Corporate Law

Posts focused on Corporate Law in the Philippines

Converting an Ordinary Stock Corporation into a One Person Corporation (OPC) in the Philippines

Guide to converting an ordinary stock corporation into a One Person Corporation under the Revised Corporation Code and SEC conversion requirements.

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SEC Amendment Fees and the Costs of Transferring Your Registered Address

SEC amendment fees, principal office address updates, and BIR RDO transfer issues for corporate relocation planning in the Philippines.

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Restricting the Transfer of Corporate Shares Through a Right of First Refusal in the Articles of Incorporation (Philippines)

Learn how a right of first refusal and transfer restriction in the Articles of Incorporation can help keep corporate shares within the founders’ group.

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How to Calculate the SEC Fees for Amending Your Primary Corporate Purpose

Learn SEC filing fees for amending primary corporate purpose, including LRF and DST, plus common LGU permit updates that raise total compliance costs.

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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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