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.
Annual Income Tax Return in the Philippines: Who Files and When
Learn who must file the annual income tax return in the Philippines, the filing deadlines, and key compliance rules under the National Internal Revenue Code.
Capital Gains Tax on Real Property in the Philippines: Rates and Filing
Learn the capital gains tax rate on real property in the Philippines, how it is computed, and when to file.