Expert guidance for establishing your presence in the Philippines
- Local experts on the ground in Manila, not a remote filing desk
- Foreign ownership where the Negative List allows, checked for your activity
- Licenses and tax, handled in one place
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Tell us your plans and we map the fastest compliant route, with no obligation.
Emerhub is a private business consultancy. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Philippine government.
Trusted by companies expanding into the Philippines
What our experts handle for you
One local team across every piece of entering the Philippines, so you are not stitching together lawyers, accountants, and agents.
A guided process
Upload and track your documents in the Emerhub App, while our experts prepare each submission accurately for the authorities.
Licenses and permits
We identify and prepare the business licenses and any sector permits your specific activity requires.
Office address
Every company needs a local business address. We arrange a compliant physical office or a cost-effective virtual one.
Tax from day one
We keep your tax and employee payroll accurate and compliant under local law from the start.
Corporate secretarial
Ongoing support for statutory filings and the corporate governance local authorities expect.
Bank account setup
We help you open and set up your corporate bank account so you can transact locally from day one.
What a foreign-owned company in the Philippines needs
A general overview of what to prepare for a domestic corporation or One Person Corporation. Our consultants confirm the specifics for your situation.
Owners
A corporation needs two to fifteen shareholders, or you can form a One Person Corporation with a single stockholder.
Foreign ownership and capital
Foreign ownership is open where the Foreign Investment Negative List permits, with a minimum paid-in capital of USD 200,000 for a domestic-market company. Export-oriented companies and certain technology or jobs criteria can reduce this. We confirm the level for your activity.
Resident officers
At least one director must be a Philippine resident, and the corporate secretary must be a Filipino citizen. We can assist with both.
Office address
A principal business address in the Philippines is required. We can provide a compliant address.
Most sectors open
Many activities are open to foreign owners. We check your activity against the Negative List for any ceiling or condition.
We map it to you
Your activity decides your ownership ceiling, capital, and any permits. We confirm all of it before anything is filed.
Our guided process
Emerhub manages the complexity on your behalf, working with the relevant local authorities, start to finish.
Define your strategy
Tell us your planned activities. We recommend the most suitable structure and ownership route for your goals.
Prepare documents
We advise on the owner and officer documents needed and prepare them accurately for submission.
Official filings
We work with trusted local notaries and authorities to prepare and lodge everything on your behalf.
Licenses and permits
Once your entity is in place, we determine any further licenses your activity and risk level require.
Experts in your corner
Specialists in local incorporation and compliance, working with you directly from first filing to ongoing support.
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Disclaimer
Emerhub is a corporate services consultancy assisting clients with company formation and corporate secretarial matters in emerging markets. We are an independent advisory firm and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any government agency. By using our services, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.