Blog & resources

Resources

Insights, reflections, and advice for navigating business in the Philippines from the Korp team.

How to Choose a Company Name in the Philippines: SEC Rules, Restrictions, and Tips

Learn how to choose a compliant company name in the Philippines. Covers SEC naming rules, required suffixes (Inc., Corp., OPC), restricted words, distinguishability rules, and how to reserve a name via SEC eSPARC.

How to Set Up Your Board of Directors in the Philippines

Learn how to set up a compliant board in the Philippines: director count, required officers (President, Treasurer, Corporate Secretary), residency and citizenship rules, and SEC governance requirements.

Complete Guide to Corporate Structures in the Philippines: Stock, Non-Stock, Foreign Entities, and Partnerships

Understand stock, non-stock, foreign entities, partnerships, and OPCs in the Philippines — written with clarity for founders navigating fragmented systems.