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How to put up a Foundation in the Philippines
Many Filipinos here or who were borne by the diaspora look back at the Philippines and want to give something back to it. Perhaps it is to do good works, perhaps to administer funds earmarked for scholarships, perhaps to build hou...
Law practice in Toronto, Canada
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Does an illegitimate child share in the inheritance from a legitimate grandparent?
An illegitimate grandchild cannot inherit from a legitimate grandparent unless specifically provided for in a last will and testament...
Corporate Secretary In The Philippines
You’ll need to hire a corporate secretary when you incorporate in the Philippines. But what is a corporate secretary?...
Obtaining a divorce in Alberta, Canada
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How to register a corporation in the Philippines (including using the online process)
A corporation is a legal entity composed of a group of people authorized and recognized by the state to conduct certain purposes or business activities. ...
Residency requirements for Naturalization as a Philippine citizen
Many foreigners who had stayed in the Philippines and experienced the country’s unique culture usually end up extending their visits. Some of them even found themselves being married to a Filipino and have started a family. Those foreigners...
Incorporators, the Board of Directors, and corporate officers in Philippine corporations
It is important to know the people and roles involved when putting up a corporation in the Philippines. These include the incorporators, the Board of Directors, and the corporate officers...
Forming a Partnership
One of the first decisions you will make as an entrepreneur is to identify your business structure. There are 4 business entities: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or cooperative. Each structure has its own registrat...
Value Added Tax in the Philippines
This article discusses basic concepts regarding Value Added Tax of which businesses operating in the Philippines should be aware. It also discusses recently decided tax cases in the Philippines...
Filing corporate General Information Sheets and other annual reports in the Philippines in 2021
The recurring community quarantines and lockdowns due to rising cases of COVID-19 have prompted the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend the deadline for submitting the corporate General Information Sheet (GIS) for 2021...
PEZA benefits for businesses in the Philippines
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) was created to foster employment opportunities around the country and to spur exports. PEZA is meant to encourage foreign and local investors to establish export-oriented manufacturing...
