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Decision-stage guides for foreign founders. More publishing weekly.
100% Foreign Ownership in the Philippines (2026 FINL)
When foreigners can own 100% of a Philippine company in 2026: the Foreign Investment Negative List, EO 113 changes, minimum capital, and governance roles.
Read →Animation & Creative Studio Registration in the Philippines
How foreigners register an animation or creative studio in the Philippines: ownership eligibility, SEC and BIR steps, DICT and PEZA incentives, fixed fees.
Read →Back Office Company Registration in the Philippines
How a foreigner registers a back office operation in the Philippines — 100% ownership, capital rules, PEZA and BOI incentives, and the incorporation steps.
Read →BIR Registration for Companies in the Philippines
How foreign-owned companies register with the Philippine BIR: TIN, books of accounts, e-invoicing, COR, and what Chamberlain handles at a fixed fee.
Read →BOI Registration & Incentives in the Philippines
How foreign investors register with the Philippine Board of Investments and what they get: income tax holidays, enhanced deductions, and duty exemptions.
Read →BPO company registration in the Philippines
How to register a BPO company in the Philippines: 100% foreign ownership, the 60% and 70% export tests, paid-in capital, and PEZA or BOI incentives.
Read →Branch Office Registration in the Philippines
How to register a foreign company's branch office in the Philippines — inward remittance, resident agent, income rules, and when it fits.
Read →Branch Office vs Subsidiary in the Philippines
Branch office or subsidiary — a plain-English comparison of liability, tax, capital, and control for foreign companies entering the Philippines.
Read →Business Permit Renewal in the Philippines (Annual)
How annual business permit renewal works in the Philippines: LGU deadlines, BIR renewal, required documents, penalties, and what Chamberlain handles.
Read →Call Center Company Registration in the Philippines
How a foreigner registers a call center in the Philippines — ownership rules, capital, PEZA or BOI incentives, and the step-by-step setup process.
Read →Company Registration for Startups & MSMEs in the Philippines
How startups and small businesses with foreign founders register a company in the Philippines — entity choice, capital, timeline, and what to expect.
Read →Corporate Compliance & Secretarial Services in the Philippines
Ongoing compliance for a Philippine company: SEC annual filings, BIR returns, permit renewal, and statutory remittances on a fixed monthly retainer.
Read →Corporate Secretarial Services in the Philippines
What a Philippine corporate secretary does, who qualifies, and how Chamberlain provides ongoing secretarial services for foreign-owned companies.
Read →Cost and Timeline to Register a Company in the Philippines
What it costs and how long incorporation in the Philippines takes: government fees, paid-in capital, Chamberlain's fixed fee, and a 4 to 8 week timeline.
Read →CREATE MORE Act: 2026 Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors
How the CREATE MORE Act (RA 12066) changed Philippine tax incentives in 2026: ITH periods by tier, the 5% SCIT, Enhanced Deductions, and what changed.
Read →DOLE Registration & the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) in the Philippines
How companies and foreign workers comply with Philippine DOLE requirements: Alien Employment Permits, establishment registration, and fixed-fee support.
Read →Domestic Corporation in the Philippines for Foreigners
How foreigners set up a domestic stock corporation in the Philippines — ownership rules, minimum capital, and when it's the right structure.
Read →DTI BNRS sole proprietorship registration
Register a sole proprietorship name on DTI BNRS: fees by territory, name checks, online steps, five-year renewal, and what the certificate does not replace.
Read →E-Commerce Business Registration in the Philippines
How a foreigner registers an e-commerce business in the Philippines: what is open to 100% foreign ownership, what is restricted, capital, and the steps.
Read →ESG advisory Philippines: who must report
ESG advisory and ESG consulting in the Philippines: which companies file an SEC sustainability report, what the work covers, and how the engagement runs.
Read →FDA Product Registration in the Philippines
Philippine FDA product registration and local company set-up for foreign brands — map the licence, importer, and compliance path before selling regulated products.
Read →Fintech Company Registration in the Philippines (BSP)
How a foreigner registers a fintech company in the Philippines: BSP licensing, ownership rules for e-money and payments, and the registration process.
Read →How to Determine Your Minimum Capital Requirement (Foreigners)
A decision framework for the minimum paid-in capital of a foreign-owned Philippine company: the US$200k default, the US$100k cut, and the export exemption.
Read →Intellectual Property Registration in the Philippines
Trademark, copyright and patent registration support in the Philippines for foreign companies — protect the name, product and know-how behind your market entry.
Read →International Expansion from the Philippines
Expansion support for Philippine and foreign companies: structure cross-border growth, local entities, people, compliance, and partner coordination.
Read →Investing & Setting Up in the Philippines: A Foreign Investor's Guide
How foreign investors establish a corporate presence in the Philippines — ownership rules, entity options, capital requirements, and the 2026 FINL liberalisation.
Read →LGU & Barangay Business Permits in the Philippines
How foreigners obtain LGU and barangay business permits in the Philippines — the two-step local licensing process, documents, fees, and annual renewal deadline.
