Insights for Philippine Business Owners

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued several critical circulars and revenue regulations for 2024. From mandatory e-invoicing for large taxpayers to updated withholding tax tables, here is what your business needs to act on now.

With dozens of accounting platforms available, Philippine SMEs often struggle to choose the right one. We compare AccountingSuite and Sage 50 across the features that matter most — BIR compliance, inventory, multi-branch support, and total cost of ownership.

Effective tax planning is not about evasion — it is about understanding the tax code well enough to structure your business and transactions in the most efficient way possible. Here are the strategies CBSI recommends to Philippine business owners.

Mandatory government contributions have been updated for 2024. SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG all have revised schedules that affect both employer and employee deductions. Here is what you need to update in your payroll system.

Starting a business in the Philippines involves multiple government agencies and a specific sequence of registrations. This guide walks you through every step — from SEC incorporation to BIR registration and LGU permits.

Cloud accounting adoption is accelerating among Philippine businesses — and for good reason. Real-time financial visibility, anywhere access, and built-in BIR compliance tools are transforming how finance teams operate.

The Philippines offers significant opportunities for foreign investors, but the regulatory landscape requires careful navigation. This guide covers entity structures, foreign equity limits, SEC registration, and the visa requirements for foreign executives.

A clean, timely month-end close gives management the financial visibility they need to make good decisions. Here are the best practices CBSI recommends to Philippine SMEs for a faster, more accurate close.

ERP implementations are transformative — but they are also complex. Based on CBSI's experience implementing Hansa ERP and AccountingSuite for Philippine businesses, here is what to expect and how to set your project up for success.

The BIR has set December 31, 2026 as the compliance deadline for mandatory electronic invoicing under RMC No. 98-2026. Here is a concise breakdown of who is covered, what counts as a valid e-invoice, and the steps your business needs to take now.