Guide to using non-voting preferred shares under the foreign ownership cap, applying Gamboa v. Teves and SEC rules to protect investor capital.
Successor employer doctrine in Philippine M&A: when mergers or takeovers carry over tenured employees, union/CBA duties, and DOLE/NLRC disputes.
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Asset purchase vs share purchase in Philippine cross-border deals: tax outcomes, hidden tax liabilities, merger characterization, and PCC notification basics.
Learn how foreign ownership of land limits shape a Philippine holding company, including the 60-40 rule, SEC guidance, and compliant structuring.
Learn the rules and timeline for withdrawing an SEC license when closing a foreign branch office, including BIR tax clearance, claims, and publication steps.
Learn the resident agent requirement for foreign corporations in the Philippines, including service of summons rules, liabilities, and compliance steps.
Why Foreign Branches Need a Local Representative in the Philippines Read More »
Explains why an unlicensed foreign corporation doing business in the Philippines can be sued but may lose capacity to sue to collect debts.
Learn how Philippine law defines doing business, when continuity of dealings triggers an SEC license, and when an isolated transaction may suffice.
Defining “Doing Business” in the Philippines Read More »
Learn how R.A. No. 11647 allows a USD 100,000 paid-in capital route for foreign startups via advanced tech or Filipino hiring in the Philippines.
The USD 100,000 Capital Exception in the Philippines Read More »
Understand the USD 200,000 paid-in equity rule for foreign-owned domestic corporations and when retail requires ₱25M paid-up capital under R.A. 11595.
