Philippines vs Vietnam vs India BPO/IT Outsourcing Hub Comparison (2026)

Three countries dominate the global conversation when a US, UK, or Australian company starts evaluating offshore operations: the Philippines, India, and Vietnam. Each has a legitimate claim to the top spot but in entirely different categories. The mistake most buyers make is treating this as a beauty contest with one winner. The smarter question is: […]

Philippines Company Costs SEC Fees, PEZA, Office & Annual Maintenance (2026)

One question dominates every serious conversation about expanding to the Philippines: What will this actually cost? The answer depends on where you register, what structure you choose, whether you go PEZA or non-PEZA, and which city you plant your flag in. Get those variables right and the Philippines is one of the most cost-efficient jurisdictions […]

FEMA, RBI & Indian Tax for Philippines Company Owners ODI, DTAA, BPO/IT & Repatriation (2026)

If you’re an Indian entrepreneur or IT company founder who has set up or is considering setting up a company in the Philippines, you’re operating at the intersection of two of Asia’s most dynamic economies. The opportunity is real and significant. But between FEMA’s overseas investment rules, RBI reporting obligations, the India-Philippines DTAA, PEZA incentive structures, […]

Philippines Compliance BIR, SEC, PEZA, CREATE MORE & Penalties (2026)

Running a business in the Philippines means facing one of Asia’s most document-intensive compliance regimes. Between the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and three mandatory employee benefit agencies, a single missed deadline can trigger cascading penalties that […]

Philippines Tax Guide 25% CIT, CREATE MORE Act, PEZA 0-5%, ITH & India DTAA (2026)

The Philippines has positioned itself as one of the most strategically attractive jurisdictions in Southeast Asia for foreign investors, particularly Indian entrepreneurs expanding into IT services, BPO, manufacturing, and export-oriented businesses. Its tax system is relatively straightforward at the headline level but becomes highly incentive-driven once you move into export zones or registered investment regimes. […]