51 articles found in 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...

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...

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 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...

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....

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...

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...