Market-entry structure · Emerhub
Branch office
A branch is the same legal entity as its foreign parent, licensed by the SEC to do business in the Philippines and earn local income. The parent carries the liability.
Foreign ownership
Wholly owned by the foreign parent.
Minimum capital
USD 200,000 assigned capital for a domestic-market branch, with the same reductions for 50+ staff or advanced technology; export branches are exempt.
Best short answer
An extension of an existing foreign company.
Good for
- ✓Extending an established foreign business
- ✓Keeping one global legal entity
- ✓Projects tied closely to the parent
Requirements
- SEC license to transact business
- A resident agent in the Philippines
- Parent is liable for the branch obligations
Set up a branch office with Emerhub
Emerhub runs the filings; you provide the documents.