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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a strategic framework that allows companies to assess and address institutional goals and objectives in terms of reducing harm and protecting the environment, advocating for sustainability, maintaining a healthy work environment, and creating impactful changes in their management and overall organizational policies. ESG investing uses a criterion to determine […]

In the Philippines, a sales tax known as value-added tax (VAT) is levied on commodities purchased, bartered, exchanged, or leased and imported products. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reduced the standards taxpayers must meet to receive a VAT refund. In a revenue memorandum circular, BIR commissioner Romeo Lumagui ordered simplifying documentation requirements and […]

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 69-2023 to inform taxpayers on the reverted percentage tax, minimum corporate income tax, and average corporate income tax rates for selected institutions effective July 1. The percentage tax, temporarily reduced to 1%, will return to its original rate of 3%. This change will impact […]

UHY MAC Doing Business in the Philippines Guide Investing in the Philippines can lead to lucrative opportunities, thanks to its strong economic growth and favorable business environment. With a growing population and a robust legal framework, the country offers a promising destination for foreign investors. In this blog, we will explore the potential of investing […]

Revenue Regulation No. 3-2023 removes the requirement for BIR prior approval for VAT zero rating, simplifying the process for taxpayers and reducing administrative burden The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recently issued Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 03-2023, amending certain provisions of RR No.16-2005, as amended by RR No. 21-2021. In accordance with the regulation, […]

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Grant of Amnesty for Non-Filing and Late filing of the General Information Sheet (GIS) and Annual Financial Statement (AFS), and Non-Compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 28, S. 2020 SEC Memorandum Circular NO. 2, Series of 2023 was released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 16, 2023. It provides a set of rules […]

MC No. 15 s.2019 – Amendment of SEC Memorandum Circular No. 17, Series of 2018 on the Revision of the General Information Sheet (GIS) to include Beneficial Ownership Information (“2019 Revision of the GIS”) In preparing a General Information Sheet to be submitted with the Securities and Exchange Commission, we should be truly mindful of […]

The Philippine government imposes different types of withholding taxes that businesses should remit to the BIR. One of the common issues that the BIR includes in their tax assessment is deficiency withholding tax due to alleged non-compliance to withholding tax rules. But worry no more as we will help you navigate the world of withholding […]

When the status of the employment is in dispute, the employer bears the burden to prove that the person whose service it pays for is an independent contractor rather than a regular employee with or without fixed terms. This came from the decision penned by J. Leonen in the case of Ditiangkin, Molines, Juanio, Verde, […]