Cebu functions as the IT-BPM, shared services, and maritime hub of the Visayas. Corporate setups in locations like Cebu IT Park, Cebu Business Park, or the Mactan Economic Zone (MEZ) often combine SEC...
Davao City remains the primary economic anchor for Mindanao, drawing commercial real estate, logistics, and agribusiness ventures. Operating a corporation in Davao requires matching SEC compliance...
Registering a corporation in the Philippines used to mean printed document stacks, physical notarization runs, and waiting in line at SEC extension offices. SEC Memorandum Circular No. 3 (Series of...
A frequent point of friction for companies launching in Metro Cebu (Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu) or Davao City is local government jurisdiction. The Short Answer Yes, you still need a Mayor’s...
A common misconception among international founders is that the Board of Investments (BOI) is reserved exclusively for joint ventures or majority Filipino-owned corporations. The Rule: Yes, 100%...
Choosing between the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) used to be confusing due to conflicting tax rates. Following the CREATE MORE Act (RA 12066), the...
