Learn the resident agent requirement for foreign corporations in the Philippines, including service of summons rules, liabilities, and compliance steps.
Why Foreign Branches Need a Local Representative in the Philippines Read More »
Explains why an unlicensed foreign corporation doing business in the Philippines can be sued but may lose capacity to sue to collect debts.
Learn how Philippine law defines doing business, when continuity of dealings triggers an SEC license, and when an isolated transaction may suffice.
Defining “Doing Business” in the Philippines Read More »
Learn how R.A. No. 11647 allows a USD 100,000 paid-in capital route for foreign startups via advanced tech or Filipino hiring in the Philippines.
The USD 100,000 Capital Exception in the Philippines Read More »
Understand the USD 200,000 paid-in equity rule for foreign-owned domestic corporations and when retail requires ₱25M paid-up capital under R.A. 11595.
Learn the Foreign Investments Act rules on export enterprise vs domestic market enterprise, and how exporting 60% can ease foreign capital rules.
Explains corporate nationality in the Philippines, comparing the Control Test and Grandfather Rule used to review layered ownership and foreign equity limits.
Learn how Philippine environmental laws impose criminal liability on corporate officers for illegal logging, mining, and gross air pollution offenses.
Corporate Environmental Crimes in the Philippines Read More »
Bid rigging risks in government procurement: criminal penalties under R.A. 9184, blacklisting under R.A. 12009, and compliance tips for contractors.
Bid Rigging in Philippine Government Contracts Read More »
Price Act rules on hoarding and automatic price control during calamity declarations, with compliance guidance for supermarkets and suppliers.
