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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.

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How to Properly Close a Business with the BIR in the Philippines

Learn the correct steps to close a business with the BIR in the Philippines, including tax clearance, final returns, and avoiding penalties.

Estate Tax in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for Heirs and Beneficiaries

Learn the Philippine estate tax rules: the 6% rate, deductions, filing deadlines, exemptions, and penalties under the TRAIN Law.

Grave Misconduct of Register of Deeds: When Reliance on Documents Is Not Enough

A Register of Deeds cannot blindly rely on submitted documents. The Supreme Court explains when failure to verify tax payments amounts to grave misconduct.