Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
BIR Registration for New Businesses in the Philippines: Steps and Requirements
Complete guide to BIR registration for new businesses in the Philippines: forms, documentary requirements, and step-by-step process to register and comply.
Percentage Tax vs. VAT in the Philippines: Which Applies to Your Business?
Learn the difference between percentage tax and VAT in the Philippines, which businesses pay which, and how to comply.
8% Income Tax for Self-Employed Filipinos: Who Qualifies and How It Works
Learn how the 8% income tax option works for self-employed Filipinos, who qualifies, and how to compute tax under the TRAIN law.
The PHP 3 Million VAT Threshold in the Philippines, Explained
Understand the PHP 3 million VAT threshold in the Philippines, who it applies to, and how exceeding it affects your business taxes.