One of the first legal decisions every entrepreneur in the Philippines must make is this: “SEC ba or DTI ang kailangan ko?” As a lawyer assisting startups and growing businesses, I see this confusion...
One lawsuit. One unpaid obligation. One unhappy client. For many entrepreneurs, that’s all it takes to turn a promising business into a personal financial nightmare—if the business is not properly...
Foreign investors are welcome in the Philippines—but not without rules. As a lawyer handling foreign-owned company registrations, I often remind clients of this key principle: Foreign ownership is...
One of the most underestimated steps in business registration is also the most common cause of delay—SEC name verification. As a lawyer assisting entrepreneurs in the Philippines, I often say this...
Many entrepreneurs start with passion, ideas, and clients—but skip one critical step: SEC registration. As a lawyer handling business compliance cases in the Philippines, I often see this question...
For many startups and SMEs, SEC registration is often seen as just another requirement. From a legal standpoint, however, it is far more than that—it is the foundation of credibility, protection, and...
