Cebu lawyers for companies, families and foreign nationals.
SEC and PEZA registration, annulment and custody, criminal cases, work visas and blacklist lifting, land and condominium purchases. One office in Cebu Business Park, clients across the Philippines.
15th Floor, Keppel Center, Ayala – Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Which matter is yours?
and I need help with
Registering a company in the Philippines
Corporation law
The firm prepares the papers and deals in person with the SEC, then the municipality, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, on your behalf. Read the firm’s guide
Works in this areaAtty. Alfred Edison TanSenior associate. Handles SEC incorporation, PEZA and BOI registration, and criminal cases in court.
“We listen when our clients speak.”
Client lounge, 15th floor, Keppel Center
Practice areas
- Corporation lawSEC registration, permits and corporate documents, filed in person with each agency.
- Criminal lawProsecution and defence, from preliminary investigation to appeal.
- Family and civil lawAnnulment, custody, adoption and VAWC cases, handled in strict confidence.
- Immigration lawVisas, extensions, blacklist lifting and deportation defence.
- Intellectual property lawTrademarks, patents and licensing for companies and individuals.
- Labor lawLabor cases and compliance advice, for employers or employees.
- Medical malpracticeMalpractice cases, in prosecution and in defence.
- OutsourcingSetting up in a Cebu IT building, from PEZA or BOI registration to staff visas.
- Property acquisitionTitle verification and a full due diligence check before you buy.
- Tariff and customsImport entries, duties and taxes, and broker coordination.
The lawyers
Two partners and three associates, each leading part of the practice.
- Atty. Donato GonzalezFounder and name partnerEnergy, oil and gas, InfrastructureProfile
- Atty. Barbie E. SamsonManaging partnerFamily law, VAWCProfile
- Atty. Alfred Edison TanSenior associateSEC incorporation, PEZA and BOIProfile
- Atty. Arl P. LimSenior associateIntellectual property, LaborProfile
- Atty. Demi Lynn B. YapAssociateImmigration, TaxationProfile
Not sure who to ask for? Call (63-32) 412-4289 and the office passes your matter to the right lawyer.
Before you call
Six things clients ask first. For anything about your own case, speak to a lawyer.
Does emailing the firm make me a client?
No. Contacting the firm by email or through a website does not create an attorney-client relationship, and messages from non-clients are not privileged. Keep confidential details for your first conversation with a lawyer.
How do I pay the firm?
After the engagement is confirmed and you receive the invoice, you can pay by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.
Can the firm get a work visa for a foreign employee?
Yes. The employee first needs an Alien Employment Permit from the Department of Labor and Employment, then a 9g work visa from the Bureau of Immigration. The firm applies for both, and renews or changes existing visas.
Can a foreigner own property in the Philippines?
By default foreigners cannot own land, but they may own a condominium unit in their own name while foreign ownership in the project stays within 40% of the units, and they can inherit land. Former natural-born Filipinos may own limited areas of land.
Can the firm register a company with PEZA or the BOI?
Yes. It checks whether the business and its activity are eligible, prepares the registration, and identifies the zones, IT parks and buildings where the operation can locate to qualify.
Is the firm tied to a real estate agent or developer?
No. Its property service is fully independent of any estate agency or developer: title verification, due diligence, representation in the purchase, mortgage arrangement and utilities connection.
The office at Keppel Center
15th FloorAyala – Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Philippines
Phone (63-32) 412-4289Fax (63-32) 236-0111info@thefirmcebu.com
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