Read →Licensing a Foreign Corporation to Do Business in the Philippines
How a foreign corporation gets a license to do business in the Philippines: branch and representative offices, RHQ, ROHQ, SEC rules, and capital.
Read →Manpower & Recruitment Agency Registration in the Philippines
How a foreigner registers a recruitment or manpower agency in the Philippines: restrictions, DMW licensing, capital rules, and the process.
Read →Manufacturing Company Registration in the Philippines
How foreigners register a manufacturing company in the Philippines: ownership rules, paid-in capital, SEC and BIR steps, at a fixed fee.
Read →Minimum Paid-In Capital for Foreign-Owned Companies (2026)
The 2026 minimum paid-in capital rules for foreigners: the US$200,000 default, the US$100,000 reduction, and the export-enterprise exemption.
Read →Mining Company Registration in the Philippines (Foreign-Ownership Limits)
Foreign ownership rules for Philippine mining companies: FINL restrictions, FTAA vs MPSA structures, SEC steps, and fixed-fee guidance.
Read →Nominee Director & the Anti-Dummy Law in the Philippines
What the Anti-Dummy Law means for foreign-owned companies in the Philippines, when nominee directors are legal, and how Chamberlain structures compliant boards.
Read →Office Solutions in the Philippines for Foreign Companies
Office solutions in the Philippines for foreign companies — align your registered address, workplace, lease, team location, and company-registration requirements.
Read →Offshore Company Setup for the Philippines
How foreigners use offshore holding structures — BVI, Cayman, Singapore — to own and operate Philippine companies, and what regulators require.
Read →One Person Corporation (OPC) for Foreigners
Can a foreigner set up a One Person Corporation in the Philippines? How it works, the nominee requirement, and when it beats a sole proprietorship.
Read →PEZA & BOI Registration & Incentive Services (Philippines)
Chamberlain assesses your eligibility, registers you with PEZA or BOI, and structures incentives under CREATE MORE so you capture the right benefits.
Read →PEZA Registration & Incentives in the Philippines
How foreigners use PEZA for tax incentives in the Philippines: eligibility, the 5% SCIT under CREATE MORE, ITH periods, and registration.
Read →Philippine Business Entity Types for Foreigners — Comparison
Compare the Philippine entity types foreigners use, from domestic corporation to branch office, across liability, tax, ownership caps, and capital.
Read →Philippines Feasibility Studies for Foreign Investors
Philippines feasibility studies for foreign investors: test entity, ownership, capital, staffing, and regulatory assumptions before committing.
Read →Philippines Market Entry Consulting for Foreign Companies
Philippines market entry consulting for foreign companies — choose the right entity, ownership, hiring, regulatory, and launch path before committing capital.
Read →Power & Energy Company Registration in the Philippines
How to register a power or energy company in the Philippines as a foreigner: FINL ownership rules, SEC steps, ERC licensing, and fixed fees.
Read →Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in the Philippines
What a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in the Philippines is, who it suits, what it can and cannot do, and how to register one through the SEC.
Read →Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQ) in the Philippines
How an ROHQ works in the Philippines — qualifying services, USD 200k capital, tax treatment under CREATE, and when it suits multinationals.
Read →Registering Your Company with the SEC in the Philippines
How foreigners register a company with the Philippine SEC — eSPARC/OneSEC, requirements, timeline and how Chamberlain handles it at a fixed fee.
Read →Representative Office in the Philippines
What a representative office in the Philippines can and cannot do — no income, USD 30k annual support, and when it's the right fit for foreign companies.
Read →Requirements to Register a Company in the Philippines (Checklist)
A practical checklist of documents and steps foreigners need to register a company in the Philippines — SEC, BIR, LGU, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
Read →Resident Agent Services in the Philippines for Foreign Companies
Foreign corporations licensed to do business in the Philippines must appoint a resident agent. What that means, who qualifies, and how Chamberlain fulfils the role.
Read →Shared Services Center Registration in the Philippines
How a foreigner registers a shared services center in the Philippines — ownership, capital, PEZA and BOI incentives under CREATE MORE, and the incorporation process.
Read →Software & IT Company Registration in the Philippines
How a foreigner registers a software or IT company in the Philippines — ownership, minimum capital, PEZA and BOI incentives, and the incorporation steps.
Read →SSS, PhilHealth & Pag-IBIG Employer Registration in the Philippines
How to register a Philippine company as an employer with SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, the three social-insurance agencies every employer joins.
Read →Starting a Business in the Philippines as a Foreign Entrepreneur
A practical guide for foreign entrepreneurs registering and running a business in the Philippines: entity types, ownership rules, capital, and support.
Read →Subsidiary Company Registration in the Philippines
How to set up a subsidiary in the Philippines as a foreign parent — limited liability, separate legal identity, and how it differs from a branch office.
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Common questions
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Philippine company?
In many sectors yes, following the 13th Foreign Investment Negative List (EO 113, effective 2 May 2026). Some activities remain restricted or carry minimum paid-in capital requirements.
What is the minimum paid-in capital for a foreign-owned company?
Generally US$200,000 for domestic-market enterprises, reduced to US$100,000 for tech/employment-generating firms, with exemptions for export enterprises (60%+ exports).