Corporate Law

Posts focused on Corporate Law in the Philippines

Monopolies and Restraint of Trade: The Criminal Side of the Philippine Competition Act

Philippine Competition Act penalties for price fixing and market allocation, including 2–7 years’ jail time for responsible corporate directors and officers.

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Criminal Fines for Willful Use of Another Corporation’s Protected Name in the Philippines

Explains Section 159 Revised Corporation Code fines for unauthorized use of corporate name, SEC enforcement under Section 17, and compliance steps.

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Enforcing Cease and Desist Orders Against Invalid Corporate Names in the Philippines

Learn SEC cease and desist order rules on corporate name not distinguishable under the Revised Corporation Code, plus penalties and compliance steps.

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Unauthorized Use of Corporate Name: Penalties for Operating Under a Deactivated Entity (Philippines)

Know the fines and SEC sanctions for using a corporate name after SEC revocation, including unauthorized use penalties under the Revised Corporation Code.

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Perjury in Business Registrations: Penalties for Lying Under Oath on Corporate Documents in the Philippines

Perjury risks in SEC filings and BIR returns: material false statements under oath, penalties, venue rules, and compliance steps for companies.

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Estafa by Misappropriation: When Retaining Company Funds Crosses into Criminal Liability

Learn when unliquidated cash advances may become estafa under Article 315, including misappropriation, demand, and common evidence in company fund cases.

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Recovering Diverted Corporate Assets Transferred Right Before the Founder’s Death (Philippines): Heirs’ Remedies, Forums, and Evidence

How heirs recover diverted corporate assets before a founder’s death: estate settlement forum rules, accounting remedies, and evidence tracing in the Philippines.

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Corporate Dissolution Following the Death of the Principal Shareholder: The Legal Mechanics in the Philippines

Guide to corporate dissolution after a principal shareholder’s death: SEC filing steps, BIR tax clearance, liquidation, and creditor issues.

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Protecting Intellectual Property Rights During the Succession of a Tech Startup Founder in the Philippines

Guide to patent inheritance Philippines and software copyright heirs after a tech founder’s death, with IP Code rules, moral rights, and continuity steps.

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Retaining Control of the Family Business Through Usufruct Arrangements Over Corporate Shares (Philippine Estate Planning Guide)

Estate planning guide on usufruct over shares: transfer naked ownership to children while retaining voting rights and dividend rights until death.

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