October 13, 2026
Choosing the SEC Registration Route for a New Philippine Corporation
A practical guide to choosing an SEC eSPARC registration route, including when OneSEC ZERO may not fit a proposed Philippine corporation.
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October 12, 2026
Trademark Registration Is Not the End: IPOPHL’s Declaration of Actual Use
A Philippine trademark owner must monitor Declaration of Actual Use deadlines and preserve evidence that the mark is used for registered goods or services.
Read article →October 12, 2026
When Must a New Philippine Corporation Register with the BIR?
A Philippine corporation should register with the BIR before business begins or within the applicable post-registration period. Check the trigger and documents.
Read article →October 12, 2026
PEZA Reportorial Clearance Through BERMS: An Investor’s Compliance Check
PEZA's 2026 BERMS guidelines route ESD clearance and compliance certificates through the online portal. Review records before applying.
Read article →October 9, 2026
SEC Officer Appointment Form for One Person Corporations: A New Compliance Calendar Item
The SEC requires a dedicated OPC officer appointment form from March 2026. Review the initial and subsequent appointment deadlines.
Read article →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.
Read article →October 8, 2026
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.
Read article →October 8, 2026
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.
Read article →October 8, 2026
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.
Read article →October 7, 2026
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.
Read article →October 7, 2026
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.
Read article →October 6, 2026
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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