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Legal Requirements for Decreasing Authorized Capital Stock in the Philippines

Learn the Philippine rules on decreasing authorized capital stock, SEC approval requirements, and the trust fund doctrine protecting creditors.

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What is the final step for a merger or consolidation to become legally effective?

What is the final step for a merger or consolidation to become legally effective? The articles of merger or consolidation, after being signed and certified by the constituent corporations, must be submitted to the SEC for its approval (SEC. 78, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). If the corporations involved are special corporations (such as

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When consideration for stocks is other than cash, who determines the valuation, and whose approval is required?

When consideration for stocks is other than cash, who determines the valuation, and whose approval is required? Where the consideration for the issuance of stock is something other than actual cash, such as property, or consists of intangible property like patents or copyrights, the initial valuation thereof is determined by the stockholders or the board

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Under what conditions may a corporation whose term has expired apply for revival?

Under what conditions may a corporation whose term has expired apply for revival? A corporation whose specific term has expired may apply for the revival of its corporate existence, subject to fulfilling existing duties, debts, and liabilities prior to revival (SEC. 11, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). Upon the SEC’s approval, the corporation is

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