E-Commerce in the Philippines: Are You Compliant with BIR Rules and Ready for E-Invoicing? With the rise of Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and independent websites, e-commerce in the Philippines is…
What Are Tax Incentives and How Can Your Business Benefit? If you're a business owner in the Philippines whether you're running a startup, an SME, or a growing enterprise Knowing…
A Step Toward Digital Tax Compliance in the Philippines The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recently launched an online system that allows nonresident digital service providers (NRDSPs) to register, update…
Ghost Receipts Under Fire: BIR Charges 23 Firms Over ₱1.41B in Tax Deficiencies What It Means for Businesses in the Philippines The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed criminal…
SC Clarifies: GIS Alone Doesn’t Prove Stock Ownership In a significant reversal, the Supreme Court ruled that being listed in a corporation’s General Information Sheet (GIS) is not enough to…
DOF Clarifies: CMEPA Does Not Tax Your Full Bank Savings Many Filipinos were alarmed by social media posts claiming that all bank savings are now taxed 20% due to the…
In a recent advisory, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public of a growing trend in fraudulent investment schemes using artificial intelligence. The Commission disclosed that scammers…
The Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA)—Republic Act No. 12214—marks a significant shift in how investments are taxed in the Philippines. Signed into law on May 30, 2025, and taking…
Zonal Value vs Fair Market Value in the Philippines: Know the Tax Difference If you're planning to buy, sell, inherit, or even donate real estate in the Philippines, then two…
Can Seniors and PWDs Get Discounts on Top of Promos? The long-standing debate between establishments and customers over the proper application of senior citizen and PWD discounts may soon end. …