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Feb 18, 2026 foreign investment business registration corporations partnerships foreign ownership

Starting a Business in the Philippines with a Foreign Partner: Legal Structures and Ownership Rules

A practical guide to foreign ownership rules, business structures, and registration steps for Filipino-foreign ventures in the Philippines.

Jul 6, 2022 corporate law customs fraud piercing corporate veil officer liability corporate governance

Corporate Officers Held Liable for Customs Fraud Piercing the Corporate Veil

Learn how Philippine courts pierce the corporate veil to hold officers liable for customs fraud, and what this means for corporate governance.

Apr 24, 2017 corporate law close corporation piercing the corporate veil limited liability corporate rehabilitation corporation code

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Can Stockholders Be Held Liable for Corporate Debts

The Supreme Court clarifies that stockholders of a close corporation are not automatically personally liable for corporate debts, explaining the limits of piercing the corporate veil.

Jul 13, 2011 maritime law charter party limited liability rule civil code code of commerce shipowner liability

Liability in Maritime Charters: Who Pays When the Ship Goes Down

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies who bears liability when a chartered vessel sinks, applying the Civil Code over the Code of Commerce.

Jul 23, 2007 future inheritance civil code article 1347 void contracts property law succession supreme court ruling

Future Inheritance Contracts Are Void: Arrogante v. Deliarte Explained

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on void contracts over future inheritance, and the exceptions that can save family property arrangements.

Jun 11, 1997 maritime law seaworthiness insurance subrogation common carrier philippine law

Seaworthiness and Insurance Subrogation in Philippine Maritime Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on shipowner liability for unseaworthy vessels, insurer subrogation rights, and the limited liability rule.