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A Philippine company can be 100% foreign-owned in many sectors. The activity must not be reserved on the Foreign Investment Negative List, and domestic-market enterprises must generally meet a US$200,000...
Philippine family law is mainly governed by the Family Code and generally does not allow divorce for non-Muslim couples, so spouses usually file for declaration of nullity, annulment, or legal...
A foreign divorce has no automatic effect on Philippine civil records. To be treated as free to remarry under Philippine law, the Filipino spouse generally needs a Philippine court to...
Section 4 of Executive Order No. 1008 gives the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) original and exclusive jurisdiction over disputes connected with construction contracts in the Philippines, provided the parties...
Call the police and get examined the same day. A PNP Traffic Accident Investigation Report and a medico-legal or hospital record made on the day of the crash are worth...
The main law on employment in the Philippines is the Labor Code, as amended by later statutes such as the Batas Kasambahay, the OSH Law, and the Anti-Age Discrimination Law,...
Always verify the title with the Registry of Deeds and check for liens, disputes, and unpaid taxes before paying any substantial amount. Foreigners generally cannot own land in the Philippines...
Strict Timelines: In the Philippines, you generally have 30 calendar days to file a formal "Answer" after receiving a summons; failing to do so can result in a default judgment...
Choosing between PEZA and BOI depends on your location strategy; PEZA requires operating within designated ecozones, while BOI allows for more geographical flexibility. Export-oriented IT-BPM firms (exporting 60% or more...
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in the Philippines are governed by the Civil Code and specific statutes like the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Service credits are the primary remedy for...
The CREATE Act reduced the standard Corporate Income Tax (CIT) for foreign-owned corporations from 30% to 25%, making the Philippines more competitive within the ASEAN region. Incentives are performance-based and...
GIS: Due within 30 calendar days of the anniversary of your SEC license. The Resident Agent signs the certification page, and the form must be notarized. Amended GIS: Due within...
Explicit IP Transfer is Mandatory: Under Philippine law, intellectual property rights do not automatically transfer to the client in all "work-for-hire" scenarios; the contract must contain express assignment language. DPA...
Fintech companies in the Philippines are primarily regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) under the Manual of Regulations for Non-Bank Financial Institutions. Minimum capital requirements range from PHP...
Managing Labor Inspections for BPO Companies in the Philippines The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) conducts unannounced inspections to verify compliance with General Labor Standards and Occupational Safety and...
Last reviewed: September 2026. A valid Philippine will needs four things: a testator at least 18 and of sound mind, a document written in a language you actually understand, the...
Determine Ownership Limits: Always consult the Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL) first to verify if your target industry permits 100% foreign ownership. Capital Requirements: Domestic market enterprises generally require a...
Foreign-owned BPOs must file a General Information Sheet (GIS) with the SEC within 30 days of their annual stockholders' meeting. While the Revised Corporation Code allows for 100% foreign ownership...
Medical negligence claims in the Philippines run on a four-year clock and a two-million-peso venue rule. Get either wrong and the merits of your case never get heard. This guide...
A foreign branch office is an extension of the head office, meaning the parent company remains fully liable for all Philippine-based debts and obligations. Minimum paid-in capital is generally USD...