Mandatory Night Shift Differential and Holiday Pay for 24/7 Foreign BPO Operations in the Philippines
Guide for foreign BPO founders on Philippine night shift differential and holiday pay rules, rates, coverage, and compliance steps.
Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants or Non-Compete Clauses for Offshore Teams Under Philippine Labor Law
Explains Philippine enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses for offshore teams, with drafting tips based on Supreme Court rulings.
Downgrading an Expatriate Visa in the Philippines
HR guide on 9(g) visa downgrade after resignation, Bureau of Immigration compliance, and Alien Employment Permit steps to reduce blacklisting risk.
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Alien Employment Permit (AEP) vs. Special Work Permit (SWP)
Learn when foreign consultants should use a DOLE Alien Employment Permit with a 9(g) work visa versus a Bureau of Immigration Special Work Permit.
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Dealing with Limitations on Foreign Equity and Grants in Microfinance NGOs and Poverty-Alleviation Entities in the Philippines
Guide to Microfinance NGOs in the Philippines: foreign equity concerns, foreign grants, and the 2% gross receipts tax under R.A. 10693.
Factoring Companies: The SEC Regulatory Setup for Foreign Investment in Invoice Discounting in the Philippines
Guide to foreign-backed invoice factoring in the Philippines: Financing Company Act rules, SEC setup, paid-up capital, and compliance for invoice discounting.
Airline and Aviation Operations: The Legal Groundwork for a 100% Foreign-Owned Domestic Carrier in the Philippines
Learn how PSA amendments allow 100% foreign-owned airlines in the Philippines, and what CAB licensing, TOP/CPCN approvals, and compliance still require.
Exercising Full Foreign Ownership of Maritime and Shipping Operations Under the Amended Public Service Act (Philippines)
Guide to foreign ownership in Philippine shipping: domestic transshipment under R.A. 10668, domestic shipping limits under R.A. 9295, and compliance points.
Innovative Startup Act Exemptions – Helping Foreign Tech Founders Bypass Traditional Minimum Capital Rules
Learn how the Innovative Startup Act and startup endorsement can reduce minimum paid-in capital for foreign founders building Philippine domestic market startups.
The Strict Ban Preventing Foreign Investment in Local Security Firms and Private Security Agencies in the Philippines
Explains the Philippine foreign ownership ban on private security agencies, licensing under R.A. 11917, and public safety rationale.
