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PSIC 2019 · Sub-class
59130

Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities

Closed to foreign equity

This sub-class involves the distribution of films, video tapes, DVDs, and similar productions to various platforms such as motion picture theaters and television networks. It also includes the acquisition of distribution rights for these media.

Includes

  • Distributing film, video tapes, DVDs, and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks, and exhibitors
  • Acquiring film, video tape, and DVD distribution rights

Excludes

  • Film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as reproduction of audio and video tapes, CDs or DVDs from master copies 1820
  • Reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution 5912

Foreign ownership

Closed to foreign equity

This activity is reserved for Filipino ownership under the Negative List. Emerhub can map a compliant alternative structure.

Legal basis: FINL A.1 · Section 11, Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution; Presidential Memorandum dated 05 May 1994; DOJ Opinion No. 40, s. 1998

Recommended route

No foreign-equity route

Emerhub can advise a compliant local structure, or an alternative activity that reaches your goal

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Registration path

  1. 1

    SEC

    Incorporate the entity

  2. 2

    BIR

    Tax registration and books

  3. 3

    LGU

    Barangay clearance and Mayor’s permit

  4. 4

    Regulator

    Sector license, if the activity needs one

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