Philippine Legal Advice

Factoring Companies: The SEC Regulatory Setup for Foreign Investment in Invoice Discounting in the Philippines

Guide to foreign-backed invoice factoring in the Philippines: Financing Company Act rules, SEC setup, paid-up capital, and compliance for invoice discounting.

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Airline and Aviation Operations: The Legal Groundwork for a 100% Foreign-Owned Domestic Carrier in the Philippines

Learn how PSA amendments allow 100% foreign-owned airlines in the Philippines, and what CAB licensing, TOP/CPCN approvals, and compliance still require.

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Exercising Full Foreign Ownership of Maritime and Shipping Operations Under the Amended Public Service Act (Philippines)

Guide to foreign ownership in Philippine shipping: domestic transshipment under R.A. 10668, domestic shipping limits under R.A. 9295, and compliance points.

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Innovative Startup Act Exemptions – Helping Foreign Tech Founders Bypass Traditional Minimum Capital Rules

Learn how the Innovative Startup Act and startup endorsement can reduce minimum paid-in capital for foreign founders building Philippine domestic market startups.

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The Strict Ban Preventing Foreign Investment in Local Security Firms and Private Security Agencies in the Philippines

Explains the Philippine foreign ownership ban on private security agencies, licensing under R.A. 11917, and public safety rationale.

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The Constitutional Ban on Foreign Ownership in Philippine Broadcasting

Explains the Philippine mass media foreign ownership ban under Article XVI Section 11(1), covering broadcasting equity limits, control risks, and compliance tips.

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Defense and Materiel Manufacturing (40% Cap) – Meeting Legal Demands Under the Foreign Investment Negative List

Explains FINL List B limits, the 40% foreign equity cap, and DND/PNP clearances for weapons, ammunition, explosives, and defense materiel production.

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SEC Capitalization Demands for Foreign-Owned Credit Businesses and Lending and Financing Companies in the Philippines

Guide to SEC rules on foreign-owned financing and lending companies, including minimum paid-up capital, licensing, and location-based capital requirements.

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PCAB Licensing for Foreign Contractors to Operate in the Philippines

Learn PCAB license rules for foreign contractors Philippines, bidding eligibility, JV licensing, and compliance under R.A. 4566 and related rulings.

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