Corporate Law

Posts focused on Corporate Law in the Philippines

Avoid Severe SEC Penalties for Your One Person Corporation: Why the 20-Day Officer Appointment Rule is Non-Negotiable

Avoid SEC penalties for your One Person Corporation: follow SEC MC No. 10 (2026) and file the FAO within 20 days to prevent fines.

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How to Minimize Withholding Taxes on Cross-Border Dividends

Learn how a tax treaty relief application supports reduced dividend withholding tax under a double taxation agreement for Philippine remittances.

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How to Comply with the SEC’s 2026 Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules

Learn SEC 2026 beneficial ownership rules, nominee shareholder disclosure duties, and foreign equity limits to reduce penalties and AML exposure.

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How to Choose Between a Foreign Branch and a Representative Office in the Philippines

Foreign branch office vs representative office in the Philippines: compare liability, funding, and tax treatment to match your revenue model and SEC registration.

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How to File a Derivative Suit in the Philippines

Learn how to file a derivative suit in the Philippines, including minority shareholders’ rights, demand rules, and intra-corporate controversy requirements.

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How Foreign Contractors Can Win Local Infrastructure Projects

PPP Code rules for foreign contractors in Philippine infrastructure: eligibility, nationality limits, consortiums, and why RA 11966 supports investor certainty.

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How to Draft an Ironclad Joint Venture Agreement

Draft a joint venture agreement with strong intellectual property protection, clear ownership and licenses, and an arbitration clause suited to PH law.

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