Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

Scholarly articles and posts about Law, Jurisprudence, and Insights on Various Aspects of Philippine laws

Why Securing an eCAR from the BIR is Mandatory Before Updating the General Information Sheet (GIS)

Explains why a BIR eCAR is required before updating the GIS in share assignments, covering capital gains tax and documentary stamp tax compliance.

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How to Legally Dissolve a Corporation in the Philippines

Learn corporate dissolution, BIR tax clearance, and corporate liquidation rules in the Philippines, including timelines and the three-year winding-up period.

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How to Legally Outsource Corporate Services

DOLE Department Order 174 explains legitimate job contracting vs labor-only contracting, helping principals avoid direct employer findings through capital and control rules.

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How to Draft a Bulletproof Shareholder Agreement: Why Drag-Along and Pre-Emptive Rights Protect Your Startup’s Future

Learn how drag-along rights and pre-emptive rights in a shareholder agreement protect founder control and dilution in Philippine startups.

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Expand your Foreign Business to the Philippines: Choosing Between a Branch and a Subsidiary Based on Tax Liability

Compare Philippine branch vs Philippine subsidiary structures and tax liability, including RHQ/ROHQ rules and Supreme Court guidance on income-generating presence.

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