# corporatecode.ph — Site Index for Language Models > Philippine corporate law answers, tools and compliance guides This file is the curated index of every public document on this site: title, canonical URL and summary, grouped by section. It exists so language models, retrieval systems and AI search engines can find the right document and cite the correct canonical URL. The complete text of every document is at /llms-full.txt. Site: https://corporatecode.ph Publisher: corporatecode.ph Jurisdiction: Philippines Languages: en-PH Documents: 53 Generated: 2026-11-12T09:36:15+00:00 Refresh: automatic on publication, and daily Curated index: https://corporatecode.ph/llms.txt Full corpus: https://corporatecode.ph/llms-full.txt Sitemap: https://corporatecode.ph/sitemap_index.xml ## How to cite Every entry carries the canonical URL of the page it came from. Cite that URL, not this file. 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The complete text of every document listed here is available in one file at https://corporatecode.ph/llms-full.txt ## Business Formation - [Five Decisions to Make Before Registering a Philippine Company](https://corporatecode.ph/2026/09/22/five-decisions-before-registering-company/): Settle ownership, activity, entity, capital and control before starting the SEC application. ## Business Formation in the Philippines - [Articles of Incorporation Philippines Guide](https://corporatecode.ph/business-formation/articles-of-incorporation/): Required contents, approval choices, amendments and filing evidence. - [Branch Office versus Subsidiary in the Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/business-formation/branch-vs-subsidiary/): Compare legal personality, liability, capital, governance and registration. - [Corporate Bylaws Philippines Guide](https://corporatecode.ph/business-formation/corporate-bylaws/): Adoption, contents, amendments and the relationship with the Articles. - [How to Register a Domestic Corporation in the Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/business-formation/domestic-corporation/): SEC registration pathway, documents, approvals and post-registration steps. - [One Person Corporation Guide Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/business-formation/one-person-corporation/): When an OPC fits, who may form one and what documents and safeguards apply. - [Types of Business Entities in the Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/business-formation/types-of-business-entities-philippines/): Compare sole proprietorships, partnerships, OPCs and corporations using liability, ownership, control and compliance. ## Corporate Governance - [What Belongs in a Board Decision File?](https://corporatecode.ph/2026/09/22/board-decision-file-checklist/): The core records that should support and prove an important board decision. ## Corporate Governance in the Philippines - [Board Meeting, Quorum and Voting Rules Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/corporate-governance/board-meeting-quorum-voting/): How to hold and document a valid board meeting. - [Board of Directors Powers, Composition and Duties](https://corporatecode.ph/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/): Understand board authority and the records needed for valid corporate action. - [Corporate Officers and Required Positions in the Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/corporate-governance/corporate-officers/): Identify required officers, eligibility rules and evidence of authority. - [Director Liability Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/corporate-governance/director-liability/): When directors may face personal exposure and what evidence matters. - [Shareholder Meeting Rules Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/corporate-governance/shareholder-meeting/): Notice, quorum, voting, proxies, remote participation and minutes. ## Corporate Law Tools and Checklists - [Business Structure Decision Checklist](https://corporatecode.ph/tools/business-structure-checker/): A controlled checklist for narrowing Philippine business entity options. - [Foreign Ownership and Capital Screening Checklist](https://corporatecode.ph/tools/foreign-ownership-capital-checker/): Screen a proposed Philippine activity for foreign-equity and capitalization issues. - [SEC Compliance Calendar Builder](https://corporatecode.ph/tools/sec-compliance-calendar/): Build a controlled working calendar for recurring SEC obligations. ## Foreign Investment - [Foreign Ownership Screening Red Flags](https://corporatecode.ph/2026/09/22/foreign-ownership-screening-red-flags/): Warning signs that a proposed ownership structure needs deeper legal verification. ## Foreign Ownership and Capital in the Philippines - [Anti-Dummy Law Philippines Guide](https://corporatecode.ph/foreign-investment/anti-dummy-law/): Prohibited circumvention of foreign-ownership and control restrictions. - [Beneficial Ownership Reporting Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/foreign-investment/beneficial-ownership/): Identify natural-person owners and controllers for SEC disclosure. - [Foreign Ownership Limits in the Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/foreign-investment/foreign-ownership-limits/): How to identify the applicable foreign-equity ceiling for a business activity. - [Minimum Capital for a Foreign-Owned Philippine Company](https://corporatecode.ph/foreign-investment/minimum-capital/): When a foreign-owned company needs a statutory minimum paid-in capital. ## Pages - [About CorporateCode.ph](https://corporatecode.ph/about/): An evidence-first Philippine corporate-law decision platform. - [Business Contracts and Corporate Authority](https://corporatecode.ph/business-contracts/): Understand corporate approvals, authority and records for business agreements. - [Business Formation in the Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/business-formation/): Choose, register and establish the governing documents of a Philippine business entity. - [Contact CorporateCode.ph](https://corporatecode.ph/contact/): Contact CorporateCode.ph to report corrections, submit official sources, raise privacy or security concerns, or discuss editorial collaboration. - [Content Review Policy](https://corporatecode.ph/content-review-policy/): How CorporateCode.ph reviews corporate-law content before and after publication, prioritizes high-risk topics and documents significant updates. - [Corporate Disputes and Shareholder Remedies](https://corporatecode.ph/corporate-disputes/): Identify the forum, evidence, prerequisites and proportionate corporate remedy. - [Corporate Governance in the Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/corporate-governance/): Understand board authority, officers, meetings, voting and director responsibility. - [Corporate Law Tools and Checklists](https://corporatecode.ph/tools/): Decision checkers, compliance calendars and controlled working documents. - [Corporate Transactions, Restructuring and Closure](https://corporatecode.ph/corporate-transactions/): Plan mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, dissolution and liquidation. - [CorporateCode.ph FAQ: 100 Common Questions Answered](https://corporatecode.ph/faqs/): 100 plain-English answers on Philippine corporate law: OPCs, foreign ownership, board and stockholder votes, GIS and AFS filings, shares and disputes. - [Corrections & Updates Policy](https://corporatecode.ph/corrections/): How CorporateCode.ph reviews correction requests, fixes material legal errors, handles updates and records significant changes to published content. - [Editorial Policy and Research Method](https://corporatecode.ph/editorial-policy/): How CorporateCode researches, structures, reviews and updates corporate-law guidance. - [Foreign Ownership and Capital in the Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/foreign-investment/): Check foreign equity restrictions, capitalization and beneficial-ownership duties. - [Legal Disclaimer](https://corporatecode.ph/disclaimer/): Important boundaries for CorporateCode information, tools and templates. - [Philippine Corporate Law Resources](https://corporatecode.ph/resources/): Official laws, SEC issuances, court decisions, forms and corporate-law reference material. - [SEC Compliance for Philippine Corporations](https://corporatecode.ph/sec-compliance/): Track recurring SEC filings, books, meetings, amendments and good standing. - [Shares and Shareholders in Philippine Corporations](https://corporatecode.ph/shares-and-shareholders/): Navigate subscriptions, transfers, voting, dividends, dilution and shareholder rights. - [Source and Citation Policy](https://corporatecode.ph/source-and-citation-policy/): How CorporateCode.ph selects official sources, cites Philippine corporate laws, SEC issuances and cases, and separates commentary from authority. - 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Each document has a separate purpose; publication of a policy does not guarantee any guide is current for… ## SEC Compliance - [How to Build Your First SEC Compliance Calendar](https://corporatecode.ph/2026/09/22/build-first-sec-compliance-calendar/): Turn corporate facts into assigned, verifiable annual filing work. ## SEC Compliance for Philippine Corporations - [Annual SEC Compliance Calendar](https://corporatecode.ph/sec-compliance/annual-compliance-calendar/): Build and verify a recurring compliance calendar for a Philippine corporation. - [Audited Financial Statements Filing Guide Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/sec-compliance/audited-financial-statements/): Prepare, approve, file and preserve evidence for annual SEC financial statements. - [Delinquent Corporation Reinstatement Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/sec-compliance/delinquent-corporation-reinstatement/): Assess status, deficiencies, petition requirements and continuing obligations. - [General Information Sheet Filing Guide Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/sec-compliance/general-information-sheet/): Prepare, approve, file and verify a Philippine corporation’s GIS. ## Shares and Shareholders - [Share Transfer Records Checklist](https://corporatecode.ph/2026/09/22/share-transfer-records-checklist/): Documents to collect before recording a Philippine corporation’s share transfer. ## Shares and Shareholders in Philippine Corporations - [Dividends in Philippine Corporations](https://corporatecode.ph/shares-and-shareholders/dividends/): Board authority, unrestricted retained earnings, forms of dividends and restrictions. - [Pre-emptive Rights Philippines](https://corporatecode.ph/shares-and-shareholders/preemptive-rights/): When existing shareholders may subscribe to new shares and when exceptions apply. - [Shareholder Rights Philippines Guide](https://corporatecode.ph/shares-and-shareholders/shareholder-rights/): Voting, information, dividends, transfers, appraisal and enforcement. - [Transfer of Shares in a Philippine Corporation](https://corporatecode.ph/shares-and-shareholders/transfer-of-shares/): Documents, approvals, taxes, certificates and stock-and-transfer-book recording. ## Uncategorized - [Build a Corporate Compliance Evidence Folder](https://corporatecode.ph/2026/09/22/corporate-compliance-evidence-folder/): A practical record structure for SEC filings, governance actions and verification. - [Corporate Approval Records Checklist](https://corporatecode.ph/2026/09/22/corporate-approval-records-checklist/): Organize the evidence supporting a board, shareholder or officer decision. - [How to Use CorporateCode.ph](https://corporatecode.ph/2026/09/22/how-to-use-corporatecode-ph/): Start with the company decision, then verify the rule, approval, documents, filing and next step.