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Resident Agent Philippines: Appointment, Requirements and how to change your Resident Agent
Philippine Resident Agents are representatives of foreign companies licensed to do business in the Philippines...
Branch Office Philippines: Control, Liability, Taxation and Process
Opening a branch office in the Philippines should be considered when a foreign company is setting up a business in the Philippines. In this article, I discuss Branch Offices in detail: Branch Office Philippines: Liability, Control and...
Tax Incentives Philippines: What Decision Makers need to Know
Tax Incentives Philippines discusses all possible incentives for those wanting to set up a new business activity...
Foreign Business Ownership in the Philippines
There are some industries that are reserved for Filipinos and some – such as public utilities – allow only limited foreign equity...
The Philippines further opens to foreign investment
The general rule is that there are no restrictions on foreign ownership of export oriented enterprises in the Philippines. Such enterprises can be defined as producers, service providers, or traders which export at least 60% of th...
Lessee’s right of renewal clauses in lease agreements
The Civil Code provides that a condition is void if its fulfillment depends upon the sole will of the debtor...
How to incorporate in the Philippines from abroad
Companies can be incorporated in the Philippines even if some or all of the incorporators are overseas as long as not in the negative list...
Letter of Authority for the Audit of Taxpayers in the Philippines
The Letter of Authority from the BIR is a pivotal document in the audit and assessment of a taxpayer’s liabilities. It can be the hinge upon which the case turns upon litigation at the Court of Tax Appeals.Letter of Authority BIR: What is...
3 Ways to Legally Separate in the Philippines: Legal Separation, Annulment, Recognition of Foreign Divorce
The end of a marriage is a difficult time. You’ll need to read this post if you’re trying to figure out the best way to legally separate...
TAX FREE EXCHANGES IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tax-free exchanges allow an asset to be transferred to another owner with tax, which can be a considerable saving. Tax laws mean that certain specific types of transactions in corporate combinations and expansions are eligible...
Termination due to AWOL, Tardiness or Abandonment
You’ve got an employee who’s frequently late and always absent on your hands, and are wondering if it’s possible to fire him under Philippine law...
Guide to Child Support in Philippine Law
To File a case for Child Support in the Philippines you will need to prepare documents that prove the child’s paternity, show the Spouse’s financial capacity and itemize the child’s expenditures. Read more…...
