Entering the Philippines: a 12-point pre-launch checklist
Before spending on research, use this checklist to judge readiness — and the three traps that catch most first-time entrants.
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Practical guides on Philippine market entry, sourcing, investment and compliance for Chinese companies.
How to verify a Philippine company’s registration and operating reality
A registration certificate proves existence, not capability. Verification works in three layers: documents, site, third parties.
Philippine plant costs: five items that are routinely underestimated
Land and labour get the headlines; power, logistics, compliance, labour efficiency and FX blow the budget.
Philippine commercial contracts: five clauses that need explicit drafting
Jurisdiction, payment, quality claims, termination and force majeure — ambiguity here becomes cost later.
Philippine business travel: itinerary and safety in practice
Manila traffic can ruin half a trip. Book meetings first, then area, then hotel.
Philippine import duty and clearance: basics and common myths
Duty is only part of landed cost; VAT, brokerage and demurrage are routinely forgotten.
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