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Set up in the Philippines

Ways for a foreign investor to enter

The right structure depends on your activity and goal. Each code page recommends one; here is the full set, from a wholly foreign-owned corporation to hiring through an Employer of Record without an entity.

Domestic corporation

Emerhub

The standard vehicle for selling to the Philippine market.

Ownership: up to 100%Capital: USD 200k

One Person Corporation

Emerhub

A single foreign owner with full control and limited liability.

Ownership: up to 100%Capital: USD 200k

Branch office

Emerhub

An extension of an existing foreign company.

Ownership: up to 100%Capital: USD 200k

Representative office

Emerhub

A non-revenue liaison or back-office presence.

Ownership: up to 100%Capital: USD 30k

Local corporation, minority foreign

Emerhub

The route for capped or closed activities.

Ownership: cappedCapital: Lower / none

Employer of Record

RecruitGo

Hire staff in the Philippines without setting up an entity.

Ownership: n/aCapital: None

Product holding

Emerhub

Import or sell a regulated product without your own entity.

Ownership: n/aCapital: None

Compare structures

Every way a foreign investor can enter the Philippines, side by side. Open a row for the full detail.

Structure100% foreignSell locallyNo PH partnerNo capital floorNo entityMin. capital
Domestic corporationUSD 200k
One Person CorporationUSD 200k
Branch officeUSD 200k
Representative officeUSD 30k
Local corporation, minority foreignLower / none
Employer of RecordNone
Product holdingNone