Introduction Taxes are mandatory contributions imposed by the government and are used to fund infrastructures and services for the public. Some of these are hospitals, schools, road works, and government offices. In addition, the collected tax is used to maintain and further develop the economy of the country. They are indeed vital to keep a […]
Introduction The holiday season is upon us, and people are starting their Christmas shopping already. Many people who are employed by a private company collect their bonuses first before splurging on gifts and other holiday expenses. Meanwhile, employer must make sure that they can properly determine the holiday pay and benefits they’ll be giving to […]
Introduction You might be thinking, “Is issuing an employee contract necessary?” Although it’s not required by the law to issue an employment agreement, it’s still essential to have a legally binding contract that contains all the provisions you want to set with your future employees. What Is an Employment Contract? An employment contract between an […]
Introduction Should you talk about finances before getting married to your soon-to-be spouse? Of course, you should. In his book “Smart Couples Finish Rich,” American financial expert David Bach says that talking about finances is part of knowing that your and your partner’s life aspirations are going in the same direction. The sooner you start […]
Introduction Starting a business isn’t an easy decision to make. Aside from conducting market research, gathering funds, and establishing a company structure, you also need to know your legal obligations, rights, and responsibilities as a business owner. Ensure that you have all your bases covered by hiring a professional to help you. Yap, Kung, Ching […]
A land title is significant for any property owner. The primary goals of land title registration are to protect property rights, facilitate land transactions, and allow land to be used as collateral for a loan. In addition, a title incentivizes land investment and thus creates an impetus for long-term economic development. To accelerate title registration […]
There are many reasons employees are leaving their companies despite the top-grade pay and benefits. That is the presence of discrimination, harassment, and bullying in the workplace. These kinds of activities encompass a broad range of issues and the target could be based on race, color, religion, gender, nationality, or physical attributes. Women are the […]
Whether you’re a local or a foreign incorporator who is planning to establish your dream business in the Philippines, it’s very important to take in mind that you are required to register your business entity with the Securities and Exchange Commission before you can conduct business activities. If you want to participate in the country’s […]
In life, there are always times of trouble and crisis as part of our daily routine. But on times that we are in ‘legal’ trouble like for example, a collapsing marriage, business registration, personal injury, and other legal matters, then finding a good legal professional can be of great help to you. But the question […]
“Do I really need to register my business?” That is the question of every new business owner here in the Philippines. Some business owners forgo this step because they find the registration of business here in the Philippines to be time-consuming. Meanwhile, some are just waiting for their profits to become stable before registering. Ironically, […]
