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Double Tax Treaties in the Philippines

Among the reasons for which foreign enterprisers open companies in the Philippines are the taxation system and the legislation which favors foreign direct investments put in place by the government. With respect to the taxation system, the Philippines imposes a corporate tax rate of 30%, however this can be significantly reduced. Also, foreign companies…

Open a Bank Account in the Philippines

Law

With digital nomads and foreign investors increasingly choosing the Philippines as a temporary home, understanding the process of opening a bank account in the country has become crucial. To open a bank account in Philippines involves some documentation, and the decision should be guided appropriately. Furthermore, starting a business in a foreign country…

Open a Subsidiary in the Philippines

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Foreign companies seeking to do business in the Philippines have several choices in terms of business structures which can they can use. Among these, the preferred ones are the subsidiary company and the branch office. The choice will usually depend on the activities the parent company wants to undertake in the Philippines. Our company formation agents…

Buy Shelf Company in the Philippines

Law

The option to buy a shelf company in the Philippines is available to entrepreneurs who wish to purchase an already registered legal entity in this country. Our company formation specialists in the Philippines provide the needed legal assistance for those entrepreneurs (local and foreign) who need counsel in choosing a company for…

Company Liquidation in the Philippines

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Company liquidation in the Philippines can happen if investors decide to close their business due to various reasons, such as financial difficulties. There are two main ways in which a Filipino company can be liquidated: the voluntary and the involuntary one. There is also the company liquidation procedure by shortening the corporate term.…

The Business Registry in the Philippines

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The company formation process in Philippines must be completed under the requirements of the Corporation Code, which provides for the documents to be prepared and the share capital to be deposited upon registration. The same law provides for the authority which must process these documents, and which will issue the certificate of incorporation…

Open a Limited Liability Company in the Philippines

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Foreign citizens who want to open a company in the Philippines in 2026 have several options in terms of the structures they can choose, according to the Commercial Code here. While most of them are used to the limited liability company, it should be noted that this business form does not exist here.…

Virtual Office in the Philippines

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Opening a company in the Philippines comes with several hassles. From choosing the right location to registering the business and obtaining the necessary licenses to be able to operate, a foreign investor must do his homework before coming to the Philippines. However, as the world around us develops at a quite…

Types of Companies in the Philippines

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Foreign investors interested in starting a business in the Philippines must comply with the regulations imposed by the Corporation Code, by the Civil Code and by the Foreign Laws Act. According to these laws, the following types of companies can be registered in the Philippines: the sole proprietorship and the…

Company Formation Guide in the Philippines

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In 2017, the Philippines was the 10th fastest growing economy in the world, which is a great result for such a small country in Southeast Asia. Moreover, the Philippines is also the 3rd fastest growing economy in the ASEAN community and one of the richest countries in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita…