Perspectives from Our Experts
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.
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
Understanding Multi-Country Payroll: How Global Businesses Pay Their Workforce
A comprehensive 2026 guide to how global businesses manages multi-country payroll — covering the processing cycle, regional compliance complexity, full Philippines payroll obligations, EOR delivery models, compliance risk framework
By Payroll Advisory Practice · Blogs · June 3, 2026
Startup Compliance Checklist for Corporations in the Philippines (2026 Guide)
A complete compliance checklist for first-year corporations in the Philippines — covering SEC, BIR, Mayor's Permit, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG.
By Starlight · Blogs · April 27, 2026
A Strategic Guide to Business Registration in the Philippines
A strategic, regulation-grounded guide to business registration in the Philippines — covering structure selection, SEC incorporation, BIR tax registration, LGU permits, investment incentives, and the complete 90-day registration roadmap for 2026.
By Starlight · Blogs · March 10, 2026
Doing Business in the Philippines: A 2026 Compliance Checklist for Foreign Companies
A practical compliance checklist for foreign companies operating in the Philippines in 2026. Learn key tax, SEC, and regulatory requirements to maintain business compliance.
By Starlight · Blogs · March 10, 2026
Beyond Compliance: The Core Strengths That Make Starlight the Philippines' Trusted Business Partner
Discover how Starlight Business Consulting Services, Inc. goes beyond compliance to deliver expert tax, audit, company registration, and HR solutions — making it a trusted business partner in the Philippines.
By Starlight · Blogs · March 10, 2026
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