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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 End a Marriage Legally in the Philippines (And What “Legal Separation” Really Means)
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: Amounts, Process, Evidence, and What To Do If the Parent Won’t Pay
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…...
Philippine Judicial and Administrative Naturalization (Everything you need to know about becoming a Philippine Citizen)
If you’d like to become a Filipino citizen, then you should read this post carefully. Under certain circumstances, you can file for Filipino citizenship yourself...
How do you make a Last Will and Testament in the Philippines?
If you are a Filipino and you want to write a Will, you will need to follow Philippine Law so that the Will is valid and can be executed. Below, we list considerations you need to take into account so that your Will can be put int...
How to Apostille Philippines Documents (Birth Certificates, Marriage Certs, etc.)
What is an Apostille? Why do you need it? If you need to use Philippine-issued documents abroad, you will most likely be asked for it to be Apostilled. Common requests are for Apostille Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate...
How to file for Annulment in the Philippines while abroad
If you need to know how to file for Annulment in Philippines while abroad this article should provide you with all the information that you need. This article discusses: • Residency Requirements for the Petitioner and Responden...
Can A Foreigner Inherit Land in the Philippines?
Philippine law prohibits a foreigner from buying land in the Philippines. But what if the Filipino spouse were to pass away?...
The Difference between Legal Separation and Annulment in the Philippines
We are often asked about legal separation by people who actually need an annulment or declaration of nullity of marriage. The reason is they may think that these all mean the same thing or that they have the same practical effect...
A simpler way to divide Conjugal Property
Legal separation can be a clumsy, acrimonious way to end marriage relations. It falls short of actual divorce, and it is a problematic process even as a way to divide conjugal properties between husband and wife...
