The Nominee and Alternate Nominee in a Philippine One Person Corporation
What a Philippine OPC founder should understand about appointing a nominee and alternate nominee under the Revised Corporation Code.
Read MoreSEC’s 2026 GIS and Beneficial Ownership Filing: Check the HARBOR Route
Philippine corporations should check the 2026 GIS form and separate beneficial ownership declaration route through SEC HARBOR.
Read MoreSEC Officer Appointments in a One Person Corporation: The 2026 Filing Deadline
Learn when a Philippine One Person Corporation must file its SEC officer appointments and later changes under the SEC’s 2026 requirements.
Read MoreBranch Office, Representative Office, or Subsidiary: Choosing a Philippine Entry Structure
A legal guide to Philippine branch offices, representative offices, and subsidiaries for foreign companies, including SEC licensing and ongoing filings.
Read MoreTax Registration After Incorporation: BIR NewBizReg, ORUS, and the Philippine Business Hub
Understand the BIR’s NewBizReg and ORUS channels and the Philippine Business Hub steps that follow SEC incorporation.
Read MoreOneSEC, ZERO, or Regular eSPARC: Selecting the Proper SEC Registration Route
A Philippine lawyer’s guide to selecting OneSEC, ZERO, or regular eSPARC for company registration and post-incorporation compliance.
Read MoreSEC Makes OARS Mandatory for Covered Registration Statements
SEC Memorandum Circular No. 24, Series of 2026 requires covered registration-statement applications to be submitted through the Online Application for Registration Statements.
Read MoreSEC Amends Accreditation Guidelines for Auditing Firms and External Auditors
SEC Memorandum Circular No. 26, Series of 2026 amends accreditation guidelines for auditing firms and external auditors.
Read MoreRevised SEC Beneficial Ownership Rules: What Philippine Corporations Should Review
The SEC’s revised beneficial ownership disclosure rules call for a fresh review of corporate records, reporting procedures, and ownership information.
Read MoreIntroduction to the Tax System
The National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) serves as the governing law for Philippine taxation. It took effect on January 1, 1998, and is administered by
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