October 7, 2026
Cancelling an SRRV and Recovering the Visa Deposit: The Proper Sequence
Understand PRA and Bureau of Immigration steps for SRRV cancellation, visa downgrading, and withdrawal of the retiree's maintained deposit.
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October 7, 2026
Renewing a Philippine 9G Work Visa: What Employers Should Check Before Expiry
A practical employer checklist for extending a Philippine 9G commercial work visa, including BI documents, workforce certification, hearing, and ACR I-Card steps.
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Tourist Visa Extensions in the Philippines: Protecting Lawful Stay While Planning a Longer Visa
Understand Philippine temporary visitor extensions, BI discretion, online services, and why a pending work or residence plan does not extend authorized stay.
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13A or Temporary Resident Visa by Marriage: Choosing the Proper Philippine Route
Compare the Philippine 13A immigrant visa and Temporary Resident Visa by marriage, including reciprocity, documentary preparation, and BI procedures.
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Virtual Office for a Philippine Company: The BIR Address Rule Investors Should Know
A practical guide to choosing a Philippine registered address and avoiding BIR compliance problems when using a shared or virtual office.
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BOI Registration Under the 2026 SIPP: Documents and Approval Stages
Understand BOI project registration under the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan, including activity screening, Form 501, evaluation, and the certificate.
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PEZA Export Enterprise Registration: From Project Application to Certificate
A practical guide to PEZA export enterprise registration, ecozone location, project review, pre-registration requirements, and continuing obligations.
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Foreign-Invested Companies: SEC eFAST and BIR VAT Compliance After Registration
Review 2026 SEC eFAST filing duties and BIR VAT rules affecting foreign-invested and investment-promotion-agency registered Philippine companies.
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Philippine 9G Work Visa: Employer Sponsorship, Filing Steps, and Common Problems
A practical guide to employer-sponsored 9G work visa applications, corporate records, immigration status, hearings, biometrics, and ACR I-Card steps.
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SRRV Philippines in 2026: Eligibility, Visa Deposits, Documents, and Dependents
Review the Philippine Retirement Authority's current SRRV age, deposit, pension, documentary, and dependent requirements before applying.
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Can a Foreigner Own 100% of a Philippine Company?
Understand when 100% foreign ownership is allowed in a Philippine company and how activity restrictions, land rules, and incentives affect the structure.
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PEZA or BOI Registration? Choosing the Right Investment Promotion Agency in 2026
Compare PEZA and BOI registration under the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan when structuring a foreign investment in the Philippines.
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