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Joint Venture with a Philippine Partner: Rules for Foreign Investors
How foreign investors can structure a joint venture with a Philippine partner, including the 60-40 ownership rule, board control, and SEC registration.
Work Permit for Foreign Workers in the Philippines: DOLE Requirements
Foreign workers in the Philippines need a DOLE employment permit under Article 39 of the Labor Code. Here is who must secure one and how.
Registering a Branch Office of a Foreign Corporation in the Philippines
How a foreign corporation registers a branch office in the Philippines: SEC requirements, resident agent rules, and the BSP registration of inward capital.
Corporate Secretary Duties in the Philippines Under the Revised Corporation Code
What are the duties of a corporate secretary in the Philippines? Learn the qualifications, election rules, and filing duties under the Revised Corporation Code.
Bangsamoro Electoral Code: BAA No. 35 and the BAA No. 88 Amendments
The Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BAA No. 35) governs BARMM parliamentary elections. BAA No. 88 amended its party and sectoral rules.
LGU Permits for Digital Infrastructure Projects in the Philippines
How to secure LGU permits for digital infrastructure projects in the Philippines under the Ease of Doing Business Act and its implementing rules.
Cybersecurity Program Requirements in the Philippines: What the Law Requires
Understand cybersecurity program requirements in the Philippines under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and the DICT Act, including data retention and corporate duties.
Secondment and Interim Counsel Arrangements in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Understand how secondment and interim counsel arrangements work in the Philippines, including the ethical rules that govern borrowed lawyers and compliance teams.
Intra-Corporate Dispute in the Philippines: Jurisdiction and Remedies
An intra-corporate dispute in the Philippines falls under the Regional Trial Court, not the SEC. Learn what counts as an intra-corporate dispute and the remedies.
Corporate Compliance Program in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for Companies
Learn how to build a corporate compliance program in the Philippines, covering SEC registration, corporate governance, and anti-graft rules under Philippine law.
Data Center Decommissioning in the Philippines: A Data Privacy Guide
Data center decommissioning in the Philippines requires secure disposal of personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules.
Power Supply Agreement Philippines: How Data Centers Secure Electricity
A power supply agreement in the Philippines sits within the Electric Power Industry Reform Act framework. Here is how supply, open access, and ERC rules work.
Corporate Compliance Calendar Philippines: SEC, BIR, DOLE and NPC Deadlines
Track your Philippine corporate compliance calendar: SEC reportorial requirements, BIR registration and invoicing rules, DOLE reports, and NPC data privacy duties.
Bank Merger and Consolidation in the Philippines: BSP Approval Requirements
Bank merger or consolidation in the Philippines needs BSP approval plus SEC approval. Learn the documentary requirements and stockholder vote rules.
Business Permits for a Foreign-Owned Company in the Philippines: LGU Guide
How a foreign-owned company secures LGU business permits in the Philippines: the Business One Stop Shop, barangay clearances, and processing times under RA 11032.
Holding Company in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Learn how a holding company in the Philippines works for foreign investors, including ownership rules, SEC registration, and key tax considerations.
Employing Philippine Staff: What a Foreign Company Must Get Right
Hiring Philippine staff as a foreign company means securing an employment permit for nonresident aliens and complying with the Labor Code.
Air Quality Permit Philippines: How Industrial Firms Secure DENR Permits
Need an air quality permit in the Philippines? Learn how the Clean Air Act lets DENR issue permits for stationary sources and what industrial firms must do.
Environmental Compliance Certificate in the Philippines: When It Is Required
Find out when an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) is required in the Philippines, what it certifies, and how projects secure one under the EIS System.
PAGCOR Requirements for Destruction and Decommissioning of Gaming Equipment
How PAGCOR-enrolled suppliers and licensees secure approval for the destruction or decommissioning of gaming equipment, including forms, deadlines, and documents.
Special Economic Zone Registration in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how special economic zone registration in the Philippines works, from choosing an ecozone to securing PEZA incentives and tax benefits.
Public Services Act and Foreign Ownership: What Changed Under RA 11659
The Public Services Act foreign ownership rules changed under RA 11659. Learn which sectors stay restricted to Filipinos and which are now open to foreign investors.
Bid Security and Performance Security in Philippine Government Contracts
Understand bid security and performance security in Philippine government procurement under RA 12009 and its IRR, including their purpose and key rules.
Bank Secrecy Law Philippines: What Foreign Investors Must Know
Understand how the bank secrecy law in the Philippines affects foreign investors, including deposit coverage, exceptions, and foreign currency accounts.