Commercial and Business Law

Posts focused on Commercial and Business Law in the Philippines

Criminal Liability for Unremitted Withholding Taxes in the Philippines

Explainer on unremitted withholding taxes, employer withholding agent liability, and why the BIR files criminal complaints against corporate employers.

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Why Corporate Presidents and Treasurers Face Jail Time in BIR Criminal Cases

Corporate tax evasion cases under Section 253 NIRC: why presidents and treasurers are charged, proof issues on assessments, and compliance steps.

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Director and Officer Liability for Customs Fraud, Including Large-Scale Agricultural Smuggling

Customs fraud risk for importers: officer liability, agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage, penalties, forfeiture, and compliance controls.

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Corporate Counterfeiting in the Philippines – Criminal Liability, Search Warrants, and Seizure of Fake Goods Under the IP Code

Learn how trademark infringement and counterfeit goods sales can trigger search warrants, seizure, and criminal liability under the IP Code in the Philippines.

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Corporate Cybercrime Liability in the Philippines

Corporate cybercrime liability in the Philippines under RA 10175: exposure for hacking a competitor and ransomware cover-ups, including fines and investigations.

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Corporate Cyber Libel in the Philippines

Cyber libel rules for companies and officers in the Philippines: liability for social media defamation, prescription, and safeguards for press releases.

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Criminal Prosecution for Source Code, Client Lists, and Proprietary Processes in the Philippines

Learn how PH law addresses BPO corporate espionage and trade secrets theft, including evidence, procedures, and prosecution considerations.

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Criminal Exposure of Payment Gateways, Digital Banks, and E-Wallets for Weak KYC Controls

Explains terrorism financing liability for fintech under RA 10168, AMLC freeze orders, and KYC compliance duties for digital banks and e-wallets.

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Data Privacy Breaches in the Philippines – Liability for the Corporate President and DPO

Data Privacy Act guide on data breach crimes, officer liability, and why a Data Protection Officer and executives may face prosecution.

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Selling Customer Databases in the Philippines – Criminal Liability of Employees and Officers for Data Theft and Unauthorized Disclosure

Data Privacy Act guide on unauthorized disclosure and criminal liability for selling customer databases by employees and officers in BPO and e-commerce.

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