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Aug 14, 2026 foreign ownership negative list foreign investments act philippine corporations filipino ownership corporate law

Foreign Ownership Restrictions in the Philippines: A Guide to the Negative List

Learn how the Philippine Constitution and the Foreign Investments Act restrict foreign ownership, and how the Negative List works.

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.