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Dive into thought leadership, practical guides, and expert commentary from the Starlight team — covering compliance, taxation, corporate strategy, and life in the Philippine business landscape.
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
The Singaporean Business Owner's Complete Guide to Operating in the Philippines
A Singaporean-specific guide to establishing and running a business in the Philippines — covering entity structures, the Philippines-Singapore tax treaty, BSP investment registration, profit repatriation, PEZA incentives, and work permits for Singaporean nationals.
By Starlight · Blogs · July 7, 2026
Company Dissolution in the Philippines: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Businesses
For foreign businesses exiting the Philippine market, proper company dissolution is as important as proper registration. A company that ceases operations without completing the formal closure process across all required government agencies remains legally exposed to ongoing BIR obligations, SEC filing requirements, and mandatory benefit liabilities — regardless of whether it is actively trading. This guide covers the complete dissolution process, the agencies involved, the documents required, and realistic timelines for each phase.
By Starlight · Blogs · July 2, 2026
Export Market Enterprise (EME) in the Philippines: the complete foreign investor's guide to 100% ownership, tax incentives, and PEZA registration
The complete guide to Export Market Enterprise (EME) registration in the Philippines — covering 100% foreign ownership under RA 7916 Section 24, PEZA tax incentives, CREATE Act ITH and SCIT benefits, the 70% export ratio requirement, and the full 8-step PEZA registration process for foreign investors in 2026.
By Corporate Advisory Practice · Blogs · June 22, 2026
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