Data Privacy Act
A cybersecurity incident in the Philippines triggers legal duties under the Data Privacy Act — from containment to breach notification to the National Privacy Commission.
Expatriate Secondment in the Philippines: Contracts and Compliance Rules
Planning an expatriate secondment in the Philippines? Learn the employment permit, contract, and compliance rules under the Labor Code and its IRR.
White-Collar Crime Defense in the Philippines: How Charges Are Filed and Fought
Facing white-collar crime charges in the Philippines? Learn how offenses like securities fraud and cybercrime are investigated, filed, and defended under Philippine law.
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.