GUIDES · PHILIPPINES
Guides to Philippine business software.
Plain-language explainers on ERP, POS, HRIS, payroll, and BIR compliance — what each system is, how it works, and how to choose one.
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Concepts
What is a POS system?
A POS system is the hardware and software that takes payments, records each sale, and updates inventory in real time — plus cloud vs on-premise and BIR rules.
Read the guide →What is ERP (enterprise resource planning) software?
ERP software unifies finance, inventory, manufacturing, and HR/payroll in one database — plus the BIR CAS and e-invoicing rules a Philippine ERP must meet.
Read the guide →What is an HRIS?
An HRIS is the software that holds employee records and runs HR — plus how a Philippine HRIS handles payroll, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR compliance.
Read the guide →What is cloud ERP?
Cloud ERP runs your accounting, inventory, and payroll on a vendor-hosted system you reach online. A plain Philippine guide to cloud vs on-premise ERP and.
Read the guide →What is CRM software?
CRM software records every customer, lead, deal, and conversation in one place — how it differs from a spreadsheet and an ERP, plus PH data-privacy realities.
Read the guide →What is an inventory management system?
An inventory management system tracks stock, location, and value in real time — what it includes, cloud vs on-premise, and the BIR inventory list.
Read the guide →What is accounting software?
Accounting software records your money and produces financial statements and BIR books — what it includes, how it differs from ERP, and the BIR CAS rules.
Read the guide →What is supply chain management software?
SCM software plans demand, sourcing, warehousing, and transport on one shared picture — what it covers, how it differs from ERP, and the PH realities.
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BIR & compliance
What is a computerized accounting system?
A computerized accounting system (CAS) records transactions and keeps your BIR books of accounts. What CAS means, registration, and e-invoicing rules.
Read the guide →BIR-accredited POS systems in the Philippines: the 2026 requirements
What makes a POS BIR-accredited in 2026: registration via Acknowledgement Certificate (the PTU is gone), sequential numbering, Z-reading, SC/PWD, and EIS.
Read the guide →BIR EIS and e-invoicing in the Philippines
BIR e-invoicing under RR 11-2025 and RR 26-2025: who is covered, how transmission to the EIS works in JSON, and why the deadline is now 31 December 2026.
Read the guide →BIR Form 2307: Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source
BIR Form 2307 (Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source) — what it is, who issues it and when, how to fill it out, and how the payee claims the credit.
Read the guide →Withholding tax in the Philippines: a complete guide
Expanded (creditable) withholding tax in the Philippines — EWT rates, ATC codes, Forms 0619E, 1601-EQ, QAP and 2307, plus deadlines and how to claim the credit.
Read the guide →BIR Form 1701: Annual Income Tax Return for the Self-Employed
BIR Form 1701 is the annual income tax return for self-employed, professionals, mixed-income earners, estates and trusts. Deadline, 8% option, and how to file.
Read the guide →BIR Alphalist: What It Is and How to File (1604-C & 1604-E)
What the BIR alphalist is, how it attaches to BIR Forms 1604-C and 1604-E, the .DAT eSubmission rule, the filing deadlines, and how it ties to Form 2316.
Read the guide →Percentage Tax in the Philippines: Rates, Who Pays, and BIR Form 2551Q
Percentage tax in the Philippines is 3% of quarterly gross sales for non-VAT businesses under the ₱3M threshold. See who pays, the rate, and BIR Form 2551Q.
Read the guide →How to Get a TIN Number in the Philippines (and Verify It)
Get a BIR TIN in the Philippines: which form to file (1902, 1901, 1903, 1904), how to register online via ORUS, and how to verify or recover a lost TIN in 2026.
Read the guide →BIR Form 1901: Register as Self-Employed or Mixed-Income
How to file BIR Form 1901 to register as a self-employed, professional, or mixed-income earner in 2026 — steps, requirements, and ORUS explained.
Read the guide →BIR Form 1905: Update, Transfer, or Close Your BIR Registration
BIR Form 1905 updates, transfers, or closes your tax registration in the Philippines. Learn RDO transfer steps, scenarios, requirements, fees, and ORUS in 2026.
Read the guide →What Is the TRAIN Law? (RA 10963, Explained)
TRAIN Law (RA 10963) restructured PH income tax: first ₱250,000 exempt, an 8% option, flat 6% estate tax, plus new fuel and sugar excise taxes.
Read the guide →BIR Certificate of Registration (Form 2303): What It Is and How to Get It
What the BIR Certificate of Registration (Form 2303) is, what each section means, how to get it, and how to replace a lost COR with BIR Form 1905 in 2026.
Read the guide →De Minimis Benefits in the Philippines (2026 Tax-Exempt List)
The complete 2026 de minimis benefits list with current BIR ceilings, the rule on excess amounts vs the P90,000 cap, and how to apply it on payroll correctly.
Read the guide →VAT in the Philippines: Rate, Threshold, and How to File
VAT in the Philippines is 12% on goods, services, and imports. Register if sales exceed ₱3M, file quarterly on BIR Form 2550Q, and offset output vs input VAT.
Read the guide →Capital Gains Tax in the Philippines: Real Property and Shares
A 2026 guide to capital gains tax in the Philippines: 6% CGT on real property (BIR Form 1706) and 15% CGT on unlisted shares (Form 1707), with rates, bases.
Read the guide →Estate Tax in the Philippines: Rate, Deductions, and Filing
Estate tax in the Philippines is a flat 6% of the net estate under the TRAIN law. Learn the ₱5M standard deduction, family home rule, BIR Form 1801.
