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Philippine SEC Business Registration
Foreign companies interested in setting up business in the Philippines have 5 options for entry. Domestic Corporation Branch Office Representative Office Regional Headquarter Regional Operating Headquarters The right business entity...
Estate Tax Amnesty
If you haven’t been able to transfer the title to inherited property because of late estate tax penalties, then RA 11213 is the answer to your prayers. RA 11213 makes previously difficult transfers possible: It removes late estate tax...
2019 How to Correct Simulated Birth through RA 11222
Have you placed your name on a child’s birth certificate but are not actually the mother? Do you now want to correct the birth certificate and adopt the child instead? If this describes your situation, then you are in luck. RA 11222 allows...
Is Bigamy ground for Annulment?
Is bigamy ground for annulment? No, bigamy is not a ground for annulment but may void a marriage under Philippine law. Continue reading to learn more...
Reprobate of Wills in the Philippines
Philippine law requires that a will must be proved and allowed by the proper court in order for it to pass real or personal property.[1] This means that all wills must go through probate for them to transfer property from the testator to an...
2019 Philippine Divorce Bill Update
Today, I talk all about the Philippine Divorce Bill. I discuss the current status of the bill. I also provide an in-depth look at the differences between the two versions now filed. Lastly, I discuss current options available to d...
12 FAQs Divorce in the Philippines
In our family law practice, probably the most frequently asked question is “Can you get divorced in the Philippines?” The short answer is no. There is still no divorce in the Philippines in 2023 although there are efforts to try to introduce...
How to Recognize a Foreign Adoption on a Philippine Birth Certificate
Have you adopted a Filipino child in a foreign country?Say you adopted the illegitimate child of your Filipina wife who was already in your country.Or you may have adopted a distant relative of your Filipino spouse.These circumsta...
Philippine Last Will and Testament (Plus Foreign Wills and Wills of Filipinos Abroad)
If you are thinking of how to leave your property to your children, you may want to consider a will. I explain the benefits and disadvantages to both types of Philippine wills. I also provide the guidelines on how to make a holographic or...
Philippine Inheritance Laws for Foreigners, Filipinos and Dual Citizens
If you have inherited Philippine property, then you may want to know what Philippine inheritance laws are applicable in your situation. Some common situations are: You are/became a US citizen and inherited from Filipino parents/relatives who...
12 Philippine Free Legal Advice Groups
This is a list of free legal advice organizations in the Philippines which I hope provides everyone better access the courts. I provide a starting point but it is advisable to call or go to the organizations to clarify actual req...
The Philippine Estate Planning Primer (Everything and the Kitchen Sink)
If you have a mix of Philippine and international citizenships or are just interested in Philippine estate planning, you’ve come to the right place. Estate planning often focuses on lowering estate taxes and transferring propert...
