Defining “Doing Business” in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine law defines doing business, when continuity of dealings triggers an SEC license, and when an isolated transaction may suffice.
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The USD 100,000 Capital Exception in the Philippines
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.
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The USD 200,000 Capitalization Rule: Setting Up a Foreign-Owned Domestic Corporation the Right Way
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.
Domestic Market Enterprise vs. Export Enterprise in the Philippines (Foreign Investments Act): 60% Export Threshold and Foreign Investor Capital Rules
Learn the Foreign Investments Act rules on export enterprise vs domestic market enterprise, and how exporting 60% can ease foreign capital rules.
The Grandfather Rule vs. the Control Test: The Methods the SEC Uses to Determine Corporate Nationality
Explains corporate nationality in the Philippines, comparing the Control Test and Grandfather Rule used to review layered ownership and foreign equity limits.
SEC Beneficial Ownership Disclosure in the Philippines: Criminal Exposure for Using Nominees and False Declarations
Understand SEC beneficial ownership rules, nominee arrangements, SEC disclosure duties, and criminal exposure for false declarations in the Philippines.
Selling Unregistered Securities in the Philippines
Learn how the Securities Regulation Code treats unregistered securities and investment contracts, and why startup fundraising can trigger SEC action.
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Mandatory Foreign Shareholders’ Compliance with SEC Beneficial Ownership Rules
Learn how foreign shareholders must disclose beneficial ownership in SEC filings, including SEC GIS disclosure and nominee arrangements under 2025–2026 rules.
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How to Secure a 9(g) Work Visa for Your Foreign Executives
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.
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How Energy Firms Can Own 100% of Philippine Renewable Projects
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.
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