Local and International Taxation Law

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The 6% Flat Estate Tax Rate Explained for Foreign Investors Inheriting Philippine Assets

xplains the Philippines’ 6% estate tax under the TRAIN Law for non-residents inheriting Philippine commercial property, including scope and compliance notes.

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Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate for Corporate Shares in the Philippines: Steps to Transfer Stocks to Heirs

Guide to extrajudicial settlement for corporate shares: Rule 74 requirements, estate tax clearance, and recording transfers in corporate books.

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Processing the BIR Electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (eCAR) for Inherited Real Estate in the Philippines

Guide to BIR eCAR for inherited real estate: estate tax filing, settlement papers, and Registry of Deeds title transfer for local and foreign heirs.

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Avoiding Tax Penalties: Deadlines and Surcharges for Late Estate Tax Filings in the Philippines

Estate tax in the Philippines: one-year filing deadline, payment duties of executors, and the penalties and delays caused by late filing or late payment.

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Claiming the 10 Million Peso Family Home Deduction Under the Philippine TRAIN Law (Estate Tax): Barangay Certification and Documents Required

Guide to the PHP 10M family home deduction under the TRAIN Law: barangay certification, required documents, and estate tax filing tips.

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The CREATE MORE Act and Renewable Energy: Tax Incentives for Foreign Power Generators

Guide to CREATE MORE Act and renewable energy tax incentives, including ITH eligibility and VAT zero-rating requirements for foreign power generators.

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Structuring Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreements: Tax Implications for Foreign Contractors

Guide to structuring O&M agreements to reduce withholding tax and manage permanent establishment risk for foreign contractors in Philippine energy.

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Importing Solar Panels and Wind Turbines: Customs Duties and Tariff Exemptions for Energy Developers (Philippines)

Guide to renewable energy incentives for duty-free importation of solar and wind equipment, focusing on DOE certification and BOI registration steps.

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Tax Treaty Relief on Energy Dividends: Reducing Withholding Rates for Foreign Parent Companies (Philippines)

Guide to Philippine tax treaty relief for energy dividends: dividend withholding tax rates, BIR process, and Supreme Court rulings.

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Utilizing Border Control Measures Against Fake Renewable Energy Equipment in the Philippines

Guide to Bureau of Customs border measures under Philippine intellectual property rights rules to block counterfeit renewable energy equipment imports.

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