39 articles found in Philippines

Victims of medical negligence in the Philippines generally have four years from the date of the incident or discovery to file a civil lawsuit for damages. You must prove four...

Setting Up a Foreign-Owned Corporation in the Philippines: Capital, Officers & the Resident Agent Key Takeaways Foreigners can own and run a Philippine company. What trips them up is the...

Legal Guide to Last Wills and Testaments in the Philippines A last will and testament is a legal document that dictates how your assets will be distributed after your death,...

The Philippine e-commerce market is growing fast, but foreign sellers and online platforms often struggle with the country's strict customs and tax rules. To avoid shipping delays and heavy fines,...

Strict Officer Roles: The Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines dictates that key officers, such as the Corporate Secretary and Treasurer, must meet specific residency and citizenship requirements. Preserving Incentives:...

Drafting Enforceable BPO Vendor Contracts in the Philippines Drafting a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) contract in the Philippines requires balancing operational needs with strict local data privacy and labor laws....

Setting Up a Corporate Entity in the Philippines: Subsidiary vs Branch Office Cost Comparison Key Takeaways Choosing the right corporate structure in the Philippines dictates your tax liabilities, compliance, and...

Philippine Corporate Registration Checklist for Foreign Investors Identify Equity Restrictions First: Foreign ownership limits are dictated by the Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL). Review this before structuring your capital or...

Key Takeaways Establishing a foreign-owned business in the Philippines requires strict adherence to statutory equity limits and minimum capital requirements. Structuring your market entry correctly prevents legal penalties and operational...

Recent SEC corporate governance updates require digital reporting and expanded risk management disclosures for foreign-owned startups. Foreign equity limits dictate board composition. Violating these limits triggers penalties under the Philippine...

How to Establish a Regional Headquarters in the Philippines Entity types: The Philippines offers two structures: a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) for administrative tasks and a Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQ) for...

Guide to Foreign BPO Corporate Registration - Philippines Foreign BPO companies can be 100% foreign-owned in the Philippines because they qualify as export enterprises, bypassing standard domestic capital minimums. The...

Foreign companies can hire remote workers in the Philippines using independent contractor agreements, an Employer of Record (EOR), or a local subsidiary. An EOR shifts local labor compliance to a...

Data privacy enforcement. The National Privacy Commission requires foreign companies processing local data to comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, mandating proper data-sharing agreements and localized security measures....

100% Foreign Ownership: International investors can now legally own 100% of solar, wind, hydro, and ocean energy projects in the Philippines, bypassing previous 40% equity caps. Mandatory Registrations: Forming a...

Navigating BPO Contract Disputes in the Philippines for Foreign Clients Prioritize Arbitration: Philippine court dockets are heavily congested. Structuring your contracts to require arbitration ensures faster and more confidential resolutions....

Tax and operations: Regular corporations have geographic flexibility. PEZA corporations receive tax holidays but must operate within designated economic zones. Capital requirements: Foreign-owned businesses targeting the local market need at...

Key Takeaways Unregistered use offers almost no legal protection against infringement in the Philippines. You must formally register your brand assets with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)...

Exporting from the Philippines: Regulatory Guide and FAQ Customs Registration is Mandatory: All exporters must register with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) via the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS) before...

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...