Legal Consultant

Registering your trademark in the Philippines is essential for protecting your brand name, logo, and intellectual property from unauthorized use. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) governs all trademark registrations, and compliance requires timely filing of Declarations of Actual Use at specific intervals to maintain your registration's validity.

Who needs this: Brand owners, franchisors, and any business protecting a name, logo, or mark in the Philippines.

• Trademark Registration

• Declaration of Actual Use — 3rd Year

• Declaration of Actual Use — 5th Year

• Declaration of Actual Use — 10th Year

• Declaration of Actual Use — Client Initiated

• Assignment of Registered Mark

• Amendment of Trademark Application

• Trademark Revival

• Trademark Appeal

Foreign and domestic entities operating as lending or financing companies in the Philippines must secure a Secondary License from the SEC in addition to their primary corporate registration. The process involves multiple compliance documents covering governance, anti-money laundering programs, business plans, and annual reporting — all governed by SEC Memorandum Circulars.

Who needs this: Lending and financing companies that must secure an SEC secondary license to operate legally.

• Compliance Officer's Certificate

• Credit Information Corporation Registration (CICR) — Stage 1

• Credit Information Corporation Registration (CICR) — Stage 2 & 3

• Complaints Handling Details & Mechanism

• Sworn Statement for OLP (SEC MC 18, Series of 2019)

• Affidavit of Compliance (SEC MC No. 19, 2019)

• Submission of List of Third-Party Service Providers

• SEC Form BP-FCLC — Business Plan

• Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing Prevention Program

• Impact Evaluation Report — Zero Operations

• Impact Evaluation Report — With Operations

• Annual Information Statement (AIS)

• Manual on Corporate Governance

• Narrative Report

• SEC Annual Fee Processing

Covered entities in the Philippines — including banks, money service businesses, lending companies, real estate developers, and other regulated industries — are required to register with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and maintain an active Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MTPP). Non-compliance exposes your business to severe regulatory sanctions.

Who needs this: Covered persons under the AML Act — lending, fintech, real estate, and designated non-financial businesses.

• AMLC Registration

• AMLC-CFT Risk Rating

• AMLC Compliance Officer Designation

• AMLC Change of Compliance Officer

• AMLC Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MTPP)

• AMLC Compliance Form

• AMLC Training Assistance (in lieu of client directors)

Under the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines (R.A. 10173), all businesses that process personal data of Philippine residents — including foreign companies with Philippine operations or customers — are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and register with the National Privacy Commission (NPC). Non-compliance carries significant administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.

Who needs this: Any business that collects or processes the personal data of Philippine residents.

• NPC Data Protection Officer (DPO) Registration

• NPC DPO Registration Renewal

• Data Protection Officer (Outsourced)

• Data Privacy Policy Drafting

The DTI administers several regulatory certifications relevant to businesses trading goods and services in the Philippine market. The Trustmark certification signals verified quality and consumer protection compliance, while the Certificate of Exemption and PCIIMS registration are required for specific product and import/export activities regulated by the DTI.

Who needs this: Sole proprietors and businesses needing DTI trade-name or product certifications.

• DTI Certificate of Exemption

• Trustmark Certification

• PCIIMS Account Registration

Any business importing or exporting goods into or out of the Philippines must be registered with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and hold the appropriate permits. The accreditation process covers your Client Profile Registration System (CPRS) account, facility photography, and ongoing customs clearance — essential for companies in manufacturing, retail, distribution, and e-commerce.

Who needs this: Importers and exporters moving goods through Philippine customs.

• BOC Import Permit Registration

• BOC Export Permit Registration

• BOC Permit Renewal

• BOC Representative

• BOC — Client Profile Registration System Cancellation

• BOC — Warehouse/Office Photography

• BOC — Amendment of Address

• BOC — Customs Clearance New

• BOC — Brokerage Fee New

• BOC — DEA Handling & Examination New

Every business registered in the Philippines must have a declared business address — a prerequisite for SEC registration, BIR enrollment, LGU Mayor's Permit, and all other regulatory filings. For foreign businesses that do not yet have a physical premises, we provide virtual and physical address solutions that satisfy all government registration requirements from day one.

Who needs this: Foreign and local businesses needing a registered office or warehouse address.

• Virtual Office

• Physical / Actual Office Address

• Warehouse Address

Beyond agency-specific registrations, our legal team handles a full range of advisory, documentation, and specialized licensing services — from contract drafting and legal due diligence to NBI clearances for foreign nationals and specialized licenses for telecommunications, energy, and optical media businesses.

Who needs this: Businesses needing ad-hoc legal documentation, contracts, and regulatory support.

• Legal Consultation

• Legal Research & Opinion

• Contract Review

• Contract Drafting

• Legal Due Diligence

• Special Power of Attorney (SPA) Drafting & Notary

• Secretary's Certificate

• Board Resolution

• Minutes of Board Meeting

• Document Drafting & Notary

• Certified True Copy

• Black List Lifting

• NBI Clearance — Foreigners (New)

• NBI Clearance — Foreigners (Renewal)

• NBI Clearance — Local (New & Renewal) /004

• NBI Appointment Setting

• NTC Reseller Permit

• DOE — PELP Registration

• OMB License to Operate

• Legal Retainer

• BIR — Permit to Operate

For businesses facing regulatory complaints, labor disputes, or criminal and administrative cases in the Philippines, our legal team provides experienced case management and court representation. Foreign businesses are particularly vulnerable to legal challenges given the complexity of Philippine law — having an experienced legal team on retainer from the start is the most effective form of risk management.

Who needs this: Businesses facing disputes, regulatory actions, or needing court representation.

• Criminal Case Acceptance & Representation

• Administrative Case Acceptance & Representation

• Court Appearance