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How does dissolution take effect when the corporate term is shortened?

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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?

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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)?

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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

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What mandatory documentation must accompany the articles of incorporation of a corporation sole upon filing with the SEC?

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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

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What are the four grounds upon which the SEC may dissolve a corporation involuntarily?

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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?

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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?

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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

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How is a vacancy in the office of the chief archbishop or presiding elder of a corporation sole filled?

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How is a vacancy in the office of the chief archbishop or presiding elder of a corporation sole filled? The successors in office of any chief archbishop, bishop, priest, minister, rabbi, or presiding elder shall become the corporation sole on their accession to office (SEC. 112, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). They are then

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What are the requirements and vote for a religious society to incorporate?

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What are the requirements and vote for a religious society to incorporate? A religious society may incorporate upon the written consent and/or by an affirmative vote at a meeting called for the purpose of at least two-thirds (2/3) of its membership (SEC. 114, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). This incorporation is intended for the

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What legal mechanism is required for a restriction on share transfer in a close corporation to avoid being considered overly burdensome?

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What legal mechanism is required for a restriction on share transfer in a close corporation to avoid being considered overly burdensome? The restrictions imposed on share transfer in a close corporation shall not be more onerous than granting the existing stockholders or the corporation the option to purchase the shares of the transferring stockholder (SEC.

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