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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.
Tax Registration for a Foreign-Owned Philippine Company: BIR Steps After SEC Registration
Register your foreign-owned Philippine company with the BIR within 30 days of SEC issuance. Here is the step-by-step BIR tax registration process.
Bank Account for a Foreign-Owned Company in the Philippines: How to Open One
Opening a bank account for a foreign-owned company in the Philippines requires SEC registration, a TIN, and a board resolution naming authorized signatories.
Joint Venture with a Philippine Partner: Rules for Foreign Investors
How foreign investors can structure a joint venture with a Philippine partner, including the 60-40 ownership rule, board control, and SEC registration.
Corporate Compliance Program in the Philippines: A Practical Guide for Companies
Learn how to build a corporate compliance program in the Philippines, covering SEC registration, corporate governance, and anti-graft rules under Philippine law.
Holding Company in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Learn how a holding company in the Philippines works for foreign investors, including ownership rules, SEC registration, and key tax considerations.
Crypto Asset Service Providers in the Philippines: SEC Registration and Rules
How the SEC regulates crypto asset service providers in the Philippines under the Securities Regulation Code, and what registration and licensing rules apply.
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.
PAGCOR Gaming Supplier Accreditation in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Companies
How foreign companies can secure PAGCOR gaming supplier accreditation in the Philippines, from SEC registration to probity checks and documentary requirements.
Pawnshop Registration Philippines: Requirements and Rules Under the SRC
Pawnshop registration in the Philippines requires SEC registration and a permit to sell securities. Learn the requirements and the risks of operating without one.
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.
Data Center Legal Requirements in the Philippines: The Complete Checklist
Data center legal requirements in the Philippines: SEC registration, NTC franchise or VAS rules, building and fire permits, and foreign ownership limits.
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.
SEC Registration for a Foreign-Owned Corporation in the Philippines
How foreign-owned corporations register with the SEC in the Philippines: name verification, articles of incorporation, Filipino ownership rules, and the rules on capital.
PAGCOR Sports Betting License in the Philippines: Accreditation Framework for Operators
How PAGCOR accredits sports betting service providers in the Philippines — SEC registration, capital, fees, cash bonds, and the path to a gaming license.
PAGCOR Gaming System Service Provider Accreditation: Requirements and Process
How to get PAGCOR gaming system service provider accreditation: SEC registration, ₱100M capitalization, ₱5M fee, and the step-by-step application process.
SEC Fraud Liability: When Projected Completion Dates Are Not Untrue Statements
Supreme Court clarifies that forward-looking statements in SEC registration filings are not automatically fraudulent misrepresentations under the Securities Regulation Code.
Stockholder Rights to Corporate Records Survive SEC Revocation, SC Rules
Supreme Court affirms that a stockholder's right to inspect corporate records continues even after SEC registration is revoked, upholding criminal liability of officers who refuse access.
Timeshare Contracts and SEC Registration: What Buyers Should Know
Supreme Court clarifies that unregistered timeshare sales violate the Securities Act, and buyers may rescind such contracts.