Resources

Insights, reflections, and advice for navigating business in the Philippines from the Korp team.

Korp Team

Why Do Companies Fail in the Philippines: Key Causes

Discover why companies fail in the Philippines and learn key causes like cash flow mismanagement. Prevent failures with our insights!

Ninoy Salmon

What Is the Cost to Set Up a Foreign-Owned Corporation in the Philippines

Find out how much it costs to set up a foreign-owned corporation in the Philippines — from SEC registration fees to paid-up capital requirements.

Korp Team

Payroll in the Philippines: Your 2026 Compliance Guide

Ensure your business thrives with our 2026 compliance guide on payroll in the Philippines. Learn essential filing and registration tips today!

Mayumi from Korp

BIR Registration Seal Badge: What It Means for Filipino Online Sellers in 2026

The BIR now requires online sellers to display a Registration Seal Badge. See who needs it, how to get it, and what to do if you are not yet registered.

Ninoy Salmon

What the new SEC eWATCH means for your corporate compliance in the Philippines

SEC eWATCH is now the required platform for Monitoring Clearance requests in the Philippines. See which filings it checks and how to prepare your corporation.

Korp Team

How to Order Certified SEC Documents Online via SEC Express

Discover how the SEC Express System streamlines requests for certified corporate documents online, saving you time and hassle. Learn more!

Korp Team

How to Close a Company in the Philippines: 2026 Guide

Learn how to close a company in the Philippines effectively. Follow our step-by-step guide to avoid penalties and ensure a smooth process.

Ninoy Salmon

What Filipino chambers, accelerators, and policy think tanks should know about the SEC's 2025-2026 digital infrastructure rollout

Philippine SEC digital reform 2026 spans six new platforms and a stabilisation phase. Here is the synthesis for chambers, accelerators, and think tanks.

Ninoy Salmon

How to set up a BPO company in the Philippines

Foreign growth-stage BPO operators: entity structure, PEZA under CREATE MORE, location, and registration sequence for setting up in the Philippines.

Korp Team

BIR audits in the Philippines: Your compliance guide

Navigate BIR audits in the Philippines with confidence. Understand audit types, your rights, and tips for smooth compliance. Stay informed!

Korp Team

Anti-Dummy Law guide for startups in the Philippines

Navigate the complexities of the Anti-Dummy Law with our essential guide for Philippine startups. Ensure compliant ownership and succeed in business!

Ninoy Salmon

How Singapore Founders Should Structure Their Philippine Expansion

A practical guide for Singapore founders on structuring a Philippine expansion — covering entity types, foreign ownership rules, tax considerations, and go-to-market steps to enter the market compliantly and efficiently.