When Republic Act No. 11232 or the Revised Corporation Code was signed into law, it revolutionized Philippine business by allowing a single individual to form a One Person Corporation (OPC)—a...
Choosing a business name is an exciting part of launching your enterprise. It defines your brand, reflects your values, and helps you stand out in the market. But before printing that logo or...
For many Filipino entrepreneurs, the first milestone in starting a business is securing a DTI Business Name Registration. It’s quick, affordable, and relatively simple. But here’s the legal truth: DTI...
If you’re planning to form a corporation or partnership in the Philippines, reserving your business name is a crucial legal first step—and one that’s often overlooked or misunderstood. As a...
If you’re planning to operate a business in the Philippines—whether online or offline—BIR registration is a legal requirement, not an option. But one of the first critical decisions you’ll need...
As a corporate lawyer advising Filipino entrepreneurs, I’ve seen countless businesses with potential fall short—not because of a bad product, but because they failed to take the most important first...