Corporation defined. - A corporation is an artificial being created by operation of law, having the right of succession and the powers, attributes and properties expressly authorized by law or incident to its existence.
– Unless otherwise prescribed by this Code or by special law, and for legitimate purposes, any provision or matter stated in the articles of incorporation may be amended by a majority vote of the board of directors or trustees and the vote or written assent of the stockholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of ...
He must be a Filipino citizen in the instances required by law. Finally, he must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed in the by-laws of the corporation.
By-laws Adoption. – Every corporation formed under this code, must, within one month after receipt of official notice of the issuance of its certificate of incorporation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, adopt a new code of by-laws for its government not inconsistent with this code.
A corporation is formed upon the issuance of a Certificate of Registration by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) together with the approval of the applicant's Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. A corporation must have not less than five nor more than fifteen directors.
Corporate - Corporate residence A domestic corporation is a corporation that is created or organised under Philippine laws. A foreign corporation that is duly licensed to engage in trade or business within the Philippines is referred to as a 'resident foreign corporation'.
A corporation is a legal entity created under state statutory law that acts as a legal person.
The SEC, BSP and the Insurance Commission (IC) are the principal regulatory agencies that promote corporate governance rules in the Philippines. In the private sector, institutions like the PSE and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) play significant roles.
By-laws Adoption. – Every corporation formed under this code, must, within one month after receipt of official notice of the issuance of its certificate of incorporation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, adopt a new code of by-laws for its government not inconsistent with this code.
Furthermore, the names of the incorporators, the first set of directors and subscribers, the initial treasurer, their original subscription and the place and date of execution of the first Articles of Incorporation cannot be amended.