Business Registration

Foreign companies have several registration options for their businesses: they may register as a foreign branch, as a foreign-owned domestic corporation, or as a partnership or a sole proprietorship. Learn

A good start is required in order to ensure the success of any business. One of the best ways to get a business up and running is to make sure

Foreign investors can pursue a variety of corporate structures in order to establish a business presence in the Philippines. These include forming a domestic corporation in compliance with Philippine laws

Foreign businessmen who want to conduct business in the Philippines usually put up either a domestic corporation or a branch office, but tend to favor the corporation more for the

A stock corporation is a company with authorized capital stock that is divided into shares. As the company engages in business and improves its bottom line, it is mandated to

Many entrepreneurs underestimate the true cost of registering a corporation in the Philippines. Beyond SEC and BIR fees, hidden costs and compliance risks can delay your business launch. This guide

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rolled out its online Company Registration System (CRS) in November 2017 in an effort to streamline the registration of businesses operating in the Philippines. Use this

In one of our previous posts “Guide for foreigners: Starting a business in the Philippines“, we discussed the different types of corporate entities in the Philippines, as well as restrictions

The Philippines is a hotspot for foreign investors. With its strategic location and the abundance of people fluent in English, the country offers plenty of enticing opportunities for offshore businesses.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is an economic zone created under The Special Economic Zone Act of 1995 (R.A. 7915). It is a government agency connected to the Department