Articles - Company Formation Philippines

Open a Sole Proprietorship in the Philippines

To open a sole proprietorship in the Philippines, investors follow a few key steps related to business name registration, proving their identity and registering for tax purposes. Our experts who can help you open a company in the Philippines can also assist if you are setting up as a sole…

Company Registration in the Philippines

Law

To register a company in the Philippines, entrepreneurs submit a set of documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Our team can assist with company registration in the Philipines including the preparation of the mandatory documents and the post-registration phases. Read below to find out more about the incorporation…

Open a Business in the Philippines as a Foreigner

Law

Investors who decide to open a business in the Philippines as a foreigner have access to a growing market. This article does not describe the actual incorporation steps (you can read about these here), but rather talks about the pros and cons of starting a business in this Southeast Asian…

Open a Foundation in the Philippines

Law

To open a foundation in the Philippines, founders follow certain requirements concerning its activities, capital, and registration. Our Philippines company formation specialists assist those who are interested in opening a foundation. The scope of the foundation in the Philippines A foundation is generally set up as a non-profit entity in…

Open a Trust in the Philippines

Law

To open a trust in the Philippines, the settlor (or trustor) will create the trust deed that establishes the details under which the trust is created for the benefit of another party. The Civil Code, along with other relevant laws and provisions are used as reference by the one who…

Obtain Business Permits and Licenses in Philippines

Law

Investors who open a company in the Philippines are required to register the legal entity and operate it according to law. This also means obtaining business permits and licenses in the Philippines, as required for the particular industry in which the company will activate. A business permit in the…

Obtain a Digital Nomad Visa for Philippines

Law

The digital nomad visa for Philippines is aimed at remote professionals to legally reside and work in the country for an initial period of 12 months. The visa can be renewed for an additional year. The Philippines' digital nomad visa is relatively easy to obtain compared to similar visas in…

Payroll in Philippines

Law

Payroll in the Philippines is the process of calculating, managing, and disbursing salaries and wages to employees. It is an important part of organizational operations because it ensures financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. While payroll itself may not be the primary focus of company formation in the Philippines, it's an…

Fiscal Representative in Philippines

Law

A fiscal representative in the Philippines is an appointed third party that handles the needed tax filings, submissions, and registrations, along with making the necessary tax payments and handling important tax communications. The fiscal representative or tax agent can be appointed as soon as the company registration in Philippines is…

Open a SPV Company in Philippine

Law

A foreign company can open a SPV company in Philippine which will be used for certain specific financing actions or business operations. The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is structured as a separate legal entity from its founding parent company and, as such, the parent company may used it for securitization…