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Year-End Compliance Countdown: Business Permit Renewal, 13th Month Pay, and Mandatory Benefits Ahead of 2027
As the year comes to a close, Philippine businesses face a compressed compliance period covering business permit renewal, 13th month pay, and year-end payroll and government filings. This guide breaks down the key deadlines, requirements, and compliance points to help businesses prepare ahead of the 2027 renewal cycle and avoid last-minute penalties or missed filings.
By Starlight Admin · Blogs · September 16, 2026
Employer of Record in the Philippines: A Complete Guide to Compliant Hiring Without a Local Entity
What an Employer of Record (EOR) actually covers under Philippine law, how it compares to setting up a local entity or hiring contractors, and how to check a provider's compliance before you sign.
By Starlight HR · Blogs · September 11, 2026
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 Starlight Compliance · Blogs · September 9, 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 to Start Today | Starlight
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 Certificate of No Pending Cases | Starlight PH
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
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