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How to Exit a Franchise Agreement in the Philippines: Termination and Buy-Out
Exiting a franchise agreement in the Philippines means honoring the contract's exit clauses, settling post-termination duties, and protecting licensed marks.
Multi-Unit Franchising in the Philippines: Development Schedules and Defaults
Multi-unit franchising in the Philippines lets one franchisee open several outlets under a development schedule. Learn how rights, deadlines, and defaults work.
Franchise Renewal in the Philippines: Rights, Fees, and Refusal
Franchise renewal in the Philippines depends on your contract, not a single statute. Learn how Philippine law treats renewal terms, fees, and refusal.
Right of Way for Fiber in the Philippines: How Telecommunications Franchises Work
Right of way for fiber in the Philippines starts with a telecommunications franchise and NTC approval. Here is how the legal framework applies to fiber builds.
Franchise Royalty Tax in the Philippines: What Franchisees and Franchisors Should Know
Understand how franchise royalty payments are treated for Philippine tax purposes, including VAT on service income and withholding rules.
Franchise Trademark License in the Philippines: How It Works Under the IP Code
A franchise trademark license in the Philippines is a technology transfer arrangement registrable with the IPO. Learn how the IP Code governs it.
NTC CPCN Requirements in the Philippines: Process for Telecom Franchise Holders
Learn the NTC CPCN requirements in the Philippines, from the franchise requirement under RA 7925 to the five-year minimum term and NTC conditions.
Franchise Agreement in the Philippines: What the Contract Must Cover
A franchise agreement in the Philippines sets the rules for using a brand and system. Learn the key terms, IP licences, and corporate rules involved.
Franchise Disclosure Document in the Philippines: What Franchisors Must Disclose
A franchise disclosure document in the Philippines is not governed by a single franchise law. Learn what franchisors must disclose under Philippine law.
Trademark Registration in the Philippines for Franchise Networks
Register your franchise trademark in the Philippines with the IPO: file under the Intellectual Property Code, secure your mark, and license it to franchisees.
Philippine Franchise International Expansion: Master Franchise and Export Rules
Philippine franchise international expansion involves a master franchise agreement, IP licensing rules, and BSP foreign exchange registration for inbound royalties.
Franchise Royalty Audit in the Philippines: Reporting and VAT Rules
Understand franchise royalty audit in the Philippines, including reporting obligations, VAT treatment of royalties, and withholding rules for franchisors.
Franchise Advertising in the Philippines: Legal Limits Under the Consumer Act
Franchise advertising in the Philippines is governed by the Consumer Act, which bans deceptive and unfair sales acts and regulates how offers are promoted.
Franchise Territory in the Philippines: Exclusivity Rights and Limits
Understand how franchise territory and exclusivity work in the Philippines, what Philippine law says, and how to protect your protected area.
How Gaming Operations Are Taxed in the Philippines: PAGCOR Fees and Franchise Tax
Understand how gaming operations are taxed in the Philippines, including PAGCOR licence fees, the 5% franchise tax, and the final tax on jackpot winnings.
Franchise Disputes in the Philippines: How They Are Resolved Under Philippine Law
Learn how franchise disputes in the Philippines are resolved through mediation, arbitration, or court, and what the law says about each route.
Franchise Quality Control in the Philippines: How Franchisors Enforce System Standards
Franchise quality control in the Philippines rests on contract and IP law. Learn how franchisors protect their system standards and marks under RA 8293.
Franchise Transfer in the Philippines: Consent, Requirements, and Process
Learn how franchise transfer works in the Philippines, including the consent requirement, contract restrictions, and the corporate approvals needed to assign rights.
Key Clauses in a Philippine Franchise Agreement: What to Review Before Signing
Understand the key clauses in a Philippine franchise agreement, from IP licensing to dispute resolution, and the laws that govern them.
DTI Franchise Registration in the Philippines: What the Law Actually Requires
DTI franchise registration in the Philippines is a common search — but business name registration is not franchise registration. Here is what the law actually requires.
Submarine Cable Landing Stations in the Philippines: Permits and Rights
Submarine cable landing in the Philippines requires a franchise and NTC authorization. Learn which permits apply and how the rules treat cable infrastructure.
Bringing a Foreign Brand into the Philippines by Franchise: How It Works
Bringing a foreign brand into the Philippines by franchise involves corporate registration, trademark protection, and a technology transfer arrangement. Here is how.
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.
Franchisee Employment Obligations in the Philippines: What Franchisors and Franchisees Must Know
Understand franchisee employment obligations in the Philippines, including the employer-employee test, Labor Code duties, and compliance risks for franchise networks.