Doing Business in the Philippines

Companies starting or doing business in the Philippines must register their company with the SEC and BIR and other government agencies. Foreign companies that are over 60% export can be fully foreign owned in the Philippines through a Branch or Domestic Corporation.

K&C lawyers will advise on the most suitable business enterprise considering the company's business intentions, foreign ownership, tax, and income when doing business in the Philippines.

K&C tax lawyers and CPAs are committed to addressing risks, identifying opportunities, and suggesting tax efficient structures for foreign companies starting and doing business in the Philippines.
K&C will assist with tax incentive registration with PEZA , BOI and other government agencies for a successful start to your business in the Philippines. Our tax lawyers will also suggest and implement tax plans based on tax treaties with the Philippines and other nations.

K&C labor lawyers and Visa Consultants assist foreign companies doing business in the Philippines with all types of local labor and immigration issues taking Philippines labor code into consideration.  K&C's labor lawyers are very experienced in the labor laws of the Philippines and will draft employment manuals and contract for your local and foreign employees.  In addition, K&C will assist with employment permits , working (9G) , investor, retirement and SVEG visas for foreign nationals.

The K&C Recruitment & Executive Search division will handle the staffing needs of your business in the Philippines by assisting you in your search for skilled local and foreign staff in Makati, Manila, Ortigas, Fort Bonifacio, Philippines.  Our  Recruitment & Executive Search Department has experience in finding and placing candidates in various positions for foreign and local owned BPOs, call centers and other companies setting up and doing business in the Philippines.