Local and International Taxation Law

Posts focused on Local and International Taxation Law in the Philippines

Managing Withholding Taxes on Foreign IP Used in Geothermal Power Generation in the Philippines

Guide to Philippine withholding tax on royalties for foreign geothermal patents and technical know-how, including sourcing, treaty relief, and audits.

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Managing the Tax Implications of Licensing Wind Technology to Local Branches: Philippine Withholding Tax on Foreign Royalties from Wind Farm Operations

Explains Philippine withholding tax on foreign royalties from wind technology licensing, treaty rates, MFN limits, and ITH considerations.

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Remitting Royalties for Solar Manufacturing Patents to Foreign Parent Companies (Philippines): BSP and BIR Banking and Tax Procedures

Guide to Philippine royalty remittance for solar patents: BIR treaty benefits process, MFN limits, and withholding tax documents for bank remittances.

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Prosecuting Smuggling Operations: Holding Importers Accountable Under the Customs Modernization Act (Philippines)

Learn how CMTA and RA 10845 govern smuggling prosecutions, liability of importers/logistics firms, and penalties for agricultural smuggling.

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How Companies File an Action for Reconveyance to Reclaim Real Estate Registered in Former Directors’ or Third Parties’ Names

Guide to action for reconveyance in the Philippines for corporate real estate fraud, constructive trust claims, prescription, proof, and procedure.

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Contesting BIR Tax Assessments with the Court of Tax Appeals: Litigation and Process for Foreign Subsidiaries (Philippines)

CTA appeal timeline for BIR deficiency assessments: NIRC Section 228 protest, 60-day documents, 180-day inaction, and 30-day judicial appeal.

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Executing International Arbitral Awards in Philippine Trial Courts (SIAC and ICC Awards)

How to enforce SIAC or ICC arbitral awards in Philippine RTCs under the Special ADR Rules and the New York Convention, with limits on court review.

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Designing Employee Stock Option Plans and Tax Implications for Philippine Workers Receiving Foreign Shares

Philippine tax rules on employee stock option plans: equity-based compensation at exercise, later share sale tax issues, and compliance for offshore startups.

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Withholding Tax Obligations: The Consequences of Failing to Remit Remote Worker Contributions in the Philippines

Philippine rules on withholding tax for remote worker wages, employer duties, penalties, and when corporate officers may face criminal charges for non-remittance.

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Structuring Software Licensing Agreements and Ensuring Tax Compliance for Cross-Border Technology Transfers in the Philippines

Guide to Philippine software licensing and technology transfer contracts, focusing on withholding tax treatment of royalties and cross-border drafting points.

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