LegaphilPractical legal roadmaps for foreigners in the Philippines

Ready-to-sign documents

Service agreement (independent contractor)

Describe the services and the fees. The agreement updates as you type. Download the PDF and sign it. Remember that the real working conditions matter more than the title of the contract.

The document is drafted in English, the language commonly used for legal documents in the Philippines. Everyone who signs must understand it: have it explained in his or her language before signing.

Starting a business as a foreigner: ownership, capital, registration and visa

ImportantTemplate provided for information. It does not replace a consultation with a lawyer registered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Check that the rules and amounts cited have not changed before signing.