August 10, 2021 In BIR Updates, Compliance Matters

SEC Registration of a One-Person Corporation

When it comes to setting up a business entity in the Philippines, sole proprietorship, general partnership, and regular corporations are the basic business structures that first come to our recollection. Of course, the three business…

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SEC OPINION on the issuance of Deed of Trust and Assignment to Nominee Stockholders and Directors

In SEC-OGC Opinion No.21-03, the Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed that issuance of Deed of Trust and Assignment to a nominee stockholder is sufficient to enable the said stockholder to be elected as a nominee…

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March 18, 2021 In BIR Updates, Compliance Matters

Frequently Asked Questions Re Sec Memorandum Circular (Mc) No. 1 S. 2021 (Beneficial Ownership Transparency Guidelines)

In connection with the numerous questions regarding the MC No. 1, S. 2021, SEC summarized on its notice dated March 8, 2021 the frequently asked questions (FAQs) received by the Commission, as follows: Who are…

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March 5, 2021 In BIR Updates, Compliance Matters

SEC Tightens its Rules on Transparency and Beneficial Owners

The said circular mandates transparency in the shareholders, officers, or trustees of a corporation. The disclosure of the nominee directors, trustee, or shareholders of the beneficial owner must be made within thirty (30) days from…

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