Insights

Practical guides on business, tax, investment and retiring in the Philippines, by Rodel Lacorte, CPA.

Real Estate

Can Foreigners Own Property in the Philippines? What the Law Allows in 2026

Foreigners can't own Philippine land, but they can own condo units, take long leases and, in some cases, inherit. Here's what the law allows in 2026, what a purchase costs in taxes, and what a CPA checks before you sign.

27 October 2026Rodel Lacorte, CPA

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Retirement

SRRV Requirements 2026: A Practical Guide to the Philippine Retirement Visa for Foreigners

The SRRV changed in September 2025. Here is who qualifies now, what the Classic and Courtesy options cost, which documents PRA asks for, and the planning points a CPA would check first.

26 October 2026Rodel Lacorte, CPA

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