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Re-domiciliation of Foreign Companies: The Legal Realities of Moving an Offshore Business to the Philippines

Re-domiciliation rules in the Philippines: SEC treatment, foreign corporation license issues, and how SEC amendment filings support continuity of the same entity.

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Derivative Suits by Foreign Parent Companies: Holding Local Directors Accountable for Mismanagement (Philippines)

Philippine derivative suits by foreign parent companies: strict requisites, board-demand futility, corporate injury, and filing before Special Commercial Courts.

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Cross-Border Commercial Arbitration: Enforcing SIAC and ICC Awards in the Philippine Courts

How to enforce SIAC and ICC awards in the Philippines under the Special ADR Rules, including New York Convention grounds and public policy limits.

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Using Preferred Shares for Foreign Control: Protecting Your Capital Inside the 40% Equity Cap (Philippine Law Guide)

Guide to using non-voting preferred shares under the foreign ownership cap, applying Gamboa v. Teves and SEC rules to protect investor capital.

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Asset Purchase vs. Share Purchase: Major Tax and Liability Differences in Cross-Border Deals in the Philippines

Asset purchase vs share purchase in Philippine cross-border deals: tax outcomes, hidden tax liabilities, merger characterization, and PCC notification basics.

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Holding Companies and Land Ownership: Strict Rules for Foreign Equity in Philippine Real Estate

Learn how foreign ownership of land limits shape a Philippine holding company, including the 60-40 rule, SEC guidance, and compliant structuring.

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Withdrawing an SEC License: The Hidden Realities of Closing a Foreign Branch Office in Manila

Learn the rules and timeline for withdrawing an SEC license when closing a foreign branch office, including BIR tax clearance, claims, and publication steps.

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