Learn the Foreign Investments Act rules on export enterprise vs domestic market enterprise, and how exporting 60% can ease foreign capital rules.
Explains corporate nationality in the Philippines, comparing the Control Test and Grandfather Rule used to review layered ownership and foreign equity limits.
Understand SEC beneficial ownership rules, nominee arrangements, SEC disclosure duties, and criminal exposure for false declarations in the Philippines.
Learn how the Securities Regulation Code treats unregistered securities and investment contracts, and why startup fundraising can trigger SEC action.
Selling Unregistered Securities in the Philippines Read More »
Learn how foreign shareholders must disclose beneficial ownership in SEC filings, including SEC GIS disclosure and nominee arrangements under 2025–2026 rules.
Mandatory Foreign Shareholders’ Compliance with SEC Beneficial Ownership Rules Read More »
Learn how to secure a 9(g) work visa for foreign executives in the Philippines by aligning Alien Employment Permit steps, Labor Market Test rules, and BI filings.
How to Secure a 9(g) Work Visa for Your Foreign Executives Read More »
Guide to foreign ownership in Philippine renewable energy: legal basis, restrictions, and how to set up a wholly owned subsidiary under the Foreign Investments Act.
How Energy Firms Can Own 100% of Philippine Renewable Projects Read More »
Explains SEC merger filing fees computed from absorbed equity, merger-with-increase rules, and DST line items in Philippine M&A filings.
SEC Filing Fees for Amending the Surviving Corporation’s Articles Read More »
Learn SEC conversion fees, legal documentation, and residual equity waiver issues when transitioning a stock corporation into a non-stock NGO or foundation.
SEC Fees and Legal Costs for Converting to a Non-Stock Corporation in the Philippines Read More »
Learn SEC filing fees and related charges for converting an OPC to an ordinary stock corporation and amending AOI to add shareholders and a board.
SEC Registration Fees for Upgrading an OPC to an Ordinary Stock Corporation Read More »
