Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

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

How to Register a Master Franchise Agreement with the IPOPHL

Learn IPOPHL trademark license recordal for MFAs and how restraint of trade clause limits under Philippine law affect exclusivity and non-competes.

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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 Prepare a BIR-Compliant Transfer Pricing Document

Transfer pricing documentation in the Philippines: how to support related party transactions, meet BIR audit expectations, and justify arm’s length pricing.

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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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How to Meet the SEC’s 2026 Sustainability Reporting Standards:

SEC sustainability reporting in 2026: ESG compliance duties for large Philippine corporations, governance controls, disclosures, and risk management.

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How to Conduct Legal Due Diligence for a Philippine Acquisition:

Legal due diligence for a Philippine acquisition: detect labor and tax liabilities, manage PCC risk, and use reps, indemnities, and escrows.

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How to Legally Close a Corporation in the Philippines

Guide to corporate dissolution in the Philippines: SEC certificate of dissolution and BIR tax clearance steps, timelines, notices, and liquidation rules.

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How to Legally Repatriate Profits from a Philippine Subsidiary

How to Legally Repatriate Profits from a Philippine Subsidiary and how BSP registration enables compliant foreign investment dividend remittance and profit repatriation through regulated banking channels.

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