We provide expert services for setting up a company. Having registered and dealt with several multinational and domestic businesses in the Philippines, we understand all of the aspects of starting a new business. Our team of consultants and lawyers guide companies through all of the legal and logistical obstacles when entering a new market or establishing a new Philippine business.

By working quickly and systematically in our document evaluation, compilation and filing procedures; We are able to greatly reduce entry time for companies looking to enter the Philippine market.

• Business Registration is only the beginning; We also provide:
• Fit out and setup of a new office
• Drafting of company manual and labor contracts
• Recruitment and executive search services
• Tax Incentives (for companies that qualify)
• BPO or callcenter office setup (a more IT intensive setup)
• Ongoing Company Compliance and Corporate Housekeeping
• Outsourced bookkeeping, financial reports and regular tax filing
• Philippine Payroll
• Ongoing corporate compliance and legal services

Guiding Organizations through Business and Company Registration

Our team has seen many transactions in the Philippines. Deciding on what type of organizational structure will be setup is of key importance. This will determine certain legal, tax, and immigration issues companies will encounter in their entire business in the Philippines. A business consultant first listens to the needs of our clients then advises them on the best corporate entity to accomplish its goals. Explaining what are the pros and cons for each of the different company set-ups:

• Sole Proprietorship
• Partnership
• Domestic Corporation
• Branch Office
• Representative Office
• Regional Headquarters/Regional Operating Headquarters(RHQs/ROHQs)

Our Consulting team guides companies through the following steps:

• Name Reservation;
• Preparation of Documentary Requirements
• Placement of Capitalization with Local Bank
• Registering investment with Central Bank
• Complete Filing with SEC to release of Certificate of Registration
• Register with SSS, Philhealth, HDMF
• Acquire Business Permit
• Register with BIR for Tax Certificate

Tax Incentives For Businesses In The Philippines

The Philippine Government has created an attractive plan to encourage investment into the Philippines in the form of tax and non tax benefits to certain sectors. If a business is either exporting its products and services or performing a domestic industry listed in the 2012 Investment Priorities Plan, they could qualify for tax benefits from the Board of Investment BOI or Philippine Economic Zone Authority PEZA.

Benefits Include:

• Income Tax Holiday
• Duty Free Import of Capital Equipment
• Reduced Wharfage Fees
• VAT Exemption
• Employment of Foreign Nationals
• Special Investors Visa

Additional Regulatory Permits for certain Businesses

Certain businesses will require extra licenses and registration requirements depending on the exact nature of the business. Our business consultants can determine if licensing is mandatory and guide companies through the regulatory process. With our experience in registering businesses in the Philippines, we are able to help companies submit their documents and receive a fast turn around on processing in the following gevernment agencies:

• Food and Drug Authority of the Philippines, FDA
• Bureau of Customs
• Department of Labor and Employment
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources

For further inquiries, you may seek legal assistance by e-mailing us at info@peyralaw.com

You may visit as at Unit 1206 12F The Trade & Financial Tower 7th Avenue corner 32nd St. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. You may also call us at +632 9090900, +632 8186875.