Corporate & Commercial Law Lawyer in Cavite

We register and advise Cavite companies — manufacturers, economic-zone locators, suppliers, and family enterprises in Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas, General Trias, and Rosario — on incorporation, foreign ownership, joint ventures with local partners, supply agreements, and local permits.

Setting up in Cavite involves a step Metro Manila companies rarely think about: locational and zoning clearance from the municipality or city before the mayor's permit is issued, and environmental compliance where the operation is industrial. If the site sits inside a registered economic zone, the zone authority's requirements sit on top of, not instead of, the local ones. We sequence the registrations — SEC, local clearances and permit, BIR, and zone registration where applicable — so the plant is not idle waiting on a document.

Services

• SEC registration of corporations and partnerships
• Foreign investment structuring and compliance with the Foreign Investments Act
• Drafting and review of shareholders', joint venture, and stockholders' agreements
• Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring
• Corporate housekeeping, by-laws, and board governance
• Commercial contracts: supply, distribution, services, licensing
• Due diligence for transactions and financing
• Management of contract negotiation, review, and drafting of specialized contracts on energy, construction, and general corporate contracts

Frequently asked questions

What permits does a Cavite factory need before operating?

Beyond SEC and BIR registration, expect locational and zoning clearance, a building and occupancy permit, fire safety clearance, environmental compliance where applicable, and the local mayor's permit. Zone locators also comply with the zone authority's own requirements.

Can a foreign manufacturer own its Cavite operation outright?

Export-oriented manufacturing is commonly open to full foreign ownership, while domestic-market activity may be restricted. The activity, not the location, decides it.

Should we structure a Cavite venture as a joint venture with a local partner?

Only where the ownership rules or commercial reality require it. If you do, the shareholders' agreement must address deadlock, transfer restrictions, and exit — Philippine joint venture disputes almost always trace back to their absence.

See also: Corporate & Commercial Law · Cavite

Contact Eleazar Bangi & Associates Law Firm

Office: 511 Bell Mansion, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1105, Philippines. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Email: rjbangi@reblegal.com. WhatsApp and Viber available. Contact us.