Philippine Legal Advice

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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How to Draft a Bulletproof Shareholder Agreement: Why Drag-Along and Pre-Emptive Rights Protect Your Startup’s Future

Learn how drag-along rights and pre-emptive rights in a shareholder agreement protect founder control and dilution in Philippine startups.

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Expand your Foreign Business to the Philippines: Choosing Between a Branch and a Subsidiary Based on Tax Liability

Compare Philippine branch vs Philippine subsidiary structures and tax liability, including RHQ/ROHQ rules and Supreme Court guidance on income-generating presence.

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How the SEC’s New ₱3 Million AFS Threshold Affects You

SEC raises audit threshold to ₱3M. Learn when audited financial statements are no longer required and how the Statement of Management’s Responsibility works.

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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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