What is the restriction on a foreign corporation’s ability to maintain or intervene in legal actions in the Philippines without a license?
No foreign corporation transacting business in the Philippines without a license, nor its successors or assigns, shall be permitted to maintain or intervene in any action, suit, or proceeding in any court or administrative agency of the Philippines (SEC. 150, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). This prohibition is a significant deterrent against unauthorized operations, denying the unlicensed entity access to local justice systems as a plaintiff. Conversely, such an unlicensed corporation may be sued or proceeded against before Philippine courts or administrative tribunals on any valid cause of action recognized under Philippine laws. This ensures that Philippine residents retain legal recourse against foreign entities operating locally.
30 October 2025
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