Companies and individuals wanting to protect their intellectual property rights can register them with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. There are various types of intellectual property rights which can be registered in the Philippines, among which are copyrights, patents, designs, utility models and trademarks. During the last several years, trademarks have become the most popular types…
Foreign investors consider many aspects when opening companies in the Philippines. Even if taxation and the ease of doing business are very important, there are also other characteristics to take into account, such as employment matters. From this point of view, the assessment of workforce is one of the best ways to determine which…
Foreign entrepreneurs who want to open companies in the Philippines have plenty of investment opportunities across various industries. They can also set up companies in the special economic zones created by the government with the purpose of attracting foreign investors in the Philippines. The most important aspect to consider when choosing the industry for setting up a…
The Philippines government welcomes foreign investors who open companies here through various incentives. While some of them refer to special economic zones or special laws related to foreign direct investments, others relate to tax deductions or exemptions. However, all incomes generated by individuals and Philippines companies are subject to taxation. One of the most important taxes imposed…
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…
Foreign investors who want to do business in the Philippines have several choices in terms of structures which can be used to setting up their companies. From simple sole proprietorships to joint stock companies which are the equivalent of limited liability companies in other countries. However, the Philippines company registration process is not as simple, which is…
The Philippines is mainly known as a touristic destination, however there also reasons for which foreign citizens come here. One of these reasons is to invest in the Philippines. The small insular state’s economy is going through a serious restructuration which establishes a higher degree of confidence coming from foreign investors. Below we…
Foreign investors are invited to open companies in the Philippines through various incentives and programs launched by the government. Even if many of them decide to have their registered addresses here, some of them decide to enter into joint ventures so after finishing the projects, these companies must end their activities here.…
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…
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…
