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What type of business provides intangible products?
What type of business provides intangible products?
What is a key characteristic of a business?
What is a key characteristic of a business?
What is a business entity engaged in?
What is a business entity engaged in?
What is an example of a service business?
What is an example of a service business?
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What is a requirement for a business entity?
What is a requirement for a business entity?
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What is the purpose of a business entity?
What is the purpose of a business entity?
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What is a characteristic of a business entity?
What is a characteristic of a business entity?
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What is a business entity?
What is a business entity?
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What is the primary purpose of a business?
What is the primary purpose of a business?
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What type of business buys and sells merchandise?
What type of business buys and sells merchandise?
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What is a requirement for businesses to comply with the Bureau of Internal Revenue?
What is a requirement for businesses to comply with the Bureau of Internal Revenue?
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What type of business is owned by shareholders?
What type of business is owned by shareholders?
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What is the consequence of failure to comply with BIR requirements?
What is the consequence of failure to comply with BIR requirements?
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What is the importance of keeping tax and accounting records?
What is the importance of keeping tax and accounting records?
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What type of business provides intangible products for a fee?
What type of business provides intangible products for a fee?
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What is the first step in registering a business?
What is the first step in registering a business?
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Which of the following individuals is not considered engaged in business?
Which of the following individuals is not considered engaged in business?
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Where should a sole proprietorship register its business name?
Where should a sole proprietorship register its business name?
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What is required for a business to operate in a city or municipality?
What is required for a business to operate in a city or municipality?
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Who is considered engaged in business?
Who is considered engaged in business?
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What is not a legal requirement for a business?
What is not a legal requirement for a business?
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Where does a partnership or corporation register?
Where does a partnership or corporation register?
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What is required for a business to operate legally?
What is required for a business to operate legally?
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Who is not required to secure business permits and licenses?
Who is not required to secure business permits and licenses?
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Study Notes
Business Entity
- A business entity is an organization that uses economic resources to provide goods or services to customers in exchange for money or other goods and services.
- It is a person or organization engaged in the regular conduct of commercial, industrial, or professional activities, whether for profit or not, to fulfill a purpose, goal, mission, or cause.
Key Characteristics of a Business
- Person or organization
- Regular conduct
- Commercial, industrial, or professional activities
- Conducted in the Philippines
- Lawful transactions
- Whether for profit or not
- To fulfill a purpose, goal, mission, or cause
Types of Business
- Service Business: provides intangible products (products with no physical form) for a fee, examples include business services, such as accounting, advisory, taxation, legal, and auditing firms.
- Merchandising Business: buys and sells merchandise
- Manufacturing Business: buys materials and converts them into a new product
- Mix/Hybrid Business: combines two or more types of business
Forms of Business
- Sole Proprietorship: owned and controlled by only one person
- Partnership: owned by partners who agree to undertake business to make a profit
- Corporation: a legal entity owned by shareholders
Legal Requirements
- Business Name and Entity Registration: depending on the form of the business, registration with the Department of Trade and Industry (for sole proprietorships) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (for partnerships or corporations) is required.
- Secure Business Permits and Licenses: depending on the nature of its activities, the business must secure permits and licenses from the city or municipality where it conducts its business, including:
- Business Permit from the Mayor's Office
- Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from the Bureau of Fire Protection
- Barangay Clearance and Community Tax Certificate from the barangay where the business is operating
- Employer Registration (if applicable)
BIR Requirements
- Business registration
- Issuance of receipts and invoices
- Keeping of tax and accounting records
- Withholding of taxes on certain payments
- Filing and payment of taxes
Not Considered Engaged in Business
- Government agencies and instrumentalities
- Pure compensation employment (local or abroad, private or government)
- Directorship in a corporation
- Gratuitous transfer of properties by succession or donation
- Isolated or casual transactions by persons not engaged in trade or business
Considered Engaged in Business
- Freelancers, agents, and consultants
- Broadcast media talents and artists
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Learn about different business entities, forms, and their requirements. Understand the concept of a business entity and its purpose in providing goods and services.
