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A founder once came to us angry. Her SEC papers were approved. Her BIR registration was done. But the bank refused to open her account. She couldn’t understand why, until …
Barangay Clearance and Mayor’s Permit: What People Forget Read MoreTwo weeks after registering, Miguel got a letter from the BIR, and a ₱5,000 penalty. He wasn’t earning yet. He thought he didn’t have to file anything. But that’s not …
BIR Deadlines Most First-Time Founders Miss (And Pay For) Read MoreMost founders frame their COR like a diploma, but never actually read it. One client I met had hers proudly displayed on her wall. She thought it meant everything was …
How To Read Your COR Like A Pro (So You Don’t Miss Anything) Read MoreLast month, a founder came to us with a problem. She’d spent ₱30,000 and still didn’t have a single official receipt. She registered as a Sole Proprietor because someone told …
Are You About To Pick the Wrong Business Structure? Read MoreThe real cost of expanding isn’t money. It’s missteps. Southeast Asia is a magnet for remote founders. The cost of talent is lower. The timezone works. And the opportunity to …
How to Expand in Southeast Asia Without Hiring an Entire Legal Team Read MorevOffice is opening a new center in Poblacion, a thriving community of young start ups. This space offers flexible co-working areas, private offices, and facilities designed to help your business …
vOffice Opens in Poblacion Read More