Commercial and Business Law

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How to Incorporate Your Business with the SEC: Why the Right Legal Structure is Crucial for Startups

Transition your startup into a formal corporate entity in the Philippines. Understand SEC incorporation and the benefits of a One Person Corporation.

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How to Legally Dissolve a Corporation in the Philippines

Learn corporate dissolution, BIR tax clearance, and corporate liquidation rules in the Philippines, including timelines and the three-year winding-up period.

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How to Legally Outsource Corporate Services

DOLE Department Order 174 explains legitimate job contracting vs labor-only contracting, helping principals avoid direct employer findings through capital and control rules.

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Mandatory E-Invoicing in the Philippines: Why You Must Transition to the BIR Electronic Sales Reporting System by 2026

Prepare for mandatory electronic invoicing and the Electronic Sales Reporting System under RR No. 11-2025 before 2026 deadlines disrupt billing.

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Bypassing Excessive LGU Taxes: Why the 2% RBE Local Tax (RBELT) Protects Your Company from Arbitrary Assessments

RBELT under the CREATE MORE Act (RA 12066) caps LGU taxes at up to 2% of gross income during ITH/EDR, improving LGU local business tax predictability.

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How to Lower Your Corporate Tax to 20% with the CREATE MORE Enhanced Deductions Regime

Learn how RBEs can qualify for a 20% corporate income tax under the Enhanced Deductions Regime, and why it may beat tax holidays for cash flow.

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