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IP Licensing Agreement Philippines: How to Draft One That Holds Up
An IP licensing agreement in the Philippines must be registered with the IPO if it is a technology transfer arrangement. Here is how the rules work.
LGU Permits for Digital Infrastructure Projects in the Philippines
How to secure LGU permits for digital infrastructure projects in the Philippines under the Ease of Doing Business Act and its implementing rules.
Cybersecurity Program Requirements in the Philippines: What the Law Requires
Understand cybersecurity program requirements in the Philippines under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and the DICT Act, including data retention and corporate duties.
Certificate of Candidacy in the Philippines: Requirements and Grounds for Denial
Certificate of candidacy requirements in the Philippines: who must file, when to file, what happens upon filing, and how COMELEC rules on disqualification.
PEZA Registration in the Philippines: Requirements for Locators
PEZA registration requirements in the Philippines explained: who may register, how the process works, and the incentives locators can expect under RA 7916.
PAGCOR Shipment Clearance for Gaming Equipment: Requirements and Process
Learn the PAGCOR shipment clearance requirements for importing gaming equipment, including the EG Form No. 11, fees, documents, and processing steps.
Tax Refund Procedure in the Philippines: How to Claim from the BIR
A step-by-step guide to the BIR tax refund procedure in the Philippines, including documentary requirements, deadlines, and when to appeal to the CTA.
Manning Agreement Philippines: How Licensed Manning Agencies Work
A manning agreement in the Philippines is the arrangement between a licensed manning agency and a foreign principal for recruiting and placing Filipino seafarers.
How to Protest a BIR Tax Assessment in the Philippines
Learn the step-by-step procedure to protest a BIR tax assessment in the Philippines, including deadlines, required documents, and remedies under the NIRC.
Secondment and Interim Counsel Arrangements in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Understand how secondment and interim counsel arrangements work in the Philippines, including the ethical rules that govern borrowed lawyers and compliance teams.
Intra-Corporate Dispute in the Philippines: Jurisdiction and Remedies
An intra-corporate dispute in the Philippines falls under the Regional Trial Court, not the SEC. Learn what counts as an intra-corporate dispute and the remedies.
VAT Zero-Rating for Export Enterprises in the Philippines: Rules and Requirements
Learn how VAT zero-rating works for export enterprises in the Philippines, including the 70% export sales threshold, covered sales, and refund rules.
Joint Venture Agreement Philippines: How to Structure One Under the Revised Corporation Code
A joint venture agreement in the Philippines can be unincorporated or set up as a corporation. Learn how control, shares, and boards are structured.
Data Center Decommissioning in the Philippines: A Data Privacy Guide
Data center decommissioning in the Philippines requires secure disposal of personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules.
Power Supply Agreement Philippines: How Data Centers Secure Electricity
A power supply agreement in the Philippines sits within the Electric Power Industry Reform Act framework. Here is how supply, open access, and ERC rules work.
OFW Illegal Dismissal Abroad: Remedies and Money Claims Under Philippine Law
Illegally dismissed abroad? Learn the remedies for OFW illegal dismissal, from NLRC money claims to DMW legal assistance and repatriation.
Transmission Line Easements in the Philippines: Rights, Compensation, and Limits
Understand transmission line easements in the Philippines: who may exercise eminent domain, how rights-of-way are acquired, and how just compensation works.
Payment Gateway Agreement in the Philippines: Key Terms and Rules
Understand payment gateway agreements in the Philippines, the BSP rules under the National Payment Systems Act, and how to resolve payment disputes.
Corporate Compliance Calendar Philippines: SEC, BIR, DOLE and NPC Deadlines
Track your Philippine corporate compliance calendar: SEC reportorial requirements, BIR registration and invoicing rules, DOLE reports, and NPC data privacy duties.
Retirement Pay in the Philippines Under R.A. 7641: Who Qualifies and How It's Computed
Learn who qualifies for retirement pay in the Philippines under R.A. 7641, how the half-month salary is computed, and what the compulsory retirement age is.
Unsolicited Proposal and Swiss Challenge in Philippine Government Procurement
How unsolicited proposals and the Swiss challenge work under the New Government Procurement Act, including the bid matching rules and award conditions.
Bank Merger and Consolidation in the Philippines: BSP Approval Requirements
Bank merger or consolidation in the Philippines needs BSP approval plus SEC approval. Learn the documentary requirements and stockholder vote rules.
Software Development Agreements in the Philippines: Ownership and Acceptance
A software development agreement in the Philippines must settle IP ownership, acceptance testing, and payment terms, guided by the Intellectual Property Code.
How to Get an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) License in the Philippines
Learn how to get an electronic money issuer license in the Philippines: who must apply, BSP requirements, capital rules, and post-license duties.