The Philippines provides great opportunities to both local and foreign entrepreneurs. But before you even finalize your business plan and schedule your company launch, you need to understand and comply with existing laws and regulations in the country. You can’t just operate a business without first obtaining all the legal documents. Registering your business is one of the first things you need to do.
Our business consultants will guide you through every step of the registration process, from market-entry planning to post-registration compliance with relevant government agencies.
We will also aid you in qualifying for government incentives and tax privileges made available to the business entity you want to register. Additionally, we will help you acquire the necessary permits and licenses you need to formally start your operations.
Registration Services
We will help you determine the ideal business structure to set up, whether your purpose is to generate revenue or establish a back office in the Philippines.
Incorporation of a Domestic Company
We assist in establishing Domestic Corporations—the most common and flexible business structure in the Philippines. Our team guides you through compliance with local laws, the requirements for at least five incorporators, and the proper structuring of share ownership. Whether you plan to register a fully Filipino-owned, partially foreign-owned, or fully foreign-owned corporation under the Foreign Investments Act, we handle the process from start to finish to ensure a smooth and compliant incorporation.
Licensing of a
Foreign Company
We support foreign companies in securing the required SEC license to legally operate in the Philippines. Our team handles the preparation of all documents proving your company’s legal existence, financial capacity, and authority to do business, as well as the appointment of a resident agent for official communications. We assist in registering the appropriate structure for your operations—whether a Branch Office, Representative Office, Regional Operating Headquarters, or Regional/Area Headquarters—ensuring full compliance so you can operate confidently and legally in the Philippines.
Application for
Tax Incentives
We assist companies in securing government tax incentives by managing their registration with PEZA or the Board of Investments (BOI). Our team guides you through every requirement—from eligibility assessment to full application preparation—ensuring your business maximizes available benefits.​
Regulatory Compliance
We provide assistance to ensure our clients’ compliance to requirements of various government regulatory agencies, as well representations before these offices on administrative proceedings.
Corporate Services
We provide end-to-end corporate solutions to help you manage your paperwork, filing deadlines, and ongoing compliance with the government.
Corporate Secretarial Services
We support both local and foreign companies with comprehensive corporate secretarial and housekeeping services. Our team ensures accurate documentation of board meetings, proper maintenance of corporate books and records, and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
We also handle the safekeeping of your company’s official seal, key documents, and board resolutions—providing organized, reliable, and compliant corporate governance.
Business Permit Renewal
We assist companies in securing the required business permits from the local government unit (LGU) where their operations will be based. Obtaining this permit is a mandatory step in completing your business registration in the Philippines and legally starting operations.
Our team handles the entire process—from preparing documents to coordinating with the LGU—ensuring fast, compliant, and hassle-free approval.
HR Services
​We assist companies with post-registration HR needs, ensuring internal policies comply with local regulations and industry standards.
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For foreign nationals and companies, we provide end-to-end visa and immigration support, covering employment, tourism, investment, retirement, or medical-related stays in the Philippines. Our team handles:
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Determining the appropriate visa type (Immigrant, Non-Immigrant, or Special)
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Processing all required documents with the Bureau of Immigration (BI)
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Coordinating with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)​
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We ensure full compliance and timely issuance, allowing your business and personnel to operate smoothly in the Philippines.
Litigation
Corporal Consulting Company provides comprehensive litigation support for issues arising from our clients’ business operations. We represent both local and foreign companies in commercial disputes, regulatory challenges, contract enforcement, and other legal matters that impact their business.
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Our experienced team guides clients through every stage of the process—from strategy and case assessment to court representation and dispute resolution—ensuring efficient, effective, and results-driven outcomes while protecting your business interests.