Philippines: Corporate and Company Law

On January 8, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines ("Philippine SEC") introduced revisions to the country's 2020 REIT Rules (the "2026 Revisions").

There is no specific definition of "doing business" in the Corporation Code of the Philippines. However, under the Foreign Investments Act...

SyCipLaw contributed the Philippine chapter to the third edition of "ESG in APAC", published by Slaughter and May.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the deadline for applications for amnesty...

DICT Department Circular No. 01-2022 entitled "Rationalizing the Registration, Accreditation, and Monitoring of Independent Tower Companies (ITCs), Satellite Service Providers..

On September 14, 2022, the BSP issued Memorandum Circular No. 1154, Series of 2022 entitled "Prudential Requirements Applicable to Digital Banks, and Amendments to Relevant Provisions...

Changes have been introduced to eliminate delays for new businesses to start trading, making the Philippines a better place for investors.

The rules surrounding the annual renewal of business permits in the Philippines are complex and with the 20 January deadline looming, now is the time to prepare your business.

Summary : Outsourcing is considered as one of the bright spots in the Philippine economy. It will be a major driver of growth for the next five years. The Philippine Government has enacted several policy directives to attract foreign investment in this area, including tax incentives, customs perks, and a favorable labor policy. Several of these tax and fiscal incentives are discussed in this article.