Foreign heirs inheriting shares in land-holding Philippine corporations must watch FINL limits, voting control, and beneficial ownership; divestment may be required.
Discover the changes in the 2026 13th RFINL. Learn how new Philippine laws impact foreign ownership in renewable energy, retail, and public services.
This is a comprehensive guide to Republic Act No. 11659 which amended the Public Service Act and altered the Philippine foreign investment climate by narrowing the definition of a “public utility,” thereby opening massive sectors like telecommunications, shipping, and railways to up to 100% foreign ownership.
This is a comprehensive guide to the Philippines’ Anti-Dummy law dealing with managing foreign ownership risk.
Control Is the Risk: Anti-Dummy Law Compliance for CEOs, CFOs, and General Counsel Read More »
This article talks about the 12th Foreign Investment Negative List and the foreign equity allowed by law in the Philippines for certain businesses and industries.
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This is a comprehensive guide to the Philippines’ foreign ownership laws, including the Revised Corporation Code, Foreign Investment Act, SEC circulars, and recent Supreme Court decisions.
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Foreign investments are encouraged by the Philippine government to fuel economic growth. Based on data culled from the National Statistical Coordination Board (“NSCB”), the total approved foreign investments in the Philippines for the year 2014 amounted to P186.9 Billion Pesos (or roughly US$4 Billion Dollars). According to the NSCB, in 2014, Japan is the largest
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Foreign investments are encouraged by the Philippine government to fuel economic growth. Based on data culled from the National Statistical Coordination Board (“NSCB”), the total approved foreign investments in the Philippines for the year 2014 amounted to P186.9 Billion Pesos (or roughly US$4 Billion Dollars). According to the NSCB, in 2014, Japan is the largest
Limitations on Foreign Investments and Equity in the Philippines Read More »
