Corporate & Business Services
Corporate secretary and resident agent services, business registration, and retainer counsel for companies and individuals.
Who this is for
Business owners, start-ups, foreign companies entering the Philippines, and corporations or individuals who want retainer counsel or a corporate secretary (definition: An officer of a corporation who keeps corporate records and handles certain legal and filing requirements.).
Common situations
- You are setting up or registering a business
- You need a corporate secretary or a resident agent
- You want regular legal advice for your company
- You are entering into a contract or deal and want it reviewed
How we can help
Our lawyers can act as Corporate Secretaries of Philippine companies. In some cases, we accommodate requirements for a Resident Agent (definition: A person or entity in the Philippines designated to receive legal notices on behalf of a foreign corporation.) of foreign corporations.
We are available as retainer (definition: An arrangement in which a client engages a lawyer on an ongoing basis for advice and services.) counsel for both corporations and individuals. We also assist in corporate/business registration.
We also represent clients in the first level courts and even those who do not require litigation assistance. We likewise render legal advice on matters involving business registration, development, and operations.
What we handle
- Corporate Secretarial Services
- Resident Agent for foreign corporations (in some cases)
- Corporate / business registration
- Legal retainer for corporations and individuals
- Legal Advisory and Consulting Services on Business Matters (Business Set-up and Registration, Due Diligence)
- Voluntary Dissolution of Corporations
- Corporate and Commercial Disputes
What happens next
- 1We learn about your business and what you need
- 2We recommend the structure, registrations or arrangements that fit
- 3We prepare and file the documents
- 4We stay available as counsel or corporate secretary
The exact steps and timing depend on your matter. We explain them at your consultation.
What to prepare before your consultation
- Business name ideas and the type of business
- Names and details of the owners, directors and officers
- For existing companies: SEC registration papers, articles and by-laws
- A description of the services you need (secretary, registration, retainer)
- Details of any foreign parent company, if applicable
This is a general starting list. Requirements differ for each case, and we will confirm the exact documents you need during your consultation.
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