Philippine Legal Advice

Under the Microscope: Navigating the Toughest Provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Rise of Freeze Orders

Learn AMLA freeze orders in the Philippines: probable cause, related accounts, scope limits, bank inquiry, and practical steps for challenges and compliance.

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Fiduciary Duty and the “Whole or Substantially All” Rule: Protecting the Board in Major Corporate Property Dispositions (Philippines

Explains fiduciary duty and “substantially all assets” rules in Philippine corporate asset sales, approvals, liabilities, and board safeguards.

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Corporate Consolidation of Estates: Why Filipino Heirs are Moving Inherited Properties into Family-Held Corporations

Learn how heirs consolidate inherited property via a family corporation, estate settlement steps, and property-for-shares transfers under PH law.

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Subsidiary or Branch Office? The Tax Implications of Your Philippine Market Entry

Compare subsidiary vs branch entry in the Philippines, including branch profit remittance tax, RHQ/ROHQ rules, and VAT risks for market entry planning.

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Building a Philippine Team: Legal Structures for Foreign Employers and Multinationals

Guide for foreign employers: RHQ/ROHQ options, doing business without license risks, and alien employment permit compliance when building a PH team.

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The Unlicensed Investor: Can a Foreign Corporation Sue (or Be Sued) in Philippine Courts?

When can an unlicensed foreign corporation sue or be sued in the Philippines? Learn “doing business” tests, capacity to sue, and key cases.

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The People Problem in M&A: Labor Liabilities in Mergers vs. Asset-Only Transfers under Philippine Law

Understand labor liabilities in Philippine M&A: how mergers differ from asset-only transfers, key laws, and practical steps for managing employee obligations.

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Officer or Employee? The Crucial Legal Distinction in Philippine Corporate Roles

Understand the corporate officer vs employee test in PH law, its impact on intra-corporate dispute jurisdiction, and why bylaws and board election records matter.

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Winding Down the Business: Navigating the Complexities of Corporate Closure (Philippines)

Guide to corporate dissolution and corporate liquidation in the Philippines, including cessation of operations, SEC procedures, and winding-up rules.

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