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If you run a small sari-sari store, a freelance service, or any small business that isn't VAT-registered, chances are you owe something called percentage tax — a simpler, lower alternative to VAT designed for smaller ...
Read ArticleIf you've moved houses, transferred your business to a new city, or simply started renting an office in a different area, your BIR records need to catch up — because every taxpayer in the Philippines is assigned to a ...
Read ArticleA Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) is basically BIR's official way of saying "this person or business owes us nothing and has no pending tax problems." Banks ask for it before approving big loans, government agencies a...
Read ArticleDriving a brand-new car or motorcycle off the dealership lot doesn't mean it's road-legal yet — it still needs to be registered with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) before you get your plates, OR, and CR. Fortuna...
Read ArticleBuying a used car in the Philippines doesn't end with a handshake and a signed receipt — you legally need to transfer the vehicle's registration at the LTO into your name, and there's now a strict 20-day deadline to s...
Read ArticleGetting flagged for a traffic violation in the Philippines doesn't mean you have to just pay up immediately and move on — you actually have the right to contest a ticket you believe was issued unfairly. This guide exp...
Read ArticleLosing your license plate — whether it fell off, got stolen, or was damaged in an accident — doesn't mean your vehicle is undrivable forever, but you do need to go through LTO's official replacement process before you...
Read ArticleRegistering a corporation or partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the legal foundation for doing business in the Philippines beyond a sole proprietorship. Whether you're forming a small One...
Read ArticleIf you plan to earn money by driving — whether you're applying for a delivery rider job, signing up as a Grab or taxi driver, or driving a truck or bus for a living — Philippine law requires you to hold a Professional...
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