Business Insights & Updates
Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates, compliance guidance, and expert commentary from Starlight's legal, tax, and business advisory specialists — curated to help foreign and local enterprises navigate the Philippine business landscape with confidence.
SEC Annual Compliance Calendar in the Philippines: GIS, AFS, and Other Deadlines You Can't Miss
SEC compliance doesn't end at registration. Every Philippine corporation owes the SEC a General Information Sheet and Audited Financial Statements every year — plus a beneficial ownership update that can now block your GIS from filing if it's not done first. Here's the current deadlines, what changed under the 2026 rules, and the penalty relief in effect through year-end.
By Compliance · Blogs · September 9, 2026
Starlight Represents at AmCham Philippines General Membership Meeting
Starlight strengthens its ties with the Philippine business community, joining AmCham Philippines' General Membership Meeting where government officials outlined the budget priorities shaping the nation's growth.
By Starlight · Events · August 25, 2026
Starlight Business Consulting Participates in 2026 with SEC Caravan
Starlight Business Consulting joined the SEC Caravan at the 2026 MSME Development Month Celebration, reinforcing the importance of proper corporate reportorial compliance for growing businesses across the Philippines.
By Starlight · Blogs · August 18, 2026
Philippines FinTech Market Entry: 5 Reasons Foreign Investors Are Setting Up Now
The Philippines has become one of Southeast Asia's most active fintech expansion markets, with BSP reopening EMI licensing and a fast-growing digital payments base drawing foreign capital. Here's why — and what a foreign investor needs to know before setting up.
By Starlight · Blogs · August 7, 2026
Starlight Receives DOLE Certification of No Pending Cases
Starlight has been issued a Certification from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) confirming no pending labor cases across all divisions — reaffirming our commitment to ethical practice, labor compliance, and responsible governance.
By Starlight · Blogs · July 31, 2026
Getting an Import License in the Philippines
Import licensing in the Philippines isn't a single document — it's a sequence of registrations across three government bodies. Here's how the process actually works, what trips up first-time importers, and how long it realistically takes.
By Starlight · Blogs · July 27, 2026
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