Corporate Law

Posts focused on Corporate Law in the Philippines

The Successor Employer Doctrine in the Philippines

Successor employer doctrine in Philippine M&A: when mergers or takeovers carry over tenured employees, union/CBA duties, and DOLE/NLRC disputes.

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Asset Purchase vs. Share Purchase: Major Tax and Liability Differences in Cross-Border Deals in the Philippines

Asset purchase vs share purchase in Philippine cross-border deals: tax outcomes, hidden tax liabilities, merger characterization, and PCC notification basics.

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Holding Companies and Land Ownership: Strict Rules for Foreign Equity in Philippine Real Estate

Learn how foreign ownership of land limits shape a Philippine holding company, including the 60-40 rule, SEC guidance, and compliant structuring.

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Withdrawing an SEC License: The Hidden Realities of Closing a Foreign Branch Office in Manila

Learn the rules and timeline for withdrawing an SEC license when closing a foreign branch office, including BIR tax clearance, claims, and publication steps.

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Why Foreign Branches Need a Local Representative in the Philippines

Learn the resident agent requirement for foreign corporations in the Philippines, including service of summons rules, liabilities, and compliance steps.

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The Legal Danger for Foreign Corporations Operating Without an SEC Registration in the Philippines

Explains why an unlicensed foreign corporation doing business in the Philippines can be sued but may lose capacity to sue to collect debts.

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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.

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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.

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