The Filing Cabinet · AllIn Blog

Philippine business paperwork, in plain language

Guides to registration, BIR compliance, permits, and payroll — written by the people who queue at these agencies for a living. No jargon, no outdated screenshots.

Guide · August 2026

Taxes in the Philippines explained: a plain-language guide

Income tax, VAT, percentage tax, withholding, DST, estate and donor's tax, local taxes — what each one is, who pays it, and how the pieces fit together. Includes worked examples and the seven misunderstandings that cost people the most.

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Guide · Updated July 2026

How to register a business in the Philippines in 2026: complete step-by-step guide

DTI or SEC? BIR or mayor's permit first? A practical map of the full registration chain — structure, name, permits, BIR and ORUS, employer registration, industry licenses — plus the ten checks that prevent most delays.

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