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Philippines Refines Tax Policies with CREATE MORE Act

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Discover how the CREATE MORE Act enhances the Philippines' global investment appeal with competitive tax rates, expanded incentives, and streamlined compliance processes.

Understanding the 13th Month Pay and Christmas Bonuses in the Philippines

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The 13th month pay and Christmas bonuses in the Philippines are an important aspect of HR policy that employers need to understand.

Philippines Public Holidays: Essential Dates for 2025

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Discover the key national holidays in the Philippines for 2025, including cultural traditions, religious events, and historical celebrations.

China-Philippines Bilateral Relations: Trade and Investment

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Amid Philippines President Marcos' recent state visit to China, we discuss China-Philippines bilateral trade and investment relations.

The Philippines’ Revised VAT Policy on Foreign Digital Services from 2024

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Explore how the Philippines' new 12% VAT on foreign digital services reshapes the market, affects consumers, and drives local industry growth.

Philippines Plans Stock Tax Reduction to Revive Capital Market

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The Philippine government plans to drastically reduce the stock transaction tax from 0.6 percent to 0.1 percent, a move which aims to stimulate trading activity and attract more investors.

Electric Vehicle Imports in the Philippines Benefit from Expanded Zero-Tariff Rates

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The Philippines has extended its zero-tariff rates on EV imports, aligning with its commitment to develop a domestic electric vehicle market.

Audit and Compliance in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Investors

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The Philippines is modernizing its tax administration by simplifying compliance and introducing a 'file and pay anywhere' system for enhanced taxpayer convenience.

A Guide to Taxation in the Philippines - Updates for 2024

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The Philippines imposes a territorial tax system, meaning only Philippine-sourced income is subject to taxes.

Cambodia and Philippines Conclude Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

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Cambodia and the Philippines have concluded negotiations on a double taxation avoidance agreement that will enable the two countries to mitigate the burden of double taxation on businesses and individuals.

Philippines Passes CREATE MORE Act, Proposing Amendments to Tax Incentives

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The CREATE MORE bill makes key amendments and enhancements to the tax regime introduced in the CREATE Act.

Insights into the Philippines' Standing in the 2024 Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index

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The Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index 2024 report published by Dezan Shira & Associates provides insights into the factors that influence the manufacturing sector in emerging Asian countries such as the Philippines.

Philippines Signs Second Protocol of ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA

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The Philippines ratified the Second Protocol of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA).

Philippines Enacts New E-Commerce Regulation

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The Philippines government has adopted the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (ITA), a new law governing the country’s e-commerce industry.

Vietnam-Philippines Two-Way Trade

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The President of the Philippines is on an official state visit to Hanoi during which he will discuss trade and investment between the two nations. Here’s how that trade and investment is shaping up.

Philippines’ Public Holidays for 2024

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ASEAN Briefing outlines the Philippines' public holidays for 2024.This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.

A Guide to HR Compliance in the Philippines

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Expatriate workers and their employers in the Philippines must understand the process of obtaining a work visa and employment permit to legally work in the country.

Russia and the Philippines: 2023/24 Trade and Investment Opportunities

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By Emil Avdaliani Russia and the Philippines have been peripheral to each other, as while bilateral trade and investments ties are small, the geography has also largely precluded developing closer ties. What could change this are the unfolding geopolitical developments across Eurasia pushing Russia to seek closer ties with Southeast Asia. Amid Russia’s re-orientation of[.....]

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