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PAGCOR Licence for Foreign Operators: Application Guide for Gaming Venues
How a foreign-owned corporation applies for a PAGCOR gaming licence: SEC registration, foreign ownership rules, documentary requirements, and fees.
Minimum Capital for Foreign Companies in the Philippines: What the Law Actually Requires
Is there a minimum capital for a foreign company in the Philippines? Learn what the Revised Corporation Code and the Foreign Investments Act require.
Director Residency and Citizenship Rules for Philippine Corporations
Philippine corporation director residency requirements: who must be a resident, who must be a citizen, and the officer rules under the Revised Corporation Code.
Entity Governance for Multi-Entity Groups in the Philippines: A Guide
Entity governance for multi-entity groups in the Philippines means running each subsidiary as a separate corporation under the Revised Corporation Code.
Logistics and Warehousing Business in the Philippines: Foreign Ownership Rules
Can foreigners own a logistics or warehousing business in the Philippines? Learn how the Public Service Act, Revised Corporation Code, and CMTA apply.
Board Minutes Requirements Philippines: What the Revised Corporation Code Says
What are the board minutes requirements in the Philippines? Learn the rules on director elections, officer reporting, and corporate records under the Revised Corporation Code.
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.
Ground Lease for Data Center Philippines: Key Terms and Legal Rules
A ground lease for a data center in the Philippines is governed by the Civil Code and the Revised Corporation Code. Here are the terms that decide the deal.
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.
Joint Venture Agreement Philippines: How to Structure One Under the Revised Corporation Code
A joint venture agreement in the Philippines can be unincorporated or set up as a corporation. Learn how control, shares, and boards are structured.
Permanent Establishment in the Philippines: When a Foreign Company Is Taxable
Find out when a foreign company has a permanent establishment in the Philippines and how it affects income tax and tax treaty relief for foreign corporations.
Managing Multiple Corporations in the Philippines: A Governance Guide
Managing multiple corporations in the Philippines means keeping each entity's records, board, and officers compliant under the Revised Corporation Code.
Internet Gaming Licence Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Applicants
How a foreign corporation can obtain an internet gaming licence in the Philippines, including PAGCOR eligibility rules, documentary requirements and the local gaming agent.
Board Meeting Requirements in the Philippines: Quorum, Notice, and Minutes
Learn the legal requirements for board of directors meetings in the Philippines, including quorum, notice, and minutes under the Revised Corporation Code.
Foreign Contractor Construction Philippines: Rules on Doing Construction Work
A foreign contractor in the Philippines must comply with corporation, licensing, and procurement rules before undertaking construction projects. Here is how it works.
Franchise Financing in the Philippines: Banks, Leases, and Security Arrangements
Franchise financing in the Philippines combines bank loans, equipment leases, and security arrangements governed by the Civil Code and the Revised Corporation Code.
Contract Lifecycle Management for Philippine Legal Teams: A Practical Guide
Contract lifecycle management in the Philippines helps legal teams draft, review, and track contracts while complying with the Revised Corporation Code and Civil Code.
Shareholders' Agreements in the Philippines: What They Can and Cannot Do
A shareholders agreement in the Philippines works within the Revised Corporation Code — here is what it can cover and where the limits lie.
Doing Business License Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Corporations
Learn how a foreign corporation secures a doing business license in the Philippines, from SEC registration to the Foreign Investment Negative List.
Shareholder Disputes and Minority Rights in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Facing a shareholder dispute in the Philippines? Learn how the Revised Corporation Code protects minority rights through voting, removal rules, and SEC remedies.
Franchise Termination in the Philippines: Grounds, Notice, and Remedies
Franchise termination in the Philippines usually turns on the franchise agreement, the Intellectual Property Code, and the Revised Corporation Code. Learn the rules.
Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Corporations in the Philippines
Does the Philippines impose a minimum capital requirement on foreign corporations? Learn what the Revised Corporation Code and the Foreign Investments Act actually say.
Data Center Joint Venture in the Philippines: Ownership and Control Rules
Planning a data center joint venture in the Philippines? Learn how the Revised Corporation Code and foreign investment rules shape ownership and control.
SEC Registration in the Philippines: Requirements, Steps, and Fees
Learn the SEC registration requirements in the Philippines, the steps to incorporate, and what documents you need under the Revised Corporation Code.