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Deciding to legally end a marriage is never easy. It is a path filled with emotional challenges and tough choices, particularly in the Philippines where the annulment process can be...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
A foreign divorce is not automatically recognized in the Philippines; it requires a court process called a Petition for Judicial Recognition of Foreign Judgment. Article 26 of the Family Code...
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...
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...
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 Will and Testament in the Philippines: Requirements, Cost & Probate (2026) Last reviewed: September 2026. A valid Philippine will needs four things: a testator at least 18 and of...
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...
Wrongful Dismissal in the Philippines: Employee Rights and Evidence Due process is mandatory: Employers cannot fire you without providing a valid legal reason and following the strict procedural requirements under...