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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.
Foreign Investment in Philippine Retail Under the RTLA: Rules and Requirements
Foreign investment in Philippine retail is governed by the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, which sets capital thresholds, equity limits, and qualifications for foreign retailers.
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.
How to Register Foreign Investment with the BSP for Capital Repatriation
Learn how to register a foreign investment with the BSP so you can repatriate capital and remit earnings under the FX Manual and BSP Circular No. 1192.
Anti-Dummy Law Philippines Compliance: What Foreign-Linked Ventures Must Know
Anti-dummy law Philippines compliance means keeping beneficial ownership and voting control in Filipino hands. Learn the rules under the Foreign Investments Act.
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.
Foreign Investment Negative List Philippines: What Foreigners Cannot Own
The Foreign Investment Negative List Philippines limits foreign ownership in certain sectors. Learn what foreigners cannot own under the Foreign Investments Act.
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.
How to Set Up a Business in the Philippines as a Foreigner: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to set up a business in the Philippines as a foreigner, from checking the Foreign Investment Negative List to SEC registration and compliance.
Foreign Ownership Restrictions in the Philippines: A Guide to the Negative List
Learn how the Philippine Constitution and the Foreign Investments Act restrict foreign ownership, and how the Negative List works.
Foreign Investment and Unfair Competition: Key Insights from a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Case
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies the limits of judicial review over Board of Investments registration decisions and the meaning of unfair competition claims.
Foreign Investment Restrictions in Philippine Construction: Insights from the PCAB v. Manila Water Ruling
The Supreme Court struck down the 60% Filipino equity rule for construction licenses, reshaping foreign investment in the industry.
Foreign Investment Limits in the Corn Industry: What as required by R.A. 3018. The Court rejected this reading
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Water Rights and Foreign Investment: Protecting Philippine Natural Resources
The Supreme Court clarifies constitutional limits on foreign ownership of water resources and power assets in the Philippines.
When Can Foreign Corporations Sue in the Philippines? A Guide
Learn when unlicensed foreign corporations can sue in Philippine courts under the Corporation Code and Foreign Investments Act.