Corporation Law Practice
Building Businesses Under Philippine Corporation Law
From SEC registration to corporate governance, we guide startups and established businesses through every aspect of Philippine corporation law. We handle registration, compliance, contracts, and corporate restructuring under the Revised Corporation Code.
Corporation Law Services
Comprehensive business and corporate legal services under the Revised Corporation Code
Complete SEC registration for stock and non-stock corporations, including name reservation and Articles of Incorporation
Board resolutions, bylaws amendments, stockholders' meetings, and corporate compliance
Mayor's permit, BIR registration, DTI/SEC certificates, and industry-specific licenses
Due diligence, share purchase agreements, asset sales, and corporate restructuring
Annual GIS filing, financial statements submission, amendments, and reportorial requirements
Voluntary dissolution, liquidation proceedings, and winding up of corporate affairs
SEC Corporation Registration Process
Step-by-step guide to registering your corporation in the Philippines
Name Verification & Reservation
1-3 daysCheck name availability with SEC and reserve your corporate name for 30 days.
Preparation of Documents
3-5 daysDraft Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Treasurer's Affidavit, and other incorporation documents.
SEC Registration
7-15 daysSubmit documents to SEC for approval. Receive Certificate of Incorporation and TIN.
Post-Registration Requirements
2-4 weeksBarangay clearance, Mayor's permit, BIR registration (COR, books of accounts), SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG registration.
Choosing Your Business Structure
Compare different business structures under Philippine law
Single owner, unlimited liability
DTI registration, Mayor's permit, BIR
No minimum
Simple, complete control
Unlimited personal liability
2+ partners, shared liability
SEC/DTI registration (depending on type)
₱3,000 minimum for SEC
Shared resources and expertise
Joint and several liability
Separate legal entity, limited liability
SEC registration, minimum 5 incorporators
No minimum (Revised Corporation Code)
Limited liability, perpetual existence
Complex compliance requirements
Single stockholder corporation
SEC registration, natural person only
No minimum
Limited liability + sole control
Cannot be owned by another corporation
Corporate Documents We Prepare
Professional drafting of all corporate legal documents
Every Philippine corporation must comply with these regular filing requirements. We help ensure your business stays compliant and avoids penalties.
Penalty for Non-Compliance: Failure to file GIS and AFS may result in revocation of certificate of incorporation by SEC. BIR penalties and surcharges also apply.