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BIR Clarifies Tax Treatment on Alien Employees
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 116-2019 with subject, “Clarifications on the Treatment of Alien Individuals Employed in the Philippines by Regional or Area Headquarters and Regional Operating Headquarters of...
One Person Corporation: A Glorified Single Proprietorship?
By: Rob Avenida One Person Corporation is essentially a corporation with a single stockholder. However, unlike an ordinary corporation, an incorporator in an OPC is limited to natural persons, trust, or estate only. Here are the important details you need to know:...
Dual Citizenship for Filipinos
Once a natural-born Filipino became naturalized as a foreigner, he/she are deemed to have lost their Philippine citizenship. However, these individuals may retain or re-acquire their Filipino citizenship by filing a Petition for Retention/Re-Acquisition of Philippine...
DOLE Advisory No. 19-09: Personal appearance of foreign applicants for AEP required effective Oct 15, 2019
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) NCR released Advisory No. 19-08 which states that the said office shall require foreign nationals securing Alien Employment Permit (AEP) to personally appear to file their applications and claim their AEP cards starting...
Option to Apply for Philippine Work Visa While Abroad Being Considered By the BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) mentioned in its Facebook page “Immigration Helpline PH” that it may offer the option for foreign nationals to apply for Philippine working visa abroad.1 The BI, along with the other government agencies such as the Department of Labor...
Philippine Work Permit & Visa Related Updates (Article updated: Sept 12, 2019)
Related to the released Joint Guidelines (JG) on the Issuance of Work & Employment Permits to Foreign Nationals, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) imposed changes with their requirements. New Alien Employment...