J.O. Tabalba & Co. supports foreign-owned businesses with Philippine accounting and compliance work, from a new local operation to an established subsidiary or branch. We agree the local responsibilities, information flow and reporting needs with management. Our client-facing office is the Ayala Alabang Branch in Muntinlupa.
What We Help With
External audit engagements may be accepted separately, subject to professional, independence, eligibility and accreditation requirements. Group reporting, intercompany analysis or other complex work is assessed before it is included.
- Philippine bookkeeping, reconciliations and managed accounting
- BIR compliance and SEC filing coordination appropriate to the entity
- Business registration support and post-registration accounting setup
- Financial statement preparation and payroll-related accounting coordination
- Related-party transaction schedules and transfer pricing documentation assessment
- Coordination with overseas finance teams on agreed reports and local compliance schedules
Who This Is For
Foreign CFOs, regional finance teams, Philippine country managers and local accounting managers may need a dependable local point of coordination. Smaller foreign-owned businesses are welcome; the starting scope depends on the operation, not simply its ownership.
How the Engagement Works
- Understand the Philippine entity, its registrations and the overseas reporting relationship
- Agree local responsibilities, document access, reporting cut-offs and management contacts
- Review opening records and establish the recurring accounting and filing workflow
- Coordinate reports and unresolved items with local and overseas management
What We Typically Need
Useful starting information includes Philippine registration documents, the group structure, prior tax and SEC filings, trial balances, bank and payroll schedules, related-party agreements and group reporting instructions. Requirements differ by entity type, activity, registration and transactions. Legal questions about ownership restrictions or entity structure require qualified legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you work with our overseas finance team?
Yes. We agree contacts, information formats and reporting cut-offs during scoping. Group reporting requirements are assessed alongside the Philippine records and obligations.
Do we need a Philippine accountant?
A foreign-owned operation needs arrangements that address its applicable Philippine accounting and compliance requirements. We can assess how local support would complement your existing finance team without assuming every company needs the same engagement.
Can you handle BIR and SEC compliance together?
Yes, where both are included in the scope. The work is coordinated with accounting records while retaining separate requirements and authorised submission arrangements for each agency.
Can you work with our existing global auditor?
We can coordinate accounting schedules and supporting records with your auditor as agreed. That does not make us the group auditor or replace a separately accepted audit engagement.
Can you support a new Philippine subsidiary or branch?
Yes. We can assess registration coordination, opening records and the recurring accounting process. Foreign ownership and legal establishment questions should be confirmed with qualified counsel.
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Discuss Your Requirements
Tell us your business type, current accounting or compliance setup, and the service you need. We can discuss a starting scope and how it may develop with your operations.
Discuss Your Requirements