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Republic Act No. 11659 (Amended Public Service Act) legally separates "public utilities" from "public services," lifting foreign ownership caps on many major industries. Foreign investors can now own up to...
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...
Setting Up a Foreign-Owned Domestic Corporation in the Philippines Key Takeaways Foreign investors can successfully incorporate and operate within the Philippine market by following highly structured national and local regulations....
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...
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...
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...