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Closing a Philippine Subsidiary: Legal Steps for a Foreign Parent's Exit
Closing a Philippine subsidiary? Learn the Revised Corporation Code rules on dissolution, from board and stockholder approval to SEC filing and tax clearance.
How to Transfer Shares of a Philippine Corporation
Learn the steps to transfer shares of a Philippine corporation, including the required documents, corporate approval, and SEC filing rules.
How to Amend the Articles of Incorporation in the Philippines
Learn how to amend articles of incorporation in the Philippines under the Revised Corporation Code, including voting requirements and SEC filing steps.
Corporate Authority: When a President Cannot Sue on Behalf of the Corporation
The Supreme Court rules that a corporate president must prove valid board authority to sue; belated SEC filings cannot cure defective authorization.