Read the guide →Corporate Income Tax in the Philippines (CREATE Law)
How corporate income tax works in the Philippines under the CREATE Act: RCIT 25% or 20%, the 2% MCIT, BIR Forms 1702 and 1702Q, deadlines, and rules.
Read the guide →Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) in the Philippines: What It Is and the Rates
A plain-language guide to Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) in the Philippines — the 2026 rates on shares, deeds, leases, and loans, plus BIR Form 2000.
Read the guide →Official Receipt vs Sales Invoice in the Philippines (EOPT Update)
Under EOPT (RA 11976) and RR 7-2024, the sales invoice is now the primary document for goods AND services. See what the official receipt is still used for in.
Read the guide →Books of Accounts: How to Register Them With the BIR
A 2026 guide to registering BIR books of accounts: manual, loose-leaf, and computerized (CAS), with ORUS online steps, deadlines, retention rules, and a.
Read the guide →BIR Form 1601-C: Monthly Remittance of Withholding Tax on Compensation
BIR Form 1601-C is the monthly remittance return for income tax withheld on employee compensation. Learn the 2026 deadline, who files, and how to file via.
Read the guide →BIR Form 0605: The Payment Form, Explained
What BIR Form 0605 is, when to file it, and how to fill it out in 2026 — plus why the ₱500 Annual Registration Fee is no longer paid after the EOPT Act.
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Buyer's guides
Best payroll software in the Philippines
How to choose Philippine payroll software in 2026 — global ERP, mid-market, local SaaS, and custom builds compared on cost, time-to-live, BIR-readiness, and.
Read the guide →Best ERP software in the Philippines: how to choose, the real options by tier, and when a custom build wins
An honest-broker guide to the best ERP software in the Philippines — how to choose, real vendors by business size, BIR-compliance rules, and when a custom.
Read the guide →Best POS System in the Philippines: How to Choose (BIR-Ready)
An honest buyer's guide to the best POS system in the Philippines: how to choose, BIR accreditation and EIS rules, real vendors by tier, and when a custom.
Read the guide →Best accounting software in the Philippines
How to choose BIR CAS-ready accounting software in the Philippines — the real options by business size (Xero, QuickBooks, Odoo, SAP, NetSuite, Sprout), with.
Read the guide →Best HRIS & Payroll Software in the Philippines (2026)
A buyer's guide to the best HRIS and payroll software in the Philippines for 2026: BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, DOLE coverage, pricing, and how to choose.
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How-to guides
How to apply for a Pag-IBIG loan
How to apply for a Pag-IBIG (HDMF) loan in 2026 — Multi-Purpose Loan up to 90% of savings at 10.5%, Calamity Loan at 5.95%, and Housing Loan up to ₱10 million.
Read the guide →SSS salary loan: eligibility, amount, interest, and how to apply
The SSS salary loan lets qualified members borrow against their contributions at 8% interest on a diminishing balance, repaid over 24 months.
Read the guide →SSS maternity benefit under RA 11210 (105-day leave)
How the SSS maternity benefit works under RA 11210 — 105-day leave, the 20,000 MSC cap, up to ₱70,000, eligibility, the formula, a worked example, and how to.
Read the guide →Separation Pay in the Philippines: Who Gets It and How It's Computed
Separation pay in the Philippines is owed only for authorized-cause termination — learn the 1-month vs half-month rates, who qualifies, and the tax rules.
Read the guide →How to Register with SSS Online (My.SSS) — Members & Employers
Step-by-step guide to SSS online registration in 2026: get your SS number, then create a My.SSS account at member.sss.gov.ph, plus employer steps.
Read the guide →How to Register a Business Name with DTI (BNRS) — Sole Proprietors
Step-by-step guide to registering a sole proprietorship business name with DTI online via BNRS in 2026 — fees by scope, requirements, validity, and next steps.
Read the guide →How to Register a Corporation with the SEC (eSPARC / OneSEC)
Step-by-step 2026 guide to SEC registration in the Philippines via eSPARC and OneSEC — entity types, requirements, fees, OPC rules, and post-SEC steps.
Read the guide →How to Get a Mayor's Permit (Business Permit) in the Philippines
Step-by-step 2026 guide to getting a Mayor's / Business Permit in the Philippines: requirements, BPLS process, LGU fees, and the Jan 1-20 renewal window.
Read the guide →Paternity Leave in the Philippines: 7 Days, Who Qualifies, How to File
Paternity leave in the Philippines under RA 8187 grants 7 days of full paid leave to married male employees for the first 4 deliveries. See rules, pay, and.
Read the guide →Service Incentive Leave (SIL) in the Philippines: 5 Days a Year
Service Incentive Leave (SIL) gives covered employees 5 paid leave days a year after 1 year of service, convertible to cash if unused. See coverage.
Read the guide →Solo Parent Leave in the Philippines: 7 Days Under RA 11861
Solo parent leave gives 7 paid working days a year under RA 11861. Learn the eligibility, 6-month service rule, Solo Parent ID requirement, and 2026 benefits.
Read the guide →13th Month Pay in the Philippines: The Law, the Formula, the Deadline
13th month pay in the Philippines under PD 851: who qualifies, the basic-salary ÷ 12 formula, pro-rating, the December 24 deadline, and the ₱90,000.
Read the guide →Maternity Leave in the Philippines: 105 Days Under RA 11210
A 2026 guide to maternity leave in the Philippines under RA 11210: 105 paid days for live birth, +15 for solo parents, 60 for miscarriage, pay, and eligibility.
Read the guide →Barangay Business Clearance: Requirements and How to Get It
A 2026 guide to the Barangay Business Clearance in the Philippines: requirements, fees, step-by-step process, annual renewal, and where it fits before the.
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