Our corporate secretarial services ensure that your company’s governance, records, and regulatory filings stay compliant with Philippine corporate and securities laws. We help maintain the integrity of your corporate processes by accurately managing statutory obligations and essential documentation.
Why Outsource Corporate Secretarial Services
Compliance with Philippine corporate law, securities regulations, and governance requirements is essential to avoid statutory liabilities and fiduciary breaches. Foreign entities often lack expertise in local legal formalities and regulatory obligations, thus increasing the risk of noncompliance.
Outsourcing corporate secretarial functions ensures accurate maintenance of statutory registers, board resolutions, minutes, and regulatory filings, safeguarding corporate governance and mitigating legal exposure.
Why Engage Duran & Duran-Schulze Law
Duran & Duran-Schulze Law provides expert corporate secretarial services and support to ensure that companies operate in full compliance with Philippine corporate and securities laws. Our legal team manages statutory obligations, coordinates with regulatory authorities, and oversees corporate governance processes to protect businesses and facilitate smooth operations.
What Corporate Secretarial Services We Offer
Our corporate secretarial services cover a broad range of legal and corporate housekeeping functions that are essential to effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance:
Company Formation and Registration Support
We assist with end-to-end company incorporation, including advisory on corporate structures, regulatory compliance, and documentary requirements. Our team prepares and files all necessary documents with government agencies and secures the required licenses and permits for lawful operation.
Corporate Governance Advisory
We provide guidance to the Board and management on governance frameworks, fiduciary duties, and statutory obligations. We also develop and implement governance policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory standards.
Board and Shareholder Meeting Administration
We organize and administer board and shareholder meetings, including the issuance of notices, agendas, and board materials. We prepare and maintain minutes, document resolutions, and ensure compliance with procedural and quorum requirements.
Document Management and Statutory Compliance
We prepare and file all required reportorial submissions and regulatory filings with the SEC and other government agencies. We maintain statutory registers and ensure ongoing compliance with corporate and securities laws.
Corporate Restructuring and Transaction Support
We support companies in mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and similar corporate restructuring activities. Our services include managing share transfers, updating corporate records, and preparing all related regulatory filings.
Nominee Directors and Officers Services
We advise directors and officers on their legal duties, fiduciary responsibilities, and regulatory exposure. We also provide onboarding, training, and nominee director services where appropriate.
Regulatory Liaison and Coordination
We act as the company’s representative before regulatory authorities for submissions, compliance matters, and clarifications. We also coordinate with external advisors, such as auditors and legal counsel, to ensure regulatory alignment.
Additional Services
Additional services may be customized based on the company’s size, industry, and regulatory environment. We tailor service packages to address specific governance, compliance, and administrative requirements.
How to Get Started
For inquiries on requirements, processes, and fees, contact Duran & Duran-Schulze Law at (+632) 8478 5826, (+63) 917 194 0482, or info@duranschulze.com, or simply complete the form on this page. Our office is located at 1210 High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower 2, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila.
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Marie Christine Duran-Schulze
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Corporate Secretarial Services FAQs
For your reference and guidance, here are the most asked questions about corporate secretarial services in the Philippines:
Under Section 24 of the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines (R.A. 11232), all corporations must appoint a corporate secretary, who must be a citizen and resident of the Philippines, to maintain statutory registers, record board and shareholder proceedings, and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.
Philippine law does not impose strict professional qualifications for a corporate secretary. The person must be a Philippine citizen and resident, and cannot simultaneously hold the position of corporate president.
While a corporate secretary is not legally required to be a lawyer, having legal expertise can be valuable for drafting resolutions, interpreting laws, ensuring compliance, and advising on corporate governance matters. A lawyer-secretary can provide added assurance that statutory and regulatory obligations are properly managed.
Outsourcing ensures strict compliance with statutory obligations under the Revised Corporation Code (RCC) and SEC regulations, reduces the risk of legal penalties, maintains accurate corporate records, and allows management to focus on core business operations.
Yes. We provide guidance and documentation support for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and share transfers, including preparation of board resolutions and regulatory.
Yes. Where legally permissible, we can provide nominee director or officer services to meet statutory requirements, ensuring compliance with the requirements on board composition and officer appointments.
Fees for corporate secretarial services vary depending on the company’s size, complexity, and scope of work. Standard services typically range from PHP3,000 to PHP10,000 per month or an equivalent annual package, with additional fees for extraordinary corporate actions or specialized compliance tasks.
