October 9, 2026
Opening a Second Philippine Office: When BIR Branch Registration Is Required
Learn when a second Philippine place of business needs BIR branch registration and how its location affects the revenue district office.
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October 9, 2026
Changing Jobs on a Philippine 9G Visa: Why the AEP and Immigration Records Must Align
A foreign employee changing employer or position in the Philippines should review AEP approval and 9G immigration status before beginning new work.
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Adding a Spouse or Child to an Existing SRRV in the Philippines
PRA guidance allows eligible spouses and children to be added after a principal retiree's SRRV approval. Review documents and deposit implications.
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DOLE Centralized Alien Employment Permit Processing: What Employers Should Check
DOLE centralized AEP processing effective June 2026. See what Philippine employers should check before filing or renewing an Alien Employment Permit.
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FDA Licensing for a New Philippine Food Trading Company
See how SEC registration, FDA establishment licensing, and product authorization fit together for a Philippine food trading company.
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Changing the Resident Agent of a Foreign Corporation in the Philippines
What a Philippine branch or other licensed foreign corporation should check when replacing its SEC resident agent.
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When an SRRV Dependent Spouse May Become the Principal Retiree
Learn when PRA rules may allow an SRRV dependent spouse to assume the principal retiree's position and why the deposit matters.
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Bringing a Spouse or Child Under a Philippine 9G Visa
A practical guide to dependent applications for a spouse or unmarried child of a Philippine 9G work visa holder.
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BIR Invoicing After SEC Incorporation: A Practical First-Day Checklist
Understand the BIR invoicing and books-of-accounts steps a new Philippine corporation should address after SEC registration.
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Trademark Registration Before Launching a Philippine Company Brand
Learn why SEC company registration and IPOPHL trademark registration are separate, and what businesses should check before launching a Philippine brand.
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Philippine Subsidiary or Branch Office: How a Foreign Company Should Choose
Compare a Philippine subsidiary and a licensed foreign branch office by legal identity, SEC filing, liability, management, and continuing compliance.
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Special Work Permit or 9G Visa? Matching the Philippine Work Route to the Assignment
Compare the Philippine Special Work Permit and 9G employment visa when planning a short assignment or continuing local employment.
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