Set up a company in the Philippines

We help select a form of presence and partnership structure for your sector and coordinate registration through local specialists.

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Forms of presence

  • Launching a trading or service company.
  • A structure for a franchise or another brand.
  • A joint venture with a local partner.
  • Selecting a suitable form of presence for the market.

Scope of assessment

  • Sector, objectives and an appropriate corporate structure.
  • Participant roles, governance and responsibilities.
  • Registration through local specialists.
  • Accounting, tax and legal support.
  • Premises, staff and administrative tasks.

The local team's role

Partners coordinate local work and may participate in management within agreed authority and responsibilities. Local participation requirements are assessed for the specific sector with specialists.

After registration

Operational support can be arranged under a monthly agreement. Tasks and responsibilities are defined separately.

How we work

  1. 01Enquiry

    Product or project, volume, market and timeline

  2. 02Technical brief

    Requirements, packaging, documents and deliverables

  3. 03Proposal

    Individual terms and cooperation model

  4. 04Due diligence

    Counterparty, quality, logistics and payments

  5. 05Contract

    Responsibilities and legal structure

  6. 06Delivery

    Coordination, oversight and handover

Questions about this service

Does every business need a local partner?

The appropriate structure depends on the sector and Philippine legal requirements. Local partner participation is considered for the specific task.

Is there a fixed registration timeline?

Timelines are confirmed after selecting the structure and reviewing documents and activity-specific requirements.

Can ongoing administration be delegated?

Yes, recurring support is discussed under a separate agreement.

Discuss company formation

We will clarify your objective, requirements and working format.

Company in the Philippines

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Information sources: Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission — company registration

Useful before you enquire

Setting up a company in the Philippines: where to startAll RUPH journal articles