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.
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
China Setup Guide: How to Register Your Company in the Philippines
A complete guide for Chinese companies expanding to the Philippines — covering SEC registration, business structures, tax, and compliance.
By Starlight · Global Setups · May 25, 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: 2026 Updates
Starting a business in the Philippines involves more than registration. This updated guide covers the key steps from choosing a business structure and completing DTI or SEC registration to BIR, LGU, and ongoing compliance requirements, along with important 2026 regulatory developments. Originally published March 10, 2026 | Updated September 15, 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
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