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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.
Branch Office vs Subsidiary in the Philippines: Which Should You Register?
Compare a branch office vs subsidiary in the Philippines: how each is registered, liability, capital, taxes, and which fits your expansion plan.
Percentage Tax on Commercial Brokers: Lessons from Nichimen Corporation
When does a branch office become a commercial broker liable for percentage tax? The Supreme Court clarifies in Nichimen Corporation.