If you're a business owner operating in the Philippines, you're no doubt keenly aware that there are

various legal issues that come with running your company. These range from how to register it as a
limited liability company and what taxes need to be paid each year, to whether or not you can terminate
an employee without just cause. Whether you want to get started on the basics of starting a new
business or brushing up on information about making sure your startup is in compliance with the law,
this post will give you everything you need.

Knowledge of the legal issues surrounding your business will help you to be proactive and stay on top of
what's going on with your startup, rather than waiting until a legal issue arises. This post will give you a
comprehensive overview of all the important legal issues that you should be aware of as a business
owner in the Philippines, along with links to further resources.

A successful startup needs a legal entity. It should be either your own Sole Proprietorship or
Corporation. It can be more complicated if you're thinking of starting a Partnership, because it is not as
easy as signing a piece of paper and calling yourself partners. If you have the resources, the best legal
framework for a startup is to establish a corporation which has its own distinct identity.