Philippine Legal Advice

Legal Setup Rules for Foreign Headhunting Operations and Private Recruitment Agencies in the Philippines

Explains Philippine rules for private recruitment agencies, the 25% foreign equity cap, licensing limits, and illegal recruitment risks for headhunting.

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Foreign Ownership Limits and Compliant Partnerships in Philippine Media / Advertising Agencies (30% Cap)

Philippine foreign ownership cap: advertising industry 70/30 rule vs mass media ban, and compliant ways foreign ad networks can partner in Manila.

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SEC and BSP Rules for Philippine Companies Investing in Foreign Startups and Offshore Subsidiaries

Guide to outbound investment compliance for Philippine companies: SEC approvals, BSP-related bank documentation, and common structures for investing abroad.

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Corporate Liquidation and Foreign Creditors – Who Gets Paid First When a Philippine Subsidiary Fails

Learn how FRIA rules and Civil Code preferences affect corporate liquidation payouts, including where foreign creditors and parent companies rank.

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Thin Capitalization Rules in the Philippines

Philippine thin capitalization audit risks: BIR scrutiny of intercompany loans, transfer pricing, and interest expense deduction disallowance.

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Withholding Taxes on Interest Paid to Offshore Parent Entities (Philippines)

Guide to Philippine withholding tax on intercompany loan interest: default 20% rate, treaty reductions, documentation, and common compliance risks.

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Resolving Board Deadlocks: Writing Tie-Breaker Clauses for 50-50 Joint Ventures in the Philippines

Guide to board deadlock solutions in 50-50 joint ventures in the Philippines, covering tie-breaker clause drafting, escalation, and exit options.

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BSRD Registration for Dividends: Getting BSP Approval for Repatriation of Profits

Guide to BSP registration for dividend remittance: documents, process planning, and FX sourcing via Philippine banks for lawful profit repatriation.

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