What is the dual basis for a stockholder to compel the corporation to purchase shares or compel its dissolution in a close corporation? A stockholder of a close corporation may compel the corporation to purchase their shares at fair value, which must be not less than the par or issued value, only when the corporation […]
When creditors are affected by a voluntary dissolution, what is the required vote and what must the verified petition set forth? If the dissolution may prejudice the rights of any creditor, a verified petition for dissolution must be filed with the SEC, signed by a majority of the board of directors or trustees (SEC. 135,
What are the requirements for the number and term of trustees for an educational institution organized as a nonstock corporation? Trustees of educational institutions organized as nonstock corporations shall be not less than five (5) nor more than fifteen (15), provided that the total number of trustees must be in multiples of five (5) (SEC.
How does dissolution take effect when the corporate term is shortened? A voluntary dissolution may be effected by amending the articles of incorporation specifically to shorten the corporate term (SEC. 136, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). A copy of the amended articles must be submitted to the SEC for approval. Upon the expiration of
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Who is authorized to form a corporation sole, and for what purpose? A corporation sole may be formed by the chief archbishop, bishop, priest, minister, rabbi, or other presiding elder of any religious denomination, sect, or church (SEC. 108, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). The specific purpose of forming this unique corporate entity is
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What is the maximum deadline for withdrawing a request for voluntary dissolution (where no creditors are affected)? A withdrawal of the request for dissolution must be made in writing, duly verified by an incorporator, director, trustee, shareholder, or member (SEC. 137, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). The withdrawal must be submitted no later than
What mandatory documentation must accompany the articles of incorporation of a corporation sole upon filing with the SEC? The articles of incorporation for a corporation sole must be verified by affidavit or affirmation of the chief archbishop, bishop, priest, minister, rabbi, or presiding elder (SEC. 110, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). This document must
What are the four grounds upon which the SEC may dissolve a corporation involuntarily? A corporation may be dissolved involuntarily by the SEC motu proprio or upon the filing of a verified complaint by any interested party (SEC. 138, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). Grounds for dissolution include the non-use of the corporate charter
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What must a corporation sole do before it can sell or mortgage real property held by it? A corporation sole may purchase and hold real and personal property for its church or benevolent purposes, and it may receive bequests or gifts for such purposes (SEC. 111, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). However, before it
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What is the exception to the rule requiring court intervention for the alienation of property by a corporation sole? Court intervention is generally required for a corporation sole to sell or mortgage real property, necessitating an order from the Regional Trial Court (SEC. 111, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). However, this intervention shall not
