SEC Offers Up to 50% Filing Fee Discounts to MSMEs, Bolstering Support for Small Businesses
MAKATI CITY, Philippines – In a move set to provide substantial financial relief and encouragement to the backbone of the Philippine economy, the Sec…
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Faster SEC: Newly Installed Chair Lim Sets Strict Timelines for Application Processing to Boost Ease of Doing Business
Manila, Philippines—In a landmark move to significantly enhance service delivery and underscore its commitment to ease of doing business,…
How to Secure an FDA License-to-Operate (LTO) in the Philippines in 2025 — A Hands-On Guide
Official logo of Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from FDA Philippines Website. Imagine you're a budding Filipino entrepreneur settin…
DOLE Reiterates Final Pay Guidelines: A Clear Call for Businesses to Prioritize Timely Settlements
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine employers, particularly the nation's robust landscape of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), are being remin…
SEC Philippines slashes charges on document requests by 50%
Facade of SEC Main Office in Mandaluyong City, Philippines MANILA, Philippines – Philippine businesses, from budding startups to established corporat…
SB Corporation: Financing the Future of Unbanked but Viable Filipino SMEs and New Startups
Photo sourced from SB Corp's Official Website General Santos City, Philippines—In a country where over 99% of registered businesses are MSMEs, ma…
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Raises Concerns Over P200 Minimum Wage Hike
Press Release by Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industy Manila, Philippines —The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) expressed str…
DOH & FDA Temporarily Suspend New Regulatory Fees Amidst Business Concerns, Ordered by President Marcos Jr.
Photo retrieved from Department of Health Philippines Facebook page Manila, Philippines —The Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and …
SEC Boosts Corporate Compliance with Launch of eWATCH
Courtesy of: Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines FB page Mandaluyong City, Philippines —The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has i…
Types of Business Structure: A Quick Guide
Establishing a business in the Philippines can be a rewarding venture, offering a dynamic and growing market. However, it's essential to navigate…
SEC Issues Urgent Warning Against Money Mules, Urges Public to Safeguard Financial Accounts
Photo courtesy of SEC Philippines official Facebook page Manila, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stringent ad…
Philippines to Impose 12% VAT on Digital Services Starting June 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (center) signed a new law requiring foreign-based digital services providers to pay a 12% value-added tax on revenues …
Kzen PH and Greenpoint Forge Ties to Better Serve More Filipino MSMEs
General Santos City, Philippines — Kzen PH Group, Inc. and Greenpoint Business Consultancy, Inc. have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement, …
SEC: Company Registration Now 100% Digital
Makati City, Philippines —The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has officially mandated a fully online and paperless compan…
CREATE MORE Act Rules Finalized, Offering Enhanced Tax Incentives and Flexible Work Options
Photo by The Daily Tribune Manila, Philippines —The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Republic Act No. 12066, also known as the CREA…
FDA Fees to Increase in 2025
FDA Advisory on Effectivity of Administrative Order 2024-0016 Manila City, Philippines —The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines is …
CREATE MORE Act Signed into Law to Boost Investments and Economic Growth
Photo from Presidential Communications Office Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law the Corporate Recovery and Tax…
Internet Transactions Act Rules Released, Boosting E-Commerce Trust
Photo courtesy of Business World Manila, Philippines —A significant milestone for the digital economy was reached as the Implementing Rules and Regul…
DOLE Mandates Equal Sharing of Service Charges for All Employees
Photo courtesy of: politiko.com.ph Manila —The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has rolled out a significant policy update, mandating that a…
Faster Permits for Key Investments with "Green Lanes"
Department of Trade Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual (left) greets Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos (right), as …