Commercial and Business Law

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Issuing Preferred or Non-Voting Shares in the Philippines: Reclassifying Corporate Stock to Raise Capital Without Losing Voting Control

Preferred shares and non-voting shares under Philippine law: AOI amendments, SEC requirements, and raising capital without losing voting control.

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The SEC Fees and Name Verification Costs for Changing Your Corporate Name

SEC eAMEND fees, name verification, and Documentary Stamp Tax for a corporate name change, plus budgeting considerations for updating your BIR Certificate of Registration.

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Legal Requirements for Decreasing Authorized Capital Stock in the Philippines

Learn the Philippine rules on decreasing authorized capital stock, SEC approval requirements, and the trust fund doctrine protecting creditors.

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Changing the Number of Directors in a Philippine Corporation

Learn how to change the number of directors under the Revised Corporation Code, including SEC filing, voting thresholds, and board limits up to 15.

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Expanding a Corporation’s Business Purpose in the Philippines: Why Amending the Articles of Incorporation Matters Before New Ventures

Learn why ultra vires acts arise when ventures exceed your SEC purpose clause, and when an Articles of Incorporation amendment is needed in the Philippines.

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