Structuring Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreements: Tax Implications for Foreign Contractors
Guide to structuring O&M agreements to reduce withholding tax and manage permanent establishment risk for foreign contractors in Philippine energy.
Importing Solar Panels and Wind Turbines: Customs Duties and Tariff Exemptions for Energy Developers (Philippines)
Guide to renewable energy incentives for duty-free importation of solar and wind equipment, focusing on DOE certification and BOI registration steps.
Employing Foreign Engineers in Philippine Power Plants: DOLE Alien Employment Permit Regulations and Labor Market Tests
Guide to Alien Employment Permit (AEP) rules for foreign engineers in Philippine power plants, including Labor Market Test (LMT) and understudy training.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations: Regulatory Compliance Under the EVIDA Law (DOE Accreditation, Standards, and Compliance for Foreign Corporations)
Guide to EVIDA (R.A. No. 11697) compliance for foreign EV charging operators: DOE accreditation, inspections, electrical codes, and fee unbundling.
Force Majeure Declarations in Philippine Energy Contracts: Legal Defenses During Typhoons and Grid Failures
Force majeure in energy PPAs: define typhoons and grid failures, meet notice duties, and avoid penalties using Civil Code rules and Supreme Court rulings.
Obtaining a Retail Electricity Supplier (RES) License
RES licensing under EPIRA: ERC financial capability tests, credit support, and document submissions for foreign-backed suppliers serving contestable users.
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Anti-Dummy Law Liabilities in the Energy Sector
Anti-Dummy Law risks in the energy sector: criminal exposure for local nominees, beneficial ownership tests, and compliance steps for foreign investors.
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Anti-Dummy Law Liabilities in the Nationalized or Regulated Industry Sectors in the Philippines
Anti-Dummy Law risks in nationalized industries: criminal exposure for local nominees, foreign control, and unlawful management in restricted sectors.
Negotiating Right-of-Way for Transmission Lines: Expropriation Laws Affecting Private Energy Developers (Philippines)
Philippine rules on transmission line right-of-way, expropriation, and just compensation for private energy developers connecting plants to the grid.
Corporate Dissolution of Energy Subsidiaries: Securing Clearances from the DOE and ERC
Guide to corporate dissolution of energy subsidiaries in the Philippines, including SEC procedures and DOE clearance and ERC clearance expectations.
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