Market-entry structure · Emerhub
Domestic corporation
A stock corporation registered with the SEC. Where the activity is open under the Negative List, a foreign investor can hold up to 100% of the shares. It is the usual structure for a business that sells to the local market and wants full control.
Foreign ownership
Up to 100% where the PSIC activity is open. Capped activities limit foreign equity to the ceiling on the code page.
Minimum capital
USD 200,000 paid-up for a foreign-owned domestic-market enterprise, dropping to USD 100,000 with at least 50 direct employees or advanced technology. Export enterprises (60%+ of output exported) use the PHP 5,000 Corporation Code floor.
Best short answer
The standard vehicle for selling to the Philippine market.
Good for
- ✓Selling to Philippine customers
- ✓Building a local team and office
- ✓Foreign investors who want majority or full control
Requirements
- 2 to 15 incorporators
- SEC registration, then BIR and the LGU permits
- A resident treasurer and, for regulated sectors, sector clearances
Set up a domestic corporation with Emerhub
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