Applying for a work visa in the Philippines may appear straightforward at first glance. Many employers and foreign professionals assume that submitting forms and paying government fees is enough to...
Hiring a foreign national in the Philippines requires more than a job offer. From a legal standpoint, employment begins only when proper authorization is granted. As a lawyer assisting companies and...
Hiring a foreign national in the Philippines can strengthen your company’s expertise and global reach. However, from a legal standpoint, one mistake can expose your business to penalties: Allowing a...
One of the first questions investors ask before applying for PEZA incentives is straightforward: “How much does PEZA registration really cost?” As a lawyer advising companies on investment...
Foreign investors entering the Philippine market often ask a practical question: “How can we legally operate in the Philippines while minimizing tax exposure and regulatory friction?” One of the...
Many businesses celebrate once they receive their PEZA approval—and rightly so. But from a legal standpoint, this is the moment I give clients a gentle warning: PEZA approval is not the finish line...
