Commercial and Business Law

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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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Avoid Severe SEC Penalties for Your One Person Corporation: Why the 20-Day Officer Appointment Rule is Non-Negotiable

Avoid SEC penalties for your One Person Corporation: follow SEC MC No. 10 (2026) and file the FAO within 20 days to prevent fines.

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Importing Capital Equipment Duty-Free Before SEC Registration

Learn duty-free importation of capital equipment using a performance bond under CREATE MORE while registration is pending, to reduce customs delays.

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How to Comply with the SEC’s 2026 Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules

Learn SEC 2026 beneficial ownership rules, nominee shareholder disclosure duties, and foreign equity limits to reduce penalties and AML exposure.

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