53 articles found in Philippines

Foreign corporations must file their General Information Sheet (GIS) with the SEC within 30 days of their annual meeting or the anniversary of their license issuance. Maintaining a local Resident...

The Philippines operates on a "first-to-file" system, meaning the first entity to register a trademark or patent secures the rights, regardless of who used or invented it first. Registering your...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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:...

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,...

Drafting Joint Venture Agreements in the Philippines - FAQ Entering the Philippine market through a commercial joint venture (JV) is a proven strategy for foreign investors to leverage local market...