Market-entry structure · Emerhub
One Person Corporation
An OPC has a single stockholder who is also the sole director, with the limited liability of a corporation. It suits one foreign owner who wants 100% ownership without co-incorporators.
Foreign ownership
Up to 100% where the activity is open, held by a single foreign stockholder.
Minimum capital
Same thresholds as a domestic corporation: USD 200,000, or USD 100,000 with 50+ staff or advanced technology; export enterprises are capital-exempt.
Best short answer
A single foreign owner with full control and limited liability.
Good for
- ✓A single founder wanting 100% ownership
- ✓Keeping governance simple
- ✓Consultants and solo operators serving the local market
Requirements
- One stockholder who is the sole director
- A nominee director and an alternate
- SEC registration, then BIR and LGU permits
Set up a one person corporation with Emerhub
Emerhub runs the filings; you provide the documents.