Corporate Registration Apostille for Philippines

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for the Philippines are required for registering a Philippine subsidiary or branch office with the SEC or PEZA, opening corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial agreements with Philippine counterparties. The Philippines is a Hague Convention member (since July 14, 2019; replaced DFA Red Ribbon). Documents must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified English translation.

How to apostille a Korean corporate registration for Philippines

1Obtain the 법인등기부등본 from the Korean Court Registry
2MOFA apostille
3Certified English translation (English is co-official in the Philippines)
4Submit to the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), DTI, or PEZA for free zone registration

Requirements for Philippines

Korean 법인등기부등본 with current company details
MOFA apostille (DFA Red Ribbon is no longer required as of July 14, 2019)
Certified English translation

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with SEC, DTI, and PEZA registration for Korean companies

Knowledge that apostille replaced DFA Red Ribbon as of July 14, 2019

Access to certified English translators for corporate documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use DFA Red Ribbon legalization for my Korean corporate documents in the Philippines?

No. The DFA Red Ribbon was replaced by apostille on July 14, 2019, when the Philippines joined the Hague Convention. MOFA apostille is now required for SEC, DTI, and PEZA registration.

Does the Philippines SEC require an apostille on Korean corporate documents?

Yes. MOFA apostille is required for Korean corporate registration certificates used in SEC, DTI, and PEZA registration for Philippine business operations.