The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Supreme Court of the Philippines have introduced a significant development in corporate compliance through Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2026, issued on October 13, 2026.

A properly drafted contract is one of the most important tools a business can have. Whether you are dealing with customers, suppliers, employees, contractors, investors, or business partners, a written agreement helps make everyone’s responsibilities clear.

Receiving your SEC Certificate of Incorporation is an important milestone, but it does not mean the business is completely ready to operate.

One of the first questions entrepreneurs ask when forming a corporation is: How much capital do we need to register with the SEC?

A One Person Corporation (OPC) allows a single owner to operate a business through a corporation without bringing in additional stockholders simply to satisfy an incorporation requirement. Introduced under the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No.

Choosing the right business structure is one of the first major legal and tax decisions an entrepreneur makes. In the Philippines, three common options are the sole proprietorship, ordinary corporation, and One Person Corporation (OPC).

Shopping Center Management Corp. v. Galutera: promoters cannot stretch raffle disqualification rules to avoid awarding a prize already won.

What happens if your GIS is filed late or not at all: SEC penalties, delinquency and revocation risks, and practical steps to regularize.

A corporation is expected to maintain more than its SEC Certificate of Incorporation. Under the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines, corporations must keep and carefully preserve important corporate information and records at their principal office.

Documents commonly needed for SEC company name verification and registration: name reservation, endorsements for regulated industries, and more.

Your SEC certificate of incorporation is only the start. FAQs on BIR registration, permits, books of account, GIS, AFS and other ongoing duties.

SEC rules on corporate names in the Philippines: what makes a name too similar, misleading or prohibited, and how to choose one that gets approved.

One Person Corporation or regular corporation? Key differences in ownership, liability, governance, compliance and taxes, plus common OPC myths.

Which corporations must file audited financial statements with the SEC, the thresholds that require an external audit, filing schedules, and penalties.

The Philippines remains an attractive destination for foreign investors because of its growing consumer market, skilled workforce, strategic location, and expanding business opportunities.

The 60-40 rule explained: which Philippine activities cap foreign ownership at 40%, how shares are counted, and the 13th Negative List (EO 113).

How foreigners can invest in Philippine corporations: activities open to 100% foreign ownership, the Foreign Investment Negative List, and equity caps.

When contracts with self-dealing or interlocking directors are valid under the Revised Corporation Code, and the duty of loyalty directors owe.

Choosing an auditor is an important decision for every corporation in the Philippines. An auditor does more than check financial statements.

Large companies do not choose auditors based on convenience alone. They choose auditors who have the right qualifications, regulatory accreditation, industry experience, and professional credibility.