# Field Notes№ 06

## The Libro Blog

Thoughts on bookkeeping, business, and building Libro — from the people writing the software you'll use to keep your books.

**Starting a Business? Here's What the BIR Needs**  
A practical checklist for registering with the BIR through NewBizReg — ₱30 in fees, 3 working days, and the exact documents per business type.  
*Ogie Galicia/May 20 2026/9 min*  
[Read more](/content/blog/bir-business-registration-requirements/index.html)

### Archive · 05 entries

1. **The Only BIR Deadline Cheat Sheet You'll Ever Need**  
   The complete BIR filing calendar for monthly, quarterly, and annual returns — covering individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations.  
     
   [Read more](/content/blog/bir-filing-deadlines/index.html)

2. **Closing a Business with the BIR Just Got Simpler**  
   BIR RMC 47-2026 cuts business closure down to four documents and 3 working days for micro taxpayers. Here is the new process, line by line.  
     
   [Read more](/content/blog/closing-a-business-bir-rmc-47-2026/index.html)

3. **How to Register as a BMBE (and Skip Income Tax)**  
   Register as a Barangay Micro Business Enterprise under RA 9178: assets up to ₱3M, full income tax exemption, free filing, approved in 15 working days.  
     
   [Read more](/content/blog/register-business-bmbe-law/index.html)

4. **How to Record Transactions in Your Books of Accounts**  
   Worked examples of how to record transactions in each of the 6 (VAT) or 4 (non-VAT) required books of accounts in the Philippines, with 12% VAT flow.  
     
   [Read more](/content/blog/recording-transactions-books-of-accounts/index.html)

5. **What Books of Accounts Do You Actually Need?**  
   BIR books of accounts under RMC 29-2019: 6 books for VAT, 4 for non-VAT, 5-year retention under R.A. 11976, CPA audit required above ₱3M sales.  
     
   [Read more](/content/blog/books-of-accounts-compliance-guide/index.html)