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Do you have serious problems with your life partner? Do you want to get married to another person in the future for your happiness? Then perhaps, you should know how to file for an annulment. Since divorce is not yet legal here in the Philippines, and legal separation does not allow the separated partners to get married again, your last recourse may be an annulment. … [Read more...] about How to File for an Annulment in the Philippines

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has posted the recently updated (as of August 8, 2019) requirements and qualifications for the processing and release of Student Permit (SP). A Student Permit is required if you intend to get a new driver’s license from the LTO within the next few months. It is worth noting that all foreigners are allowed to be given a student permit (SP) if … [Read more...] about How to Get Your LTO Student Permit (SP)

When you want to start a business, you will need to get a business permit (also known as Mayor's permit), as this is required by the government. Otherwise, you can’t do business anywhere here in the Philippines. In the past, getting a mayor's permit for your business is a lengthy process that lasts for even months! This means that you have to bear the hassles of going back to … [Read more...] about How to Get Mayor’s Permit for Your Business

Before venturing out on your own to start a business here in the Philippines, you need to make sure that you are fully registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). This makes your business legal to operate and sets you up for necessary tax payments as you operate down the line. We cover the necessary requirements that you need to complete your BIR Business … [Read more...] about BIR Business Registration: A Complete Guide

When starting a sole proprietorship business (not partnership or corporation) here in the Philippines, you should first get your business name registration certificate from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The good thing is that you can register your business name online, where you can process and download your certificate in the comfort of your own home. However, … [Read more...] about How to Register Business Name Online