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How to Register with PEZA in the Philippines: Step-by-Step Guide
PEZA registration ties tax incentives to a specific project and a PEZA-recognized location. This guide explains who can register, the documents and fees involved, the step-by-step process through PEZA’s BERMS portal, and the ongoing compliance obligations that follow approval.
By Starlight Admin · Blogs · October 23, 2026
E-Invoicing in the Philippines: What the December 31, 2026 Deadline Means for Your Business
The BIR’s e-invoicing deadline is December 31, 2026, and covered businesses need a Permit to Issue before they can issue a single e-invoice. Here is who is covered, what counts as an e-invoice, and what the BIR has not yet settled.
By Starlight Admin · Blogs · October 21, 2026
New BIR Rule: Your Invoices Must Now Show Creditable Withholding Tax (RR No. 6-2026)
The BIR now requires invoices to show creditable withholding tax as its own line whenever tax is withheld. Here is what RR No. 6-2026 says, what to do with the invoices you already have, and what the BIR has not yet clarified.
By Starlight Admin · Blogs · October 19, 2026
Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026: Starlight Recap
Starlight joined the Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on October 8 to 10. We met businesses interested in our services, especially Chinese business owners looking to enter the Philippine market. Ms. Aileen Chen, our Sales Consultant, spoke about our four major solutions: Enter, Establish, Approve, and Protect.
By Starlight Admin · Blogs · October 13, 2026
Registered Isn’t Protected: What Philippine Founders Still Need After SEC and BIR
Registering with the SEC or DTI and the BIR makes your business legal, but it doesn't protect your assets, your family, or your co-owners. Here are the tax, liability, and ownership gaps Philippine founders should close next.
By Starlight Admin · Blogs · October 5, 2026
FDA Compliance Health Check: Auditing Your LTO, CPN, and CPR Before They Expire
The License to Operate covers your establishment, while the CPR and CPN cover your products, and each has its own expiry date. The FDA's renewal rules shifted during 2025 under Administrative Order No. 2024-0015 and several advisories. This guide walks Philippine businesses through a practical audit of their FDA authorizations, with a checklist to help avoid a lapse.
By Starlight Admin · Blogs · September 28, 2026
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