Revised Corporation Code · Title XV: Foreign Corporations

Section 144

Who May be a Resident Agent

A resident agent may be either an individual residing in the Philippines or a domestic corporation lawfully transacting business in the Philippines: Provided, That an individual resident agent must be of good moral character and of sound financial standing: Provided, further, That in case of a domestic corporation who will act as a resident agent, it must likewise be of sound financial standing and must show proof that it is in good standing as certified by the Commission.

Text of Republic Act No. 11232 (approved February 20, 2019), which repealed Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, the 1980 Corporation Code. Shown as enacted; check SEC issuances for implementing rules. For information and research only, and not legal advice.