Category:Bong Corpuz
RMO 36-2025: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About the New BIR Audit Triggers
The BIR’s RMO 36-2025 expands mandatory audits, what used to be exceptions are now automatic. Learn what this means for your business and how to prepare. What is RMO 36-2025? A Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) is an official directive issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to guide its revenue officers on how to…
CREATE and CREATE MORE Incentives in 2025: What Philippine Businesses Need to Know
Our firm continue to receive the same question from clients:“Are CREATE incentives still available this year, and what’s different under CREATE MORE?” The short answer: Yes. In fact, 2025 is one of the most strategic times to maximize them. The CREATE MORE Law has expanded and improved many of the benefits under the original CREATE…
How to Secure a Personal TIN in the Philippines: A Quick Guide for Individuals
If you’re planning to work, start a business, or simply comply with financial or legal requirements in the Philippines, one essential document you’ll need is a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a freelancer, or transitioning to formal employment, securing a TIN is a must. This guide will walk you through how…
How to Handle Local Market Purchases Without Official Receipts and Still Stay BIR-Compliant
When you’re running a small business, every peso counts. That’s why many entrepreneurs and local business owners choose to buy raw materials from their local market instead of formal suppliers. The prices are significantly cheaper, and for good reason. Most of these local market vendors operate informally, which means they don’t issue official BIR-registered receipts.…
