Introduction You might be thinking, “Is issuing an employee contract necessary?” Although it’s not required by the law to issue an employment agreement, it’s still essential to have a legally binding contract that contains all the provisions you want to set with your future employees. What Is an Employment Contract? An employment contract between an […]
Introduction Should you talk about finances before getting married to your soon-to-be spouse? Of course, you should. In his book “Smart Couples Finish Rich,” American financial expert David Bach says that talking about finances is part of knowing that your and your partner’s life aspirations are going in the same direction. The sooner you start […]
Introduction Starting a business isn’t an easy decision to make. Aside from conducting market research, gathering funds, and establishing a company structure, you also need to know your legal obligations, rights, and responsibilities as a business owner. Ensure that you have all your bases covered by hiring a professional to help you. Yap, Kung, Ching […]
A land title is significant for any property owner. The primary goals of land title registration are to protect property rights, facilitate land transactions, and allow land to be used as collateral for a loan. In addition, a title incentivizes land investment and thus creates an impetus for long-term economic development. To accelerate title registration […]
There are many reasons employees are leaving their companies despite the top-grade pay and benefits. That is the presence of discrimination, harassment, and bullying in the workplace. These kinds of activities encompass a broad range of issues and the target could be based on race, color, religion, gender, nationality, or physical attributes. Women are the […]
Whether you’re a local or a foreign incorporator who is planning to establish your dream business in the Philippines, it’s very important to take in mind that you are required to register your business entity with the Securities and Exchange Commission before you can conduct business activities. If you want to participate in the country’s […]
In life, there are always times of trouble and crisis as part of our daily routine. But on times that we are in ‘legal’ trouble like for example, a collapsing marriage, business registration, personal injury, and other legal matters, then finding a good legal professional can be of great help to you. But the question […]
“Do I really need to register my business?” That is the question of every new business owner here in the Philippines. Some business owners forgo this step because they find the registration of business here in the Philippines to be time-consuming. Meanwhile, some are just waiting for their profits to become stable before registering. Ironically, […]
The Philippines offers both local and international businesses with fantastic opportunities. But it is essential to understand and comply with existing laws and business regulations in the country before companies can finalize their business plan and schedule the launch of the company. Before a person can conduct a company lawfully, all the legal paperwork and […]
For some, marriage just doesn’t work. There are several reasons why marriage falls apart—either one of the parties committed grave misconduct, and the other is subject to abuse, a third party may be involved, or the couples simply fall out of love. As we all may know, the Philippines’ family code rules prohibit divorce, unlike […]
