What you Should Know about the Ease of Paying Taxes Act
Tax compliance can be quite a challenge for both individuals and businesses. The process is often difficult due to complex forms, long queues at RDOs and confusing regulations. Gladly, Republic Act No. (RA) 11976 or the Ease of Paying Taxes Act (EOPT) signed by President…
BIR Launches TRRA Portal for Convenient Taxpayer Registration
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recently announced the launch of the Taxpayer Registration-Related Applications (TRRA) Portal. This new online system aims to simplify and expedite the process of submitting applications and registration requirements to the BIR. In the past, taxpayers had to visit…
Six Things that You Should Know about Foreign Investment in the Philippines
The Philippines, with its strategic location and a population fluent in English, has become an attractive investment destination for foreign entrepreneurs. Whether you’re considering setting up a corporation, partnership, branch office, or representative office, it’s crucial to understand the key facts and requirements for doing…
Online Registration of Books of Accounts
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recently issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) Number 03-2023, prescribing the guidelines on the online registration of books of accounts. This initiative is in line with the bureau’s goal to make tax compliance easier and more efficient for taxpayers….
SEC Registration Woes: Common Obstacles and How to Overcome Them
As an entrepreneur or startup founder, you may dream of taking your company public someday. But before you can do that, you’ll need to register your company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a process that can be long and arduous. Many entrepreneurs find…
Three (3) Online Services You Can Do Using BIR ORUS
In today’s digital era, various government agencies in the Philippines are embracing the power of technology to provide better services to citizens. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is no exception, as it continues to push its digitalization roadmap with the release of more updates…
Can a Foreigner Register a One-Person Corporation (OPC) in the Philippines?
Many Filipinos believe foreigners cannot own properties or establish a business unless married to a Filipino citizen. In reality, however, foreigners are permitted by law to buy properties or manage a business in the Philippines. Unlike Filipino business owners, foreigners have more documents to process…
Guidelines on the Registration of a One-Person Corporation
“Should I register as a Sole Proprietor or as a Corporation?” – This is one of the most common questions that we get from new business owners and entrepreneurs. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages. A single proprietorship is simple, while a corporation…
Taxation of Social Media Influencers and the Tax Treaty Benefits
The extended lockdown brought about by the health crisis has made many Filipinos glued to their mobile phones and stay online to connect with their family and friends anywhere around the world. This gave a massive rise to the popularity of the use of social…
VAT or Non-VAT: What Should I Choose for my Business?
One of the important decisions you must make when you register your business with BIR is choosing the tax type that you want to be classified under. One of which is choosing whether you’ll register as a Value-Added Tax (VAT) or a Non-VAT entity. As…
