
On June 19, 2026, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office No. 50 – South Makati conducted a Webinar on Tax Updates to discuss several recently issued Revenue Memorandum Circulars (RMCs) affecting taxpayers, businesses, digital platforms, and donors. As part of our commitment to keeping clients informed of important regulatory developments, representatives from…

Starting a business is exciting. Closing one, however, has traditionally been a different story. For many entrepreneurs, formally shutting down a business often meant dealing with numerous documentary requirements, multiple visits to government offices, and the fear of accumulating penalties from an inactive registration. To address these concerns, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued…

As companies begin preparing their 2025 financial statements for SEC filing, one common question arises: Does the Statement of Management’s Responsibility (SMR) now need to be notarized? Recent updates from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have created some confusion. The answer is simple once you understand the rule: Notarization depends on whether the financial…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 4, Series of 2026, introducing updated audit requirements designed to ease compliance costs for smaller corporations while maintaining accountability and transparency. This new circular significantly raises the audit threshold, allowing more corporations to file unaudited financial statements, provided certain conditions are met. Below is…

Keeping your books of accounts compliant with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is not just a formality, it is a legal requirement that protects your business from penalties and unnecessary audits. To address ongoing concerns and technical issues related to the Online Registration and Update System (ORUS), the BIR issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC)…