Kittelson & Carpo Consulting – Guides & Infographics
We craft educational and easily digestible guides and infographics on various business topics that are of interest to established and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Philippines. We represent information and data on a healthy mix of topics, from new Philippine laws and compliance requirements to useful tips on what to do before starting a business in the Philippines.
Setting up a foreign-owned business in the Philippines is no walk in the park. A foreign-owned corporation must obtain the necessary permits and licenses, register with the proper government agencies, and make the required capital investments before setting up business operations inside the country.
In the Philippines, registered corporations are required to file taxes to two government bodies: 1) the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) or the national taxation authority; and 2) the local government unit (LGU) where their business is located.
In the Philippines, private businesses and employers are mandated by law to register their newly-hired employees to appropriate government agencies as part of their onboarding process.
The Philippines is known to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the ASEAN region, opening a vast pool of job opportunities for locals and foreigners alike.
Foreign corporations that intend to set up a service center to perform income-generating business activities to their subsidiaries, branches, and affiliates around the world can set up a Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQ) in the Philippines.
Foreign corporations seeking to set up a communications center to supervise, inspect, or coordinate their subsidiaries, branches, and affiliates around the world can set up a Regional or Area Headquarters (RHQ) in the Philippines.
Foreign corporations seeking to test their potential in the Philippine market before making any significant investments can establish a Representative Office.
As an employee, it is vital to be knowledgeable about the labor laws for holiday pay in the Philippines to ensure that you are receiving proper pay for rendered work during holidays.
Establishing a new business can be challenging. In this infographic, we provide you a list of things you should consider to make sure you are choosing the best location for your next